Los Angeles, CA – A beauty store owner in East LA is currently fighting for her life after a brutal assault during an attempted robbery last week. Marlene, a manager at M Beauty in Commerce, was viciously attacked by a group of robbers while trying to protect her business on March 6. Surveillance footage captured the horrifying moment when she was thrown to the ground in the parking lot.
The victim’s father, Enrique Sandoval, expressed deep distress over the violent attack, highlighting the moment his daughter fell to the ground as particularly heartbreaking. Marlene, a 32-year-old woman, suffered severe head injuries that damaged her heart, leading to two heart attacks following the incident. Sandoval revealed that she is now in critical condition and may require a heart transplant if her current treatment does not yield positive results.
Concerns mount as Marlene remains on life support, with her family by her side, grappling with the emotional turmoil caused by the senseless act of violence. Sandoval described his daughter as the “sunshine” of his life, emphasizing the profound impact the assault has had on their family. He expressed anger towards the perpetrators, underscoring the lack of respect for human life exhibited by those involved in the attack.
Authorities from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are actively investigating the incident and searching for the four women believed to be responsible for the assault. The case is being treated as an attempted murder, with law enforcement agencies working diligently to bring the perpetrators to justice. As the community rallies around Marlene and her family, the quest for justice and accountability continues in the wake of this tragic event.