CA - Blaze Bernstein, 19, Lake Forest, Jan 2018 - Media *NO DISCUSSION*

[ElementalLaura]

New, Disturbing Details Emerge About Man Held in Killing of Friend - CBS-LA (includes video)

Detectives said a conversation on Snapchat led the 19-year-old victim to meet up with 20-year-old Woodward at a Lake Forest park over a week ago.

The two attended the Orange County School of the Arts together.

KCAL9’s Stacey Butler said several things were learned Friday evening from Woodward’s social media footprint.

On one site, he defended the Confederate flag, saying it was a symbol or Southern pride and not hate.

On another site, he was asked what two things he would want if stranded on a deserted island and he said “The Bible and a Colt .45.”If he could learn a new skill, Woodward replied “Waterboarding.”

If he was joking or not is unclear, but when asked about his attitudes toward human cloning, he had a terse reply:“Just one of me in the world is already bad enough,” he wrote.

An anonymous poster wrote, “You are violence. It scares me.”Woodward replied, “I wouldn’t fight anybody unless they attacked me.”

Note: The video report states that Blaze's funeral will be held Monday, January 15.

 

[ElementalLaura]

Orange County Sheriff's Department - booking information

Go to the Orange County Sheriff's Department home page and select "Who's in Jail / Inmate Information" from the menu
OR
Direct link to the OCSD search function is here: http://ws.ocsd.org/Whoisinjail/Search.aspx

Samuel Woodward's booking info and mugshot are attached.

 

[ElementalLaura]

Thanks to Voice4theSilent, a Tribute to Blaze by PennAppétit on Facebook:

We would like to honor our amazingly talented, passionate, intelligent, kind and devoted Whisk copy editor, Blaze N. Bernstein.

Although we are devastated to announce that he passed last week, we would like to take this chance to celebrate him and all the light he brought to Penn Appétit, the Penn community, and all those around him whose lives he touched.


Blaze, 19, was from Foothill Ranch, California. He loved the written word. He was a copy associate for 34th Street, wrote opinion columns for the Daily Pennsylvanian, and the incoming managing editor of Penn Appétit. He had not declared a major, but spent his freshman year in the Vagelos Molecular Sciences Program.


We miss you dearly, Blaze. You will always be a part of our Penn Appétit family. We love you and keep #whiskingit.

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[EuTuCroquet?]

Blaze Bernstein's Snapchat account used to help identify suspect, but no motive in slaying released

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-blaze-bernstein-killing-20180113-story.html

Orange County authorities said they used Blaze Bernstein’s Snapchat account to help identify the suspect arrested in connection with the slaying of the Ivy League college student, but authorities have not revealed details about a possible motive in the case.

Authorities on Friday arrested Bernstein’s former high school classmate Samuel Lincoln Woodward.

 

[EuTuCroquet?]

Blaze Bernstein Tributes Spread As Murdered Student’s Family Asks For ‘Acts Of Kindness’

https://forward.com/fast-forward/39...-as-murdered-students-family-asks-for-acts-o/

A makeshift memorial to Blaze Bernstein created out of rocks and pebbles has continued to grow as the family of the slain college student called on people to make something positive out of his murder.

Collections of small rocks bearing Bernstein’s name and likeness sit alongside candles in Borrega Park near the spot where the University of Pennsylvania sophomore was killed and left in a shallow grave.

(snip)

One member of a Facebook site devoted to Bernstein’s memory explained that Jews often use rocks and pebbles as a form of remembrance.


Blazebernstein.org, a website set up in his memory, went live yesterday with photos and tributes and ways of giving to charity in his honor.

 

[FindHG]

Funeral service honors murdered OC student Blaze Bernstein
http://abc7.com/funeral-service-honors-murdered-oc-student-blaze-bernstein/2949704/

Here is the statement issued by the Bernstein family:
"We are heartbroken.

As we lay Blaze to rest, we ask that communities around the world that were touched by Blaze's life, help us keep his memory and loving spirit alive. Blaze was on a path to repair our World and it is a moral imperative that we all take steps now to make sure that his dream is realized. We won't succumb to hate, bitterness, or disillusionment; we will use wisely the time we have left together.

When we stop crying we will start doing positive things to affect change. We ask that everyone work towards something good. Stop being complacent. Do something now. In the months to come, as part of our healing process, we too will act to heal the world. That is what Blaze would want. We still believe that people are good. We have seen this firsthand in the tremendous amount of support we received from people everywhere. We can do this!

