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February 21, 2023

Serial LA sex assault suspect with 'distinctive odor' met victims online, tried to hide identity

LAPD has arrested and charged Benjamin Parke Belser on 12 felony counts for allegedly raping at least five women he met online beginning in 2017 while hiding his identity.

February 20, 2023

John Malkovich discusses disappearance of 'close' friend Julian Sands: 'It's a very sad event'

Actors John Malkovich and Julian Sands met on "The Killing Fields" in the '80s and remained very "close" through the years, even living together at one point.

February 20, 2023

Los Angeles sheriff ID’s suspect in murder of Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell

The Los Angeles County Sheriff says the suspect in murder of Auxiliary Bishop David O'Connell as 65-year-old Carlos Medina, the spouse of O'Connell's housekeeper.

February 20, 2023

Los Angeles lawyer sued by firm for blowing $10.2M on gambling, partying in Las Vegas: lawsuit

A Los Angeles attorney stole $10.2 million to fund a party lifestyle in Las Vegas, her law firm claims in a lawsuit.

February 20, 2023

Falling tree kills woman in SUV at California park, police say

An investigation is underway into what caused a park tree in Anaheim, Calif. to topple over an SUV. An unidentified woman inside the vehicle was killed on the scene.

February 19, 2023

Murder investigation opened into LA bishop's death after suicide ruled out

LA County Sheriff's office say fatal shooting of auxiliary Roman Catholic bishop David O'Connell was a "murder" and are "working diligently to seek those responsible."

February 19, 2023

Auxiliary Bishop David O'Connell shot and killed in California

David O'Connell, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, was shot and killed in his home on Saturday. He was found with a gunshot wound to the chest.

February 17, 2023

California suspect accused in shootings outside Los Angeles synagogues charged with federal hate crimes

A suspect accused of shooting two men outside of synagogues in separate attacks in Los Angeles this week has been charged with two hate crimes.

February 16, 2023

Los Angeles police say same suspect may be involved in two shootings in Jewish neighborhood within 24 hours

A second person was shot in Los Angeles, California within a 24-hour period on the west side of the city, in a densely populated orthodox Jewish area.

February 16, 2023

LA DA announces 'restructuring' of special victims unit day after year-old leaked memo asked for more staff

Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon announced plans to change the way his office will handle crimes involving special victims after a memo leaked calling for more staff.