Woman stabbed to death by boyfriend; son injured [Updated]
A 48-year-old woman was fatally stabbed by her boyfriend late Saturday in Boyle Heights while her 23-year-old son suffered a minor injury trying to protect her, authorities said.
The stabbing occurred about midnight in the 2800 block of Fairmount Street, said Los Angeles Police Sgt. Richard Sanchez. The woman, whose name was not given, was taken to County-USC Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead.
Her son received a superficial wound to the face, Sanchez said. The suspect, who was not identified, was taken into custody.
[Updated, 1:42 p.m.: The victim was identified as Narda Huerta of Los Angeles. LAPD Sgt. Richard Sanchez said the suspect was visiting Huerta at her home when the two became involved in a dispute. Huerta was stabbed in the neck. "The suspect also stabbed the victim's son who intervened and managed to disarm and subdue the suspect until police arrival," Sanchez said. A small knife was recovered from the scene.]
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The righteous perish,
and no one takes it to heart;
the devout are taken away,
and no one understands
that the righteous are taken away
to be spared from evil.
Those who walk uprightly
enter into peace;
they find rest as they lie in death.
Isaiah 57:1-2
We will miss you tia.
Posted by: Ramon E. Vazquez | March 06, 2011 at 06:07 PM
Rest in paradise tia we love you EME
Posted by: Jaqueline | March 06, 2011 at 08:54 PM
Tia Narda, we will miss you so much. Words cannot even describe the pain this has caused everyone. But you can guarantee that he will not get away with what he has done to you. We love you Tia and may you rest in peace.
Gabby
Posted by: Gabriela Vazquez | March 07, 2011 at 04:22 PM
My most heart felt condolences go out to Narda's children and family. I only had the privilege to know her from work but her lively spirit and loving personality will be missed by many. I'm truly sorry.
Posted by: Norma | March 07, 2011 at 06:05 PM
You will always live in my heart mom we will never forget all the love and teachings you gave us. Que el senor jesuscristo la guarde i la reciba en su reino celestial. We love you and miss you. R.I.P. MOM
Posted by: Marvin Herrera Huerta | March 09, 2011 at 10:25 AM
As though i still can't believe ur not here with us, tia i wanna say in the name of all my family that we love you and that you're in way better hands now. Te agradesco por todo lo que hicistes con nosotros. Pero no me despido por que dios lo queria que un dia nos volvamos a ver en el cielo. And just how your son: said you will always live in our hearts. Dios me la bendiga y descanse en el senor. WE LOVE YOU TIA NARDA.
Posted by: MARCELINO | March 12, 2011 at 09:51 PM