Category Archives: Crime/Police

“This was not a movie, not a crime novel, not a fantastical story,” said District attorney Habib Bailian at the downtown courtroom in the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center. “This is real life. This is what happened to Brianna … Continue reading →

In a surprise move, the prosecution and defense rested before noon on September 4, in the murderer of Brianna Kupfer. Kupfer, a 5’3” 123-pound UCLA graduate student was working alone on January 13, 2020, when she was murdered. She was … Continue reading →

Before Medical Examiner Richard Ou took the stand, Defense Attorney Robert Haberer, asked that the number of photos shown of Brianna Kupfer, be limited. He said would be prejudicial to the jury. District Attorney Habib Balian said that more than … Continue reading →

(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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →