Photo of Santana Row stabbing victim’s girlfriend with bloody hands brings her to tears on witness stand
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By Julia Prodis Sulek
Published on March 20, 2026.
The murder trial of the alleged gang member, David Gutierrez, for stabbing to death during a Valentine’s Day date at Santana Row, California, has been held in juvenile court. The victim's girlfriend, now 16, testified that she remembered only a few details about the attack but was moved to the witness stand when a photo showed her with bloody hands covering in her boyfriend's blood caused her to cry. Prosecutors argue that neither David nor his girlfriend did anything to provoke the attack and that both David and his girlfriend are victims. The suspect's defense lawyer suggested a self-defense case against the girlfriend, questioning her statements suggesting he tried to avoid the fatal encounter. The case has raised questions about California's juvenile justice system, which focuses on rehabilitation over punishment for even the most violent young offenders.
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