Lucie Wardell charged with stabbing- murder of roommate in Chapman Board & Garden Grove

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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA -  Lucie Wardell has been charged with the stabbing-murder of her roommate in a Garden Grove care home.

According to the Orange County District Attorney's (OCDA) office, Lucie Wardell, 49, is charged with one felony count of murder with a sentencing enhancement for the personal use of a knife.

The DA requested Wardell be held on $1 million bail at her arraignment today, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014.


On Feb. 21, 2014, Wardell is accused of living in the same room as victim Hoa H. at Chapman Board & Care in Garden Grove. Wardell  is accused of murdering the victim by stabbing her repeatedly.

The investigation by the Garden Grove Police Department is ongoing.

Senior Deputy District Attorney Cynthia Herrera of the Homicide Unit is prosecuting this case.