Sean Laval Smithman convicted of stabbing UCLA graduate student Brianna Kupfer Died in 2022, now settled in prison…Los Angeles County District Attorney george gascón It was announced today that Mr. Smith has been sentenced to life in prison.
Mr. Smith was found guilty on September 10 on one count of murder and the special circumstance allegation of falling asleep, and a Superior Court judge rejected his insanity claims before sentencing him to life in prison without parole.
Back in January 2022, 24-year-old Brianna was working alone at a high-end furniture store when Smith entered the building, stabbed Brianna, and fled the scene.
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A police report a few days later identified Smith as the suspect, and officers made a bold arrest After discovering him wandering around the city and convenience stores.
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“Brianna was a bright and talented architectural design student known for her kindness, sense of adventure, love of learning and the joy she brought to all who knew her,” Gascón said. .
“Mr. Smith irreproachably robbed her of her future and dreams. We applaud the court’s decision to hold Mr. Smith accountable for his horrific acts. We thank Assistant District Attorney Varian for her unwavering commitment to justice and her vigorous prosecution of Mr. Smith to the fullest extent of the law. ”
