Category Archives: Crime/Police

Family Walk Harms Six-Year-Old

(Editor’s note: This letter was printed with permission from the family, who wish to remain anonymous.) Yesterday, my family went on an evening walk. While on Lincoln Boulevard, my 6-year-old son tripped on a ridge in the sidewalk and grabbed … Continue reading

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With “Friends” Like These . . .

Matthew Perry’s addiction was well documented. He wrote about it in his book “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing” published in November 2022. The story takes readers from his childhood to fame to addiction and recovery in the aftermath … Continue reading

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Day 2 of the Trial for Justice for Brianna Kupfer

Unlike the first day of the trial for the murder of Brianna Kupfer, when there was heavy media attention, this day the media was absent. Brianna, 24, had suffered 46-sharp force wounds. There were 26 stab wounds and 11 of … Continue reading

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Trial Underway for the Murderer of BrianNa Kupfer

Before the Brianna Kupfer murder trial testimony started today, Judge Mildred Escobedo, warned those in the courtroom that “there will be graphic material presented that may cause reactions. Make an effort to not make gasps or sounds to whatever maybe … Continue reading

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Trial for Brianna Kupfer’s Murderer Will Start Tomorrow, August 29

The Judge has ordered that the trial for the murder of Brianna Kupfer start tomorrow, Thursday, August 29. The trial was originally scheduled to start August 26. Briana’s mother Lori said the jury selection had been completed the week before. … Continue reading

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The Trial for Brianna Kupfer’s Murderer Delayed

The trial to bring justice to Brianna Kupfer was supposed to start tomorrow August 26. Briana’s mother Lori, said the jury selection was completed last week. Now it is delayed again because the District Attorney had come down with Covid. … Continue reading

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Trial for the Man who Stabbed Briana Kupfer to Start

Jury selection for the trial of Shawn Laval Smith, who is accused of killing Brianna Kupfer, is supposed to start on Thursday, August 22. The court is dark on August 23. If the jury is seated on August 22, opening … Continue reading

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Angelini Waiter Assaulted, Funds Being Raised

A homeless man named Joshua kicked an Angelini waiter in the chest, knocking the waiter to the ground, where the server hit his head. The incident happened in the Ralphs’ parking lot, August 15, shortly after 4 p.m. The waiter … Continue reading

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Waiter Assaulted by Homeless Man

A homeless man named Joshua kicked an Angelini waiter in the chest, knocking the waiter to the ground, where the server hit his head. The incident happened in the Ralphs parking lot, today August 15, shortly after 4 p.m. The … Continue reading

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Break-in on Embury: LAPD Offers Prevention Tips

There were two break-ins in the 1100 block of Embury Street this past weekend. The first occurred at 10:04 p.m. on Saturday, August 3. The criminals used a ladder to enter the house via a second story window after it … Continue reading

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