NEW details have emerged in the murder of UCLA student Brianna Kupfer after she was hacked to death while working in a high-end furniture store. Kupfer, 24, was working at the luxury Los Angeles outlet in January when she was fatally stabbed more than two dozen times in a horrific knife rampage.
Brianna Kupfer died after being stabbed more than two dozen times in JanuaryFamily Handout
Shawn Laval Smith has been charged in Kupfer's murderCharleston County Sheriff's Office An autopsy revealed that Kupfer suffered from 26 stab wounds, People reports. Eleven of those stab wounds were to the 24-year-old's chest, according to the autopsy report. Kupfer was also stabbed in her abdomen, pelvis, arms, and legs. Shawn Laval Smith has been charged in connection to Kupfer's murder. READ MORE ON BRIANA KUPFER
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CHANCE TO STOP 'KILLER'? Inside 7 failings in Brianna Kupfer's stabbing death He was charged with murder on January 21 following his arrest on January 19. In addition, prosecutors said the 31-year-old alleged killer now faces a special allegation of use of dangerous or deadly use of a weapon. Authorities determined that Smith's attack on Kupfer was random and that he did not previously know the young woman. Smith's motive in the attack remains unclear months later. Most read in The US Sun GROWING UP Khloe Kardashian's ex Tristan Thompson's baby mama shares rare photo of son Theo 'WORST CASE SCENARIO' Pelosi 'may spark potential WW3 if China harms her on Taiwan trip' FOOD FAIL Aldi fans upset after easy dinner favorite more than doubles in price MORE MONEY Millions of Americans to get direct payments up to $1,050 - see the exact dates cash in hand Direct payments up to $300 out next month - find out how much you're due 'READY FOR WAR' China vows to 'fight to death' & masses tanks on beaches for Taiwan strike Kupfer was working alone at the Croft House furniture store just after 1pm when Smith entered. She had apparently felt that something was off with the man who had walked into the store. Lt John Radke said Kupfer texted a friend, saying that Smith was "giving her a bad vibe." ...Regrettably that person did not see the text immediately,... the lieutenant said. Police said Smith was seen walking around the area, entering several stores before walking into Croft House. It's believed he may have attacked Brianna after realizing she was alone. Kupfer was found lying on the floor by a customer who entered the furniture store about 15 minutes after Smith fled. A FAMILY'S GRIEF Just days after Kupfer was murdered, her father, Todd, appeared on FOX News to talk about the broad daylight crime. Todd told the media outlet: ...Crime is truly spiking, and we have a lot of criminals on the streets that shouldn't be out. ...We have a lot of politicians that somehow forgot about people and think the key to getting elected is to support the lowest rung of our society and to give them rights and somehow that's the answer to getting votes.... He went on to call his daughter a ...kind soul,... who was ...trying to make herself better and everything around her better.... Read More on The US Sun
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