Charlie Samuel, the 50-year-old parolee who had been released due to a clerical error pleaded guilty to the 2009 murder of teenager Lily Burk yesterday, and was sentenced to life in prison. more ›

A memorial service for 17-year-old Lily Burk, who was murdered late last month while out running errands for her mother, was held last night in Barnsdall Art Park. About 500 people gathered to remember the short life of the Los Feliz teen, according to the LA Times, who was remembered through "song, poetry and heartbreaking tributes." more ›