Anthony Bodoh dies in fatal Bakersfield stabbing

Anthony Bodoh dies in fatal Bakersfield stabbing

Fatal Bakersfield stabbing death of Anthony Bodoh – Obituary

Anthony Bodoh, 31, was found unresponsive Sunday afternoon at a home on Thatch Avenue in Bakersfield and later died despite life-saving efforts by officers and EMTs. Authorities arrested 32-year-old Cecilee Diaz in connection with his death, which she claims occurred in self-defense.

According to family accounts, Bodoh had a history of abusive behavior, and Diaz reportedly used a knife to protect herself during an altercation. Emergency responders were called after a family member discovered Bodoh on the floor, and CPR was administered prior to the arrival of law enforcement. The incident is under investigation as authorities review the circumstances surrounding the fatal stabbing.