Anthony Avalos sentencing victim impact statements: ‘You both are evil monsters’
Heather Maxine Barron and her boyfriend Kareem Ernesto Leiva, who tortured and murdered the woman's 10-year-old son Anthony Avalos in 2018, were sentenced Tuesday to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Anthony Avalos: Mom, boyfriend sentenced in 10-year-old boy's torture-killing
Heather Maxine Barron, 33, and Kareem Ernesto Leiva, 37, were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for Anthony Avalos' June 21, 2018, death.
'You're just like her': Anthony Avalos aunt compares Heather Barron to mom of Gabriel Fernandez
"Heather, you took his dreams and hopes away. You were supposed to be his protector," Anthony's Aunt Maria said in court.
Kim Kardashian leads young influencers on Los Angeles prison trip to raise criminal justice reform awareness
The group REFORM Alliance teamed up with longtime criminal justice reform advocate Kim Kardashian bringing new generation to their cause.
Aaron Carter's official cause of death revealed: coroner
Carter was found in the bathtub in his Lancaster home in November 2022.
1 killed, 5 injured after semi broadsides SUV in Lancaster
One person was declared dead at the scene, while five others were brought to area hospitals.
4 teens suffer horrific injuries after playing with fireworks in Lancaster
The four teens were taken to an area hospital with injuries that were considered non-life-threatening but were life-changing. One victim reportedly lost a hand while another victim allegedly lost their fingers.
Man who died after jumping out of stolen CHP cruiser last week identified
Officials have released new updates on last week's dramatic car chase through the Antelope Valley that ended with the suspect jumping out of a stolen police cruiser on live TV.
Police chase suspect dies after jumping out of stolen CHP cruiser in LA County
A man suspected of stealing a patrol car and leading California Highway Patrol officers on a high-speed police chase through the Antelope Valley jumped to his death mid-pursuit.
Man shot dead, another wounded in Lancaster house party
A man was shot dead and another man was critically wounded Saturday at a house party in Lancaster.
'He was always loved': Family of Anthony Avalos speaks out
"That was his mother doing that to him, the one that's supposed to protect him. To me, that's no longer human. That's not my sister. That's a monster. Monsters should be killed," Anthony's uncle David Barron said.
50 vases from Lancaster cemetery graveyards: LASD
Around 50 vases were stolen from various gravesites at the Lancaster memorial park and mortuary in January, the LASD said.
Anthony Avalos: Mom, boyfriend found guilty in 'monstrous' killing of 10-year-old boy
A verdict has been reached in the non-jury trial of a Lancaster woman and her boyfriend who are charged with torturing and murdering her 10-year-old son Anthony Avalos.
Anthony Avalos: Verdict reached in murder, torture of 10-year-old Lancaster boy
A verdict has been reached in the trial of Heather Maxine Barron and her boyfriend, Kareem Ernesto Leiva, in the murder and torture of 10-year-old Anthony Avalos.
Anthony Avalos: Judge to hear closing arguments in trial of Lancaster boy's death
A judge is set to hear closing arguments Thursday in the trial of a Lancaster woman and her boyfriend, who are charged with murder and torture in connection with the death of her 10-year-old son Anthony Avalos.
Anthony Avalos death trial: Therapist said she had grave concerns about boy's family
Wendy Wright said she called a child abuse hotline in October 2014 to report her concerns about Heather Maxine Barron because she felt a social worker was not taking her seriously.