Stabbing Murder Suspect Arrested by Glendale Police

GLENDALE, CA - On Monday, November 9, 2026, at approximately 6:00 p.m., Glendale Police officers responded to a residence in the 500 block of Justin Avenue after a caller reported finding blood inside their home.

Officers conducted a check of the residence and located a female in her 50s who was deceased. Through the investigation it was discovered the deceased had suffered multiple stab wounds.

Officers checking the area located a male seated inside a parked vehicle in the immediate area. The male was detained and subsequently identified as the victim's son and the sole suspect in this investigation. Detectives also recovered the weapon believed to have been used in the crime.

The suspect, 21-year-old Sebastian Landau, was arrested and booked for murder at the Glendale Police Jail.

This remains an active and ongoing investigation. No additional information is available at this time. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Glendale Police Department at 818-548-4840.

About the Glendale Police Department

Established in 1906, the Glendale Police Department is a full-service police department with approximately 450 total staff members, including nearly 300 sworn police officers. The Glendale Police Department is committed to providing the highest level of public safety services through proactive policing, professionalism, and community partnerships.

Assignments include Patrol, Traffic, Investigations Bureau, Narcotics, SWAT, Motorcycles, K-9, School Resource Officer, Custody, Dispatch, and Air Support. Police Department responsibilities include 9-1-1 emergency response, proactive law enforcement, traffic enforcement and collision investigation, crime investigation and case preparation, community and school policing, and administration of the city jail facility.

For more information, visit GlendaleCA.gov/Police or follow @GlendalePoliceDept on Instagram and @GlendalePD on Facebook and X.

Media Contact: Sgt. Pobokhian | Office: 818-937-8888 | Email: [email protected]

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About Glendale

Known as the "Jewel City," Glendale is the fourth largest city of Los Angeles County. With a population of almost 200,000, Glendale is a thriving cosmopolitan city that is rich in history, culturally diverse, and offers nearly 50 public parks & facilities, with easy access to a municipal airport. It is the home to a vibrant business community, with major companies in healthcare, entertainment, manufacturing, retail, and banking. Visit GlendaleCA.gov for more information and follow us on social media @MyGlendale.