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San Bernardino Woman Confesses to Murder on Facebook
A manhunt is underway for a San Bernardino woman who allegedly stabbed her boyfriend to death and shortly after, confessed on social media.
The victim, 21-year-old Dorian Powell was found fatally stabbed in the chest early Monday morning in his San Bernardino apartment.
Police are actively searching for the victim’s ex-girlfriend and roommate, 18-year-old Nakasia James who went into hiding after allegedly confessing to the murder on Facebook, according to police.
Investigators monitoring her social media accounts saw several of James’ posts allegedly telling her side of the story.
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“Last night my ex was drunk...was fighting me, hit me in the face...I got the knife and stabbed him,” James allegedly writes in part, seen through police screenshots. “Didn’t think I would hurt him, but I did, he died...Sorry Dorian Powell RIP.”
James’ post, now deleted, shares more details of Powell’s attack and admits she’s running from police.
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The apartment manager Melissa De Los Santos supports James’ abusive allegations towards her ex, pointing to bullet holes found in the couple’s apartment in an interview with ABC7. De Los Santos also claims to have spoke with James’ mother and brother who stopped by the apartment to gather James’ belongings.
James’ mother shared she had pictures of her daughter’s bruised face, while her brother allegedly said he was a witness to the stabbing, according to De Los Santos.
While James’ remains in hiding, Riverside domestic abuse lawyer Graham Donath says if James’ domestic abuse allegations are true, she’s now placed herself in a guilty predicament.
“Fleeing from law enforcement could compound your charges and sentencing,” Mr. Donath writes on his blog. “Whether you run to the next alleyway or try to make it across the border, the prosecution will consider it an act of evasion, which is punishable under law.”
Self-defense is considered a justifiable homicide in California; however, not cooperating with police can severely damage that defense.
James’ Facebook confession is also likely to stick in court, any posts on social media are considered “public information”. If charged, the jury will likely see James’ posts in its entirety- how they perceive her intentions will be left to them.
