Arti Varma dies in fatal Burbank, California stabbing
Fatal Burbank, California stabbing death of Arti Varma – Obituary
Authorities in Burbank, California have confirmed the death of 59-year-old Arti Varma following a violent attack at her home early Monday morning. Emergency responders arrived at the residence after reports of a stabbing and found two women suffering from severe injuries.
Officials say Varma was a first-grade teacher at a local elementary school. She was transported to hospital, where she later died from her injuries. Her 25-year-old daughter, Meera, was also injured in the attack and remains hospitalized in critical condition.
Police launched an immediate search for the suspect, leading to the arrest of 30-year-old Sergio Fraire later that evening. He was taken into custody by a SWAT team executing a search warrant, and investigators reported that evidence linked to the incident was recovered at the scene. Fraire has been booked on charges of murder and attempted murder.
Authorities are still working to determine the motive behind the attack and the relationship between the suspect and the victims. The investigation remains ongoing.