Police say the man on the left may have murdered a bride-to-be and then set her Valley Village home on fire. (Los Angeles Police Department / July 30, 2010) |
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LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles police have announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the case of a woman who was found murdered in her burning Valley Village home. Investigators have also released surveillance video that may show the suspect.
Firefighters found the body of 34-year-old Chere Osmanhodzic inside a home in the 11500 block of Riverside Drive last Saturday evening.
Her fiance, Adam Culvey, told investigators he returned from the store and confronted a man inside the house, which he shared with the victim.
He chased the man several blocks and, when he returned, he says the house was on fire.
Police say they believe Osmanhodzic was physically assaulted and then the house set on fire to cover up the murder.
They've released surveillance video showing a man that matches the suspect's description. The video was taken about a block away from the couple's home around the same time Osmanhodzic was murdered, police said.
The suspect was described as a stocky Latino about 5 feet 8 inches tall, wearing black shorts, blue shirt and black ball cap turned backward.
Dozens gathered outside the home Monday to remember the future bride. Many sobbed as they shared personal stories and expressed their grief.
"Chere was one of the most beautiful girls I have ever met in my entire life," said the victim's aunt, Kim Foscaldo.
"She was always my baby," said Osmanhodzic's father, Mike Cameron.
Her future mother-in-law described her as "amazing, kind, sweet, generous, giving" and "funny."
Culvey also attended the vigil and was seen being embraced by loved ones.
Friends say the two were set to hold a wedding planning dinner on the night Osmanhodzic was killed. The two were planning a September wedding.
There was no immediate word on a motive in the attack.
Police say it's not known if the suspect knew the victim. Culvey said he did not recognize the man, nor did neighbors who also reportedly saw him.
Anyone with more information was asked to call the North Hollywood station at (818) 623-4016, or homicide detectives at (818) 623-4075.
Firefighters found the body of 34-year-old Chere Osmanhodzic inside a home in the 11500 block of Riverside Drive last Saturday evening.
Her fiance, Adam Culvey, told investigators he returned from the store and confronted a man inside the house, which he shared with the victim.
He chased the man several blocks and, when he returned, he says the house was on fire.
Police say they believe Osmanhodzic was physically assaulted and then the house set on fire to cover up the murder.
They've released surveillance video showing a man that matches the suspect's description. The video was taken about a block away from the couple's home around the same time Osmanhodzic was murdered, police said.
The suspect was described as a stocky Latino about 5 feet 8 inches tall, wearing black shorts, blue shirt and black ball cap turned backward.
Dozens gathered outside the home Monday to remember the future bride. Many sobbed as they shared personal stories and expressed their grief.
"Chere was one of the most beautiful girls I have ever met in my entire life," said the victim's aunt, Kim Foscaldo.
"She was always my baby," said Osmanhodzic's father, Mike Cameron.
Her future mother-in-law described her as "amazing, kind, sweet, generous, giving" and "funny."
Culvey also attended the vigil and was seen being embraced by loved ones.
Friends say the two were set to hold a wedding planning dinner on the night Osmanhodzic was killed. The two were planning a September wedding.
There was no immediate word on a motive in the attack.
Police say it's not known if the suspect knew the victim. Culvey said he did not recognize the man, nor did neighbors who also reportedly saw him.
Anyone with more information was asked to call the North Hollywood station at (818) 623-4016, or homicide detectives at (818) 623-4075.
