A 21-year-old California man has been arrested on suspicion of killing his mother, a veteran beauty specialist who operated her own skincare business in Los Angeles.
Yana Landau, 55, was found dead inside her Glendale home Monday night after suffering multiple stab wounds, police said.
Authorities identified her son, Sebastian Landau, as the suspect in the fatal stabbing. Her body was discovered at the residence in the 500 block of Justin Avenue.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office has scheduled an autopsy.
Sebastian Landau is being held on $2 million bail, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Glendale police said officers were dispatched to the home shortly after 6 p.m. Monday following a report of blood inside the property, according to a statement issued Tuesday.
When officers arrived, they found Yana with multiple stab wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
While canvassing the area, investigators came across a young man seated inside a parked vehicle nearby.
Police identified him as Sebastian Landau and determined that he was Yana’s son. He was subsequently identified as the sole suspect in the homicide.
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Investigators also found a weapon they believe may have been used in the attack, although officials have not disclosed what type of weapon it was.
Authorities have not released a possible motive or explained what led to the deadly confrontation.
Yana was a licensed esthetician with more than 25 years in the beauty industry. Through her eponymous business, she provided eyelash extensions, permanent makeup, microblading, waxing and a range of skincare treatments.
Her business website said she trained at the Aveda Institute in New York and later worked at high-end salons in New York City and Miami before launching her Los Angeles practice.
She continued expanding her expertise with advanced instruction in chemical peels and other cosmetic procedures while also pursuing further education in nursing.
Her social media pages reflected both her career and family life, including photographs with friends and relatives, as well as images of her son. Many of the posts highlighted her services and work with clients.
Her Facebook profile stated that she was divorced.
The investigation is ongoing. Glendale police are asking anyone with information about the case to call 818-548-4840.
The California Post contacted the Glendale Police Department for additional details but had not received an immediate response.
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