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Newhall Man Charged with Murdering Friend
| Monday, Feb 29, 2016
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A Newhall man was charged Monday with killing a friend he knew since childhood, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced.

David Aldana, 21, of Newhall, faces one count of willful, deliberate and premeditated murder.

The felony complaint includes the allegation that the murder was committed with a handgun.

Arraignment is scheduled today in Department S of the Los Angeles County Superior Court, San Fernando Branch.

According to the criminal complaint, Maximiliano Bernal, 22, was shot to death on or between Feb. 23 and 24. Aldana turned himself in at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection office in San Ysidro on Feb. 24, prosecutors said.

Bail for the defendant is more than $2 million.

If convicted as charged, Aldana faces 50 years to life in state prison.

The case remains under investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Santa Clarita Valley Station.
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27 Comments

  1. Tess Brenneise Sorrentino says:
    Monday, Feb 29, 2016 at

    This is so sad to me and so confusing.

    Reply
  2. Alexandra Garcia says:
    Monday, Feb 29, 2016 at

    Monique Hernandez

    Reply
  3. Kelly Wolfe says:
    Monday, Feb 29, 2016 at

    Very confusing. I’d be interested in hearing updates on this case as it unfolds.

    Reply
  4. Natalie Mendoza says:
    Monday, Feb 29, 2016 at

    Why ? Did he do that ? Rip ❤️

    Reply
  5. Kevin Carrera says:
    Monday, Feb 29, 2016 at

    Jorge Reyes

    Reply
  6. Kari Dauer-Hewitt says:
    Monday, Feb 29, 2016 at

    Just… Why?

    Reply
  7. Brandi Coy says:
    Monday, Feb 29, 2016 at

    this is so sad :(

    Reply
  8. Noelle Neal says:
    Monday, Feb 29, 2016 at

    From what I’ve heard and not sure if its 100% accurate and the person I heard it from who knows them said that he molested a child family member

    Reply
  9. Sra Lopez says:
    Monday, Feb 29, 2016 at

    Nery B. Alpizar

    Reply
  10. David Hauck says:
    Monday, Feb 29, 2016 at

    What’s wrong with him

    Reply
  11. Christopher Burkhead says:
    Monday, Feb 29, 2016 at

    Just goes to show can’t even trust your closest friends wow

    Reply
  12. Christopher Burkhead says:
    Monday, Feb 29, 2016 at

    Friend he killed was probably a very good friend to him that just sucks to hear

    Reply
  13. Martha Hunsaker says:
    Monday, Feb 29, 2016 at

    Omg 50 years

    Reply
  14. Matt Rojas Castillo says:
    Monday, Feb 29, 2016 at

    I still will have my doubts. David couldn’t have. Time will unfold the truth as of now free David and RIP MAX. Missing you everyday.

    Reply
  15. Priscilla Duron says:
    Monday, Feb 29, 2016 at

    The comments on here effect more than just the Individuals but their families and the people close to them both. If you don’t have anything positive to say I respectfully ask for anyone to not saying anything at all. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Catherine says:
      Tuesday, Mar 1, 2016 at

      This thread is for commenting. This is not a memorial page

      Reply
    • Catherine says:
      Tuesday, Mar 1, 2016 at

      This is not a memorial is a thread for people to express what ever they want. The families know what happened. Regatta 5 to the families but inquiring minds want to know.

      Reply
  16. Frank Connie Munoz says:
    Monday, Feb 29, 2016 at

    So sad?

    Reply
  17. Angelica Haily Segundo says:
    Monday, Feb 29, 2016 at

    Both family lost a son… Prayers go out to everyone

    Reply
  18. Princess Doll says:
    Monday, Feb 29, 2016 at

    Itss Leo

    Reply
  19. Clara Fernandez says:
    Tuesday, Mar 1, 2016 at

    So sad :-(

    Reply
  20. alma sanchez says:
    Tuesday, Mar 1, 2016 at

    So sad I happen to know one of the parents. My heart aches for both parents

    Reply

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