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American Focus > Blog > Crime > UCLA student Brianna Kupfer’s brutal murder was recorded by madman who stabbed her 46 times after ‘hunting for a woman alone’: prosecutors
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UCLA student Brianna Kupfer’s brutal murder was recorded by madman who stabbed her 46 times after ‘hunting for a woman alone’: prosecutors

Last updated: September 11, 2024 5:34 pm
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UCLA student Brianna Kupfer’s brutal murder was recorded by madman who stabbed her 46 times after ‘hunting for a woman alone’: prosecutors
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The brutal murder of UCLA student Brianna Kupfer in 2022 sent shockwaves through Los Angeles. The perpetrator, homeless man Shawn Laval Smith, carried out the horrifying attack by stabbing her 46 times and leaving her to bleed out. Prosecutors revealed that Smith was specifically targeting a woman alone when he ambushed Kupfer at the boutique furniture store where she worked.

Smith’s chilling act was further documented by an audio recorder he left at the scene, along with a filet knife smeared in Kupfer’s blood and containing Smith’s DNA. The jury found Smith guilty of murder, agreeing that he had attacked her with a knife after lying in wait. This verdict came after a trial where evidence was presented showing Smith’s disturbing desire to harm women.

Deputy District Attorney Habib Balian described Smith as a dangerous individual with a deep-seated hatred for women. The recordings taken prior to the attack revealed his sinister intentions, painting a picture of a man driven by a twisted desire to hunt and kill solely because of his victims’ gender.

Despite the overwhelming evidence against him, Smith’s defense attorney argued that the murder was not premeditated. He suggested that Smith’s actions were impulsive and fueled by anger, rather than a calculated plan. However, the prosecution maintained that Smith had manipulated Kupfer’s kindness to carry out his brutal attack.

Brianna Kupfer, a promising graduate student in architecture, tragically fell victim to Smith’s heinous crime. Her life was cut short by a senseless act of violence, leaving her loved ones and the community in mourning. As the case moves forward, Smith faces a potential sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole. The court will first need to determine his mental state at the time of the attack before sentencing is finalized.

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The brutal murder of Brianna Kupfer serves as a reminder of the dangers that lurk in society and the importance of seeking justice for the victims of such heinous crimes. May she rest in peace, and may her family find solace in the pursuit of justice for their beloved daughter and sister.

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