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Mother and Boyfriend Found Guilty of Torture and Murder of 10-Year-Old Boy

Heather Barron, 33, and her 37-year-old former boyfriend, Kareem Leiva, were convicted of one count each of murder and torture. Their charges are a result of their involvement in the death of Heather’s 10-year-old son, Anthony Avalos. The child’s murder took place in Lancaster, California. The verdict was delivered by Superior Court Judge Sam Ohta nearly six weeks after the trial began. On June 20, 2018, Barron reported Anthony had been injured in a fall. …

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Man Sets Himself on Fire in the Middle of University Campus

A man at the University of California at Berkeley set himself on fire on Wednesday after experiencing a severe mental health episode. A video of the incident has since been circulating online, garnering more than 350,000 views. At 4:17 p.m., authorities were notified after the man was seen walking completely engulfed in flames at Sproul Plaza on campus. Bystanders poured water on the man and swatted at the flames with their jackets in an attempt …

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Suspect Arrested in Connection to Murder of California Catholic Bishop

Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell, a Catholic bishop, was shot to death in his home. The shooting took place last Saturday in Hacienda Heights, California. The suspect has since been arrested by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. According to CNN, the sheriff’s department is investigating the bishop’s death as a murder. The bishop was known for his peacemaking. During his life, he was dedicated to building a community that protects and honors human life. O’Connell, …

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California Woman Accidentally Runs Over Man Trying to Steal Her Catalytic Converter

A woman who was sleeping inside of her vehicle in the parking lot of a Palmdale shopping center became the victim of a grand theft attempt on Tuesday. Four suspects parked their vehicle next to hers and attempted to steal her catalytic converter by sawing it off. The woman awoke to the sound of the saw and immediately put the car in reverse, accidentally running over one of the would-be thieves. She called 911, and …

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California mass shooting suspects finally identified after killing 6 victims, including 10-month-old baby

On Friday, two suspected gang members were arrested in connection with the January murders of six people, including a baby, in Goshen, California. Noah David Beard, 25, was taken into custody without incident, while Angel “Nanu” Uriarte, 35, was wounded in a shootout with law enforcement and is in stable condition. The shocking events of the morning of January 16th left the small town of Goshen in disbelief and mourning. Deputies were called to the …

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Second mass shooting hits California, killing seven

California is experiencing shock and distress due to the occurrence of its second mass shooting in a matter of days. This shooting resulted in the death of seven of the shooter’s former employees, which happened in the south of San Francisco. A series of assaults happened in the city located at the seaside, Half Moon Bay. The victims were agricultural laborers who were of Chinese descent. Afterward, shooting suspect 67-year-old Zhao Chunli drove to the …

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California mass shooter finally identified and found dead

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office announced the identify of the suspected shooter responsible for the mass shooting at a dance studio in Monterey Park, California. The massacre resulted in 10 deaths and at least 10 injuries. On Sunday afternoon, the sheriff’s office shared that the shooter has been identified as 72-year-old Huu Can Tran. The police reported that Tran was found dead, having taken his own life with a gunshot wound. Law enforcement personnel …

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Teen mom killed by cartel hitman with her baby boy in her arms

Pictures of a 16-year-old mother tenderly embracing her infant son depict the same position they were killed. They were among the six victims of a suspected cartel hit in California. Alissa Parraz and her 10-month-old son, Nycholas Nolan Parraz, were discovered in a ditch outside of a bullet-ridden residence in Goshen on Monday morning. According to officers and family members, the two were wounded in the head from attempting to escape from a “cartel-style execution” …

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Man nearly killed by boulder that crushed his car during a rockslide

During a near-death experience, a man recounts narrowly avoiding being crushed by a boulder. It was Tuesday afternoon when Mauricio Henao received a phone call from his parked car in Malibu, California. Leaving the car, he heard massive rocks tumbling down the hillside as he took the call. “I just heard loud crashes,” said Henao, according to CNN affiliate KTLA. “And I ran out and saw my car just crushed.” Photos of the incident depict …

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Man Shoots His Ex-Girlfriend’s Sister During Car Ride

A California woman was killed in a murder-suicide, authorities say, by her sister’s ex-boyfriend who had previously been accused of domestic violence. According to the California Highway Patrol and Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, Ta-Sheng Ly, 28, was with her sister in the car when Kou Vue, 30, convinced them to pull over on Highway 41 in Fresno on Dec. 17. During that time, authorities believe Vue pulled out a gun and fired multiple shots, striking …

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