Shawn Laval Smith Sentenced to Life for Murder of UCLA Student Briana Kupfer

Smith, convicted of stabbing Kupfer 46 times in a 2022 attack, will serve life in prison without parole.

Shawn Laval Smith was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder of UCLA student Briana Kupfer.
Smith was found guilty of first-degree murder with special circumstances, including lying in wait and using a deadly weapon.
The attack occurred in January 2022 at a high-end furniture store where Kupfer was working alone.
An audio recording captured Smith's voice during the attack, which was key evidence in his conviction.
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón commended the court's decision, emphasizing the loss of Kupfer's promising future.