A suspect is in custody in connection with the crime Brutal murder of a 17 year old High school cheerleader found stabbed to death in California just days before Christmas.
Angelina Camillia Gonzales’ family claims the young woman’s ex-boyfriend is to blame.
Gonzales’ family told Local station KABC that her ex-boyfriend picked her up from a cheerleading banquet on December 20th and took her to his home.
Around 10 p.m., officers with the Azusa Police Department found Gonzales suffering from stab wounds. She was taken to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead, police said.
Investigators are working to determine what led to the murder of 17-year-old Azusa cheerleader Angelina Camillia Gonzales. (GoFundMe)
The family claims one of them was able to track Gonzales’ cell phone to her ex-boyfriend’s house, according to KABC.
“When I got there there were already crime scene cordons, forensics and everything. And I ran up to the officers and said, ‘Hey, my daughter’s in there. You know, my daughter is in there. I am.’ I’m trying to find her.’ And that’s when they told me to stand aside for a moment,” Robert Caraballo, Angelina’s stepfather, told KABC.
17-year-old Angelina Camillia Gonzales’ life was cut short when she was found stabbed to death just days before Christmas and just before her 18th birthday. (GoFundMe)
Caraballo said he told his stepdaughter several times to stay away from her ex-boyfriend, but he also said she had a “really big heart” and always saw the good in him.
According to a GoFundMe page set up by Gonzales’ mother, Letica Carabello, she would be close to her 18th birthday on January 7th.
“She had such a bright future ahead of her. She had a heart of gold. She was my perfect, beautiful angel baby,” wrote Letica Carabello. “I am at a loss for words. I can’t even stand it. I need her. Our family is devastated. We appreciate all the support and love. Thank you everyone.”
A California family is mourning the death of Angelina Camillia Gonzales, a 17-year-old cheerleader who was found stabbed to death just days before Christmas. (Angelina Gonzales Facebook)
Police have not identified the suspect, saying only that he is an 18-year-old acquaintance of the victim a resident of Azusa.
The suspect’s arraignment is scheduled for Tuesday Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office said Fox News Digital.
Officials said the district attorney is also reviewing the case and filing decisions will be made Tuesday morning.
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Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Unit at 323-890-5500.
Fox News Digital reached out to the Azusa Police Department for comment but did not immediately receive a response.
Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. Story tips and ideas can be sent to stepheny.price@fox.com