Please join us at blazebernstein.org to find out how each of us can spread light in Blaze's memory through acts of kindness. Our love and blessings to all."

 

[FindHG]

U Penn student reportedly stabbed more than 20 times
By Amy Taxin, AP Santa Ana, Ca., Jan 15 '18, 10:10 pm et
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/authorities-penn-student-stabbed-20-times-52368456

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"had been stabbed more than 20 times. No weapon has been found.

...[according to OCR, LE is ]

investigating whether the killing was an act of rage."


https://www.cbsnews.com/news/blaze-bernstein-stabbed-20-times-university-of-pennsylvania-student/

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https://www.dailybreeze.com/2018/01...ed-at-least-20-times-in-possible-act-of-rage/

"...investigators were led to [SW] by entries in [BB]'s social media accounts. In text conversations made in June, according to the affidavit, [BB] told two female friends about his interaction with [SW].

In one conversation, [BB said about SW] “hit on me” and “he made me promise not to tell anyone … but I have texted every one, uh oh.”

On the night that [BB] went missing, [SW claimed BB] kissed him on the lips, and that he pushed [BB] away.

...
as he recounted that part of his story, [SW] clenched his jaw and his fists, saying “he wanted to tell Blaze to get off of him.”"
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https://forward.com/fast-forward/392167/blaze-bernstein-stabbed-20-times-in-rage-killing-police/

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Slain college student's parents say they 'won't succumb to hate'
By Emily Shapiro, ABCNEWS
Jan 15, 2018, 2:25 PM ET

 

[FindHG]

Hundreds gather at Orange County synagogue to mourn slain college student Blaze Bernstein
by Louis Sahagun, The Los Angeles Times
tonight, at 5:50 pt


...
his namesake was Blaise Pascal, the 17th-century child prodigy who went on to become a mathematician, inventor and master of prose.
... [Rabbi]
Rachlis’ voice quivered with emotion as he launched the 90-minute service with these words: “We are gathered here today because this is a death that we never expected and still find hard to believe.”
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“I can’t help but think how Blaze’s name is a verb — and not just any verb, but one that means to burn fiercely and brightly,” said... creative writing instructors at Penn.
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“What we see here is a tremendous amount of potential that was not allowed to fully materialize, and that has lit a fire in the hearts of thousands.”
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[Blaze's Dad said]
“You were like a young pony just getting into a steady gallop, with your face to the wind and so looking forward to what was coming next.”

“Blaze, I know you didn’t like the spotlight,” he said, gazing out at the crowd, “but you’d be amazed at all the good things being done in your honor here today.”

 

[tarabull]

All I can say is, Baha men HAD BETTER be included in the Spring Fling 2018!!!!!

https://www.change.org/p/bring-the-baha-men-to-spring-fling-2018

:rockon:

https://youtu.be/Qkuu0Lwb5EM

 

[FindHG]

As homicide case unfolds, friends of Blaze Bernstein find ways to remember him on campus
By Sarah Fortinsky, The Daily Pennsylvanian
2 hours ago

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"Bernstein’s mother, Jeanne Pepper, told The Daily Pennsylvanian that for the College sophomore, being a doctor “just clicked.”

“Whatever you do I just want you to be productive, accomplish something, and I want you to do something good, just do good with your life,” Pepper recalled telling her son. “And he took that to heart.”
....

At Penn, faculty and students worked to organize a small candlelight vigil for Bernstein at the Kelly Writers House on Jan. 10 when reports of Bernstein's death emerged. The next day, the University also held a support group for the entire Penn community in Houston Hall.

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In addition, College sophomore and Business Manager for Penn Appetit Kate Kassin said they were considering doing a themed issue "to honor Blaze and his character.”

Prokupek said apart from having a talent for writing, Bernstein had really taken up cooking and developed a real passion for it. While most staff at Penn Appetit are skilled at either writing or cooking, Bernstein was good at both. He was in charge of copy-editing the entire written section of the magazine, but still submitted his own recipes to the cookbook that the magazine put together last semester.
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https://forward.com/fast-forward/39.../?attribution=blog-article-listing-1-headline

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“Blaze was on a path to repair our world and it is a moral imperative that we all take steps now to make sure that his dream is realized,” they continued. “We won’t succumb to hate, bitterness or disillusionment; we will use wisely the time we have left together. When we stop crying we will start doing positive things to affect change. We ask that everyone work towards something good. Stop being complacent. Do something now.”
...

