Stabbing Kills Teacher, Injures Daughter in Burbank

0:00Early Monday around 6 a.m., a brutal stabbing rock to home on the 2800 block of North Brighton Street in Burbank. A mother lost her life, and her daughter remains in critical condition after the attack. Cops rushed both to the hospital, but the mom didn't make it. Now police are on the hunt for the suspect who broke in. The victims were Arty Varma, a first-grade teacher at Bret Hart Elementary and her daughter Mira, a rising mental health activist. Mira's collaborated with heavy hitters like Oprah Winfrey, President Biden, Jill Biden, and Kamala Harris. Arty's the second teacher from that school killed in just two years. Neighbors woke up stunned, calling it a total shock in their quiet spot. Friends paint Arty as a joyful force, always celebrating her culture with the volley decorations and beaming about her students. The community can't wrap their heads around who would target this loving duo. One neighbor handed over surveillance footage showing the suspect bolting from the scene. Arty's husband, Mira's dad, is stuck in India and broke down crying when he heard.

1:03Police have no motive yet, and are digging into any link between the attacker and the family. Burbank PD urges anyone with tips to come forward fast. This tragedy is unfolding, and justice needs every lead it can get. You've been listening to California News Today, AI-powered local news.