Crime & Safety

Victim Identified in Fatal Stabbing Case

The victim of a fatal stabbing has been identified as Robin Martin, 47, of Altadena. The case is being described as domestic violence.

The victim of a fatal stabbing that took place Saturday in the 900 block of E. Mariposa has been identified as 47-year-old Robin Steven Martin, of Altadena, according to Capt. Ed Winters of the Los Angeles County Department of Coroner.

The stabbing, which took place Saturday afternoon in front of an apartment building in the 900 block of East Mariposa Street has been described by the Sheriff's Department as being a case of domestic violence.  

Police arrested Breta Durham, 55, of Altadena, on Saturday.  Durham is being held in lieu of $1 million bail and is due in court on Tuesday, according to Sheriff's Department documents.

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