A suspect is in custody in connection with the brutal murder of a 17-year-old boy high school cheerleader who was found stabbed to death in California days before Christmas.
Angelina Camillia Gonzales’ family claims that the culprit is the young woman’s ex-boyfriend.
Gonzales’ family said local station KABC that her ex-boyfriend picked her up at a cheerleading banquet and brought her back to her house on December 20.
Around 10 p.m., Azusa Police Department officers found Gonzales suffering from stab wounds. Police said she was rushed to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead.
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 was already crime scene tape, forensics and all kinds of stuff. And I ran up to the officers and said, ‘Hey, my daughter is there. You know, my daughter is there. I’m there.’ . trying to find her. She’s not home. And that’s when they told me, sit aside for a minute,” Robert Caraballo, Angelina’s stepfather, told KABC.
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The life of 17-year-old Angelina Camillia Gonzales was cut short when she was found stabbed to death days before Christmas and just before her 18th birthday. (GoFundMe)
Caraballo said she told her stepdaughter to stay away from her ex-boyfriend on numerous occasions, but also said she had “a really big heart and always saw the good in him.”
According to a GoFundMe page created by Gonzales’ mother, Letica Carabello, she was about to turn 18 on January 7.
“He had a great future ahead of him. He had a heart of gold. He was my perfect and beautiful angel baby,” wrote Letica Carabello. “I don’t even have words to say. I can’t even face it. I need her. Our family is devastated. We appreciate all the support and love. Thank you all.”
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A California family is mourning the death of Angelina Camillia Gonzales, a 17-year-old cheerleader, who was found stabbed to death days before Christmas. (Angelina González Facebook)
Police have not identified the suspect, only saying that he is an acquaintance of the 18-year-old victim and an Azusa resident.
The suspect’s arraignment is scheduled for Tuesday, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office he told Fox News Digital.
Officials said the district attorney is also reviewing the case and decisions on filing will be made Tuesday morning.
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Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau 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. Suggestions and story ideas can be sent to stepheny.price@fox.com
