Samuel Woodward, Accused Blaze Bernstein Murderer, Charged With Hate Crime

Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas announced today that his office is charging Samuel Woodward, 20, with a hate crime in the murder of Blaze Bernstein. Investigators uncovered new evidence revealing the “dark side of Woodward” in leading to the new charge. If convicted, the enhancement brings with it a maximum punishment of life without the possibility of parole for Woodward.

Read more on my latest OC Weekly Navel Gazing Blog post:

https://www.ocweekly.com/samuel-woodward-accused-blaze-bernstein-murderer-charged