Category: Murder/Homicide

The website burbankleader.com reported in an account on April 12, 2009 that Bella Stepanyan, 26 was in Pasadena Superior Court where she pled not guilty to the slaying of Jasmine Voskanian, 49. According to authorities, Voskanian was killed with gun shot to the head when she answered the door bell or knock to her front door. Jane Robinson, Los Angeles County district attorney’s office spokeswoman, said that Stepanyan faces one count of murder in Los Angeles with a special allegation of lying in wait.

Authorities claim that Stepanyan plotted the murder and that Armen Mangasaryan, 29 was the actual shooter, and the third suspect apprehended Arrpiar Terrgalstanyan, 20 was present when murder took place. Both men were arrested the same week of the murder and have also pled not guilty. The three suspects are believed to have known Voskanian because of an overdue money debt.

Voskanian’s boyfriend was inside the home when the murder happened and he immediately called paramedics but they were unable to resuscitate her and she was pronounced dead at the house.

All three suspects could face life in prison without the possibility of parole or the death penalty if found guilty.

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The surfsantamonica.com reported in a story on March 9, 2009 that Adel Chapel, 24 is the suspect in the death of Denise Figueroa, 22. Chapel is from Santa Monica and was already in custody for suspicion of carjacking. Police investigators also believe that he is behind several violent crimes in the San Fernando Valley. According to police, Figueroa was in a relationship with Chapel.

KTLA-TV Fox affiliate in Los Angeles received an anonymous fax that led investigators to the woman’s body. It was addressed “To whom it may concern” and signed by “someone trying to help.” Investigators say that the letter said a murder had occurred on February 28 and gave a description of the area where the car could be located. Police found Figueroa’s body in the truck of her vehicle that had been parked in the 11700 block of Hortense Street. Figueroa had been reported missing by her mother on the same day she left her North Hills home and never returned. Investigators said an autopsy was to be performed for this terrible violent crime in Los Angeles.

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The dailytrojan.com reported in a story on March 11, 2009 that Travion Ford, suspect in the September 2008 murder of USC student Bryan Frost, pleaded not guilty to one count ofmurder in Los Angeles. Ford sat in Los Angeles Superior court for his arraignment. Ford’s defense team led by Diane Butko suggested that they will need more time than 60 days to prepare for trial.

Allegations of personal use of a deadly and dangerous weapon charges in Californiaduring his arraignment were denied by Ford.

Kennes Ma, Deputy District Attorney, said, “After the preliminary hearing the case goes to trial court. This court now has jurisdiction. It’s a brand new process.”

Judith Champagne, Judge, set the pretrial hearing date for April 9. During this hearing, the prosecution and defense will swap information and motions. The law mandates that Ford has the right to be tried in court within 60 days. The prosecution and defense will continue to trade information until then.

Ma, said, “During that time we will be exchanging different types of motions and discoveries.”