Magda Sayon Bermudez, 49

Magda Sayon Bermudez, a 49-year-old Latina, was fatally stabbed Saturday, Sept. 20, in the 38700 block of Third Street East in Palmdale, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.

Bermudez was discovered by her mother in a bedroom; she had stab wounds to the upper torso, according to authorities. Bermudez was pronounced dead at 1:30 p.m. at the scene.

Witnesses told L.A. County sheriff's deputies that Bermudez was fighting with her boyfriend earlier that day. Jose Martinez, a 36-year-old Latino, has been charged with one count of murder with the allegation that he used a knife.

Prosecutors allege that Martinez stabbed Bermudez then left the home with her vehicle.

Deputies arrested Martinez that day as he sat on a bus bench. He is being held on $2-million bail.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

-- Nicole Santa Cruz