 

[FindHG]

Coverage of Blaze's Funeral Service:

https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/...ollege-Student-Blaze-Bernstein-469407913.html
Vikki Vargas reports from Borrego Park after the funeral (paraphrased)

'Blaze's Dad asked everyone to close their eyes, bow their heads and think of the future...'

'his sister said the kitchen was his happy place'

'Kindness be spread in the name of their murdered son. And that those acts join others in a wave of overwhelming love...'



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"Bernstein's family issued a statement "on this day of true sadness," thanking the public for its support during the search for Bernstein and the discovery of his body.

We are heartbroken," according to the family. "As we lay Blaze to rest, we ask that communities around the world that were touched by Blaze's life, help us keep him memory and loving spirit alive."
...



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http://ktla.com/2018/01/15/hundreds...-student-blaze-bernstein-at-irvine-synagogue/

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https://patch.com/california/lakeforest-ca/slain-ca-teen-blaze-bernstein-remembered-service

 

[FindHG]

[video=youtube;54yceb9xXRk]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54yceb9xXRk[/video]
"Friends, family gather to remember slain college student Blaze Bernstein"
CBS News
Published on Jan 15, 2018

 

[FindHG]

[video=youtube;X497HsV6vi8]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X497HsV6vi8[/video]
CBS Los Angeles
Published on Jan 15, 2018
A memorial was held Monday for slain Orange County teen Blaze Bernstein. Michele Gile reports

 

[FindHG]

AP update tonight
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"Carrie Braun, a public information officer for the Orange County Sheriff's Department, would not confirm to The Associated Press if Bernstein was stabbed but said "the condition of the body at the time it was discovered turned it from a missing person to a homicide immediately."

...
This story has been corrected to show that while The Orange County Register reported Bernstein was stabbed, the manner of death has not been confirmed by officials.



via
http://www.bostonherald.com/news/na...student_reportedly_stabbed_more_than_20_times

 

[FindHG]

...
Carrie Braun, a public information officer for the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, would not confirm to The Associated Press if Bernstein was stabbed but said “the condition of the body at the time it was discovered turned it from a missing person to a homicide immediately.”
...
This story has been corrected to show that while The Orange County Register reported Bernstein was stabbed, the manner of death has not been confirmed by officials.


https://www.apnews.com/2ac957d591fc...student-reportedly-stabbed-more-than-20-times
one hour ago

to confirm source

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https://www.ocregister.com/2018/01/...ed-at-least-20-times-in-possible-act-of-rage/

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was stabbed more than 20 times, and authorities are investigating whether the killing was an act of rage, the Orange County Register has learned.
...

 

[FindHG]

http://www.latimes.com/topic/educat...rsity-of-pennsylvania-OREDU0000181-topic.html
most current

by Richard Winton, Christopher Goffard and Cindy Carcamo
The Los Angeles Times,
from yesterday about Snapchat...

 

[FindHG]

Hundreds Attend Memorial Service Held for Murdered College Student Blaze Bernstein
by Alexia Fernandez, People
Jan 16 '18 1:45 am in the video, the newscaster reports too, (paraphrased)

'that Braun would not confirm to People how Blaze, a pre-med student at U Penn, was killed or any information about the condition of his body... '

'however Braun did reveal to People that
...
"based off what they found at the scene they are considering it a homicide."
...
"It's a very active investigation. And investigators are following up on multiple leads."'


From text:
In a statement obtained by PEOPLE, the Bernstein family addressed the details of their son’s death, saying,

“We are saddened to hear, on the day we laid our son to rest, that gruesome details of the cause of his death were published.”

“Our son was a beautiful gentle soul who we loved more than anything,” the statement continued. “We were proud of everything he did and who he was. He had nothing to hide. We are in solidarity with our son and the LGBTQ community. There is still much discovery to be done and if it is determined that this was a hate crime, we will cry not only for our son, but for LGBTQ people everywhere that live in fear or who have been victims of hate crime.”



RBBM

 

[FindHG]

[video=youtube;IZHtcSDD2Cg]https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=12&v=IZHtcSDD2Cg[/video]
Stacey Butler, KCAL9 reported last night about 10:30 pm about the OCR account and Blaze's parents' statement reacting to it. Family said Blaze had nothing to hide.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaxnUK-uPCA
GMA ABC News from yesterday about perps disturbing posts

 

[FindHG]

Report: Man thought killed Penn student was hitting on him
By Associated Press via Wash. Post
updated Jan 16 @10:04 am

 

[FindHG]

[video=youtube;2lh36IOV6xo]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lh36IOV6xo[/video]
ABC 7 from yesterday at the Funeral