PALMDALE – A woman was found stabbed to death in a Palmdale home Saturday afternoon, authorities said.
The incident happened at a residence in the 38000 block of 3rd Street East, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau.
“Detectives have learned that at approximately 1:30 p.m., Palmdale Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to the location regarding a ‘person not breathing’ call. When deputies arrived, they found the victim in her residence with apparent stab wounds to the upper torso,” homicide detectives said in a press release.
According to witness statements, the victim was fighting with her boyfriend earlier in the day. However, when deputies arrived, the boyfriend was no longer at the scene, detectives said.
Homicide detectives have identified the boyfriend, Jose Martinez, as a “person of interest”. He is described as a 36-year-old Hispanic male from the Palmdale area. He is believed to be driving a 2008 4-door Nissan Altima, blue in color, California license plate No. 6FFP144.
“There have been previous disputes at this location,” said Lt. Holly Francisco.
The victim’s name has not yet been released; however, neighbors said she was in her 40s.
“She was really nice, and I’m going to miss her,” said the victim’s neighbor, Manuel. “We used to go to her house all the time to visit her mother. It was just horrible what happened today, and I can’t believe it happened to her.”
The woman’s mother came home, found the body and made the 911 call, detectives said.
Third Street East was blocked off, from Avenue Q to Q-2, all afternoon and into Saturday evening as homicide detectives conducted their investigation.
Anyone with information about this incident or the whereabouts of Jose Martinez is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500.
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UPDATED 9/21/14: Jose Martinez was arrested around 11:10 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 20 on suspicion of murder, according to Sheriff’s officials. He is being held on $1 million bail.
UPDATED 9/22/14: The victim has been identified as 49-year-old Magda Sayon Bermudez of Palmdale, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office.
UPDATED 9/24/14: Jose Martinez on Tuesday (Sept. 23) was charged with one count of murder with an allegation of the use of a knife. Martinez also has prior felony convictions for assault with a deadly weapon, extortion and robbery, according to the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office. He appeared in an Antelope Valley courtroom Tuesday; however, his arraignment was postponed to Monday, Oct. 6.
UPDATED 10/6/14: Jose Martinez appeared in an Antelope Valley courtroom today; however, his arraignment was postponed to October 28.
summerlee bermudez says
robert look him up on facebook under angel bermudez but the house number i can message you on ur email along with his cell ok?
Robert says
If anybody has Angel’s number i’d appreciate it, I know he must be going through alot. just want to make sure he is all right, havent kept in contact as much as i would like. you can send me a emal at frostbite106@hotmail.com
debbie stovall says
I am debbie and Magda and I shared our niece Jessica bermudez ..I’m her mothers sister and if course she was her fathers sister. I’d like to know if there was a memorial service or mass for Magda ? Her niece Jessica lives in Texas and wont be able to get to palmdale right away to see grandmother bermudez but would like to pay her respects. Our whole family is heartbroken over such a senceless act. I grew up with Magda. I called her Marta and every time I saw her no matter what either of us were going through we always took the time to sit and catch up and laugh she always had a smile for me and I will never forget her. Jessica is having a hard time dealing with losing her so if anyone knows where the services took place maybe she can pay her respects when she does get to come to Cali. Has any of the family been in touch with her brother Howard ? I know Jessie would love to reach out to him. God bless Magda son and family and wevarevall praying for strength..
Jacki & Roger says
We love u Auntie Mytha we will miss u more than words can remotely begin to explain.You were always my uncle Rogers one and only true love, one day again we will see you & be reunited. 1000 hugs and kisses would never be enough we love you
Lisa says
Will miss you always and forever! Every time we see a hawk we will know that you are watching in heaven down on us, love you always star and Lisa
NANCY DE LEON says
R.I.P. MAGDA SHE WAS A GOOD FRIEND TO ALL WHO KNEW HER
NNCY DE LEON says
MAGDA WAS A LONG TIME FRIEND THOUGHI HAD’NT SEEN HER IN MANY YEARS SINCE I LEFT PALMDALE IN RECENTLY CAME BACK TO LIVE AND WAS BARELY STARTING TO GET BACK IN TOUCH WITH OLD FRIENDS WHEN I HEAR WE LOST A GREAT FRIEND SO SAD I NEVER GOT TO SEE HER AGAIN MAY YOU REST IN PARADICE AMIGA PUPPET LOL
debbie says
I am so sad..I have known magna (I always called her Marta) for over 35 years..and I wish I would have kept better contact. She is my niece Jessica bermudez aunt and my heart breaks for Jessica and all of the family.my prayers are with them…
R Hernandez says
damn, cant believe this.
I hope angel and everybody stay strong and try to keep there heads up.
I was good friends with her son.
Rest in peace Madgna. you will be missed.
VICKY says
MAGDA REST IN PEACE QUE DIOS TE BENDIGA PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY MY CONDOLENCES TO YOU ALL SHE WAS A FRIEND OF MINE FOR MANY YEARS LOTS GOOD MEMORIES OF HER SAD TO SEE HER GO
priscilla says
May you rest in peace magda you were a good friend to talk to and you will be missed much love
jon says
Pich you dont.even.know.her..
Summerlee bermudez says
Pauline.., honey yes I do know ur mom and ur Nina Carolina were best friends. I know ur sister Arlene. Hope she’s doing OK… Does she know?? Well u know carolinas number is still the same so call her when u can..OK.. Fb me @ summerlee Bermudez if u need her number OK mija
Summerlee bermudez says
My sister in law…. Rip my friend, & my older sister, a person who I’ve had in my life
For twenty years plus. My children’s auntie ( tia) u can say in some way she was also a person who was a big part in my growing up into the person I am today…., I have so many memories…, some of the.
Craziest times, some of the scarriest times, some of the funniest of times… Some
Of the first times for me……,lol.., like when her brother and I had our first born she was right there with the dr. Lol..and the first time I experienced the garment dist.in downtown L.A.
I can’t say that we have not had our differences cause that’d be a big fat lie. I want that stupid ignorant punk ass to pay for all he’s done to our family ..,more then anyone to moms and her son who she left behind , to have been in moms home period he was wrong ..then to do what he did …, why?why?? He needs to pay for what he has done, period.
vicky says
would like to pay my respect if you can let us know about services for her i truly would appericate it thank you vicky
Summerlee bermudez says
As for services for Magda u Vicky Jackie and Lisa star and roger. U all can either stop at moms c angel and moms,or, carolina about information OK..and u know she lived u all very much and as true….as all of u
summerlee bermudez(flaco's lady says
i am not sure vicky where or when or, if there is a set date honey.., the only way to find out is to go bye the house and speak with moms. the house on third street..sorry . but thank u ,
VICKY says
THANK YOU FOR THE INFO I WILL BE BYE THE HOUSE TO PAY MY RESPECTS AND HOPE TO FIND OUT SOMETHING
Pauline says
Do you know Carolina best friend Elise?
Summerlee bermudez says
Pauline.., honey yes I do know ur mom and ur Nina Carolina were best friends. I know ur sister Arlene. Hope she’s doing OK… Does she know?? Well u know carolinas number is still the same so call her when u can..OK.. Fb me @ summerlee Bermudez if u need her number OK mija
Perez says
So, sorry for your loss. One of my moms best friends what a sad senseless act of violence.
Joe says
Quick work Palmdale LASD. Great job!