Tarzana Man Pleads Not Guilty to Murder Charges After Wife’s Remains Found in Encino Trash Bin

LOS ANGELES, CA – A man accused of murdering his wife and in-laws, and dumping the partial remains of his wife in a trash bin in Encino pleaded not guilty Friday. Samuel Bond Haskell, 35, was ordered held with no bail, and he is scheduled to return to court in February when a date will be set for a preliminary hearing. Last month, the LA County Coroner’s office, through DNA comparisons, was able to confirm …

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Metro Robbery Suspect in Custody After Violent Assault Incident in Encino

Encino, Los Angeles – A suspect has been apprehended following a violent robbery that occurred on a Metro bus in Encino, marking the third assault on the transit system within 24 hours. The incident took place at the intersection of Ventura and Balboa boulevards around 2 p.m. on Tuesday. Initially reported as a stabbing, a Metro spokesperson later clarified that the suspect allegedly robbed a man of his cellphone and struck him in the chest. …

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