Authorities in California have arrested a woman who was first believed to be the victim of a home invasion that resulted in the death of her boyfriend, as she has been charged with his murder.
Pleasanton police said they arrested Kennedy Stith, 27, on Sept. 12 amid an investigation into the death of her boyfriend Edevion White, 32, who was found dead in the 5700 block of Owens Drive on May 1, 2023.
In a statement, authorities said the 27-year-old lied first about her boyfriend’s death, when she said two men in ski masks were responsible. She alleged the couple broke into their apartment and killed him, KTVU reported.
“However, through a year-long investigation, Pleasanton detectives determined this claim to be untrue,” they wrote.
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Pleasanton police arrested Kennedy Stith, left, on Sept. 12 amid an investigation into the death of her boyfriend, Edevion White, right. (KTVU)
On Friday she was next accused of murder by the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office.
Authorities allege Stith fatally stabbed White in the chest at their apartment Owens and Rosewood Drive, according to the report.
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Pleasanton police arrested Kennedy Stith, 27, on September 12 (Pleasanton Police Department)
On Friday, Pleasanton police arrested Stith on suspicion of murder, saying she made up the story about the home invasion.
According to Pleasanton police, Stith was “manipulative, abusive and controlling,” KTVU reported. Stith allegedly forced her boyfriend to sell drugs to pay bills, according to the report.
Authorities said the 27-year-old initially lied about her boyfriend’s death, when she said two men in ski masks were responsible. (Pleasanton Police Department)
“The City of Pleasanton extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of Edevion White, and we are working closely with them during this challenging time,” police said. “We appreciate the community’s patience and cooperation during this investigation, and we remain committed to ensuring the safety of our community.”
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Police said Stith is being held at the Santa Rita Jail without bond.