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Mother Killed, Daughter Injured in Burbank Stabbing Attack

4/21/2026

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A mother was killed and her daughter critically injured in a stabbing at a Burbank home on North Brighton Street on April 20, 2026.
The mother and daughter have been identified as Arti Varma and Meera Varma.
Arti Varma was a first-grade teacher, and Meera Varma is a mental health activist.
Police are investigating the relationship between the victims and the suspect, who remains at large, and neighbors expressed shock.

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Story summary

A mother was killed and her daughter critically injured in a stabbing at a Burbank home on North Brighton Street on April 20, 2026.
The mother and daughter have been identified as Arti Varma and Meera Varma.
Arti Varma was a first-grade teacher, and Meera Varma is a mental health activist.
Police are investigating the relationship between the victims and the suspect, who remains at large, and neighbors expressed shock.