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Maria De Jesus Guzman-Neriz, 44

Maria Guzman-Neriz, a 44-year-old Latina, was stabbed to death Saturday, March 12, in the 10700 block of Carmenita Road in South Whittier, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

The stabbing was the result of a domestic dispute between Guzman-Neriz and her husband, according to a Sheriff's  Department news release.

The husband stabbed himself after stabbing the victim, officials said.

When authorities arrived, Guzman-Neriz was pronounced dead at the scene. The husband was taken to a hospital where he was listed in stable condition.

Homicide detectives planned to interview the husband after his condition improved, they said.

Sheriff's officials had no other information about the killing.

-- Los Angeles Times

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