More than a dozen people at a sober living and recovery center in Tarzana became sick after exposure to an unknown substance, with six hospitalized and others treated on scene.
Samuel Bond Haskell pleaded not guilty to the murder of his wife and her parents in Tarzana. The dismembered body parts of his wife were found in a trash bin, and he is facing multiple murder charges with a special circumstance allegation. The victims were last seen in November, and Haskell remains jailed without bail. The case is set for a hearing to determine if there is enough evidence for trial.
Samuel Bond Haskell, a man from Tarzana, appeared in court without a shirt on to face three counts of murder for allegedly killing his wife and in-laws. His arraignment was postponed, and he was ordered to remain jailed without bail. The victims were last seen in November, and human remains believed to be those of Haskell's wife were found in a trash bin. Haskell allegedly tried to pay day laborers to remove bags containing body parts from his home and was caught on video dumping the bags into the trash bin. If convicted, Haskell could face life in prison without parole.
Day laborers hired by Samuel Haskell, the suspect in a Tarzana murder investigation, claim they were paid $500 to move trash bags from Haskell's home, only to discover that the bags contained body parts. The workers returned the bags and money to Haskell, who allegedly tried to pass off the body parts as Halloween props. The men attempted to report the incident to the police but were turned away from two law enforcement stations. Haskell's wife and her parents are missing, and evidence found in the home suggests a murder scene. Haskell has not yet been charged.
The search continues for a missing Tarzana woman and her parents after an unidentified woman's torso was found in a dumpster. The husband of the missing woman has been arrested and is being held on $2 million bail. Police have searched the family's home and a neighbor claims they were told that body parts were found inside. The couple's three children have been placed in the care of the county Department of Children and Family Services. The investigation is ongoing.
A man from Tarzana, Los Angeles, named Samuel Haskell, has been arrested in connection with a dismembered woman's torso found near a dumpster in Encino. Haskell's wife, Mei Haskell, and her parents are missing, and their three children have been taken into custody by the county Department of Children and Family Services. Investigators discovered evidence of a crime, including blood, at the Haskell's Tarzana home. The victim's identity and age have not been determined, and authorities believe the body part had been there for only a couple of days.
A Los Angeles police officer shot and killed a woman in Tarzana who was allegedly assaulting people with a metal pipe. The incident occurred in a gas station parking lot, and at least four victims suffered serious injuries. The woman, believed to be in her 30s, was described as having a mental health crisis. Witnesses reported previous troubling encounters with her, suggesting underlying mental health issues. The LAPD used a taser and a 40 millimeter phomatond round before resorting to the officer-involved shooting. No officers were injured, and the investigation is ongoing.
A woman who allegedly assaulted four people in Tarzana, Los Angeles, was shot and killed by police after being found armed with a metal pipe. Two victims were transported to hospitals in stable condition, one refused treatment, and the condition of the fourth victim is unknown. The suspect, initially listed in stable condition, later died. The investigation is ongoing, and traffic in the area will be impacted for several hours.