Homicide Report > Vicki Yildirim, 45 [Updated]
Vicki Yildirim, 45 [Updated]
Died Jan. 27, 2011
Vicki Yildirim, a 45-year-old black woman, was stabbed to death Thursday, Jan. 27, in the 500 block of West Century Boulevard in Vermont Vista, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Det. T. Hammond, who is handling the case for LAPD's Criminal Gang & Homicide unit, said authorities were notified of the stabbing about 2:50 a.m.
When police arrived, they found Yildirim with a wound to the upper left chest, he said.
She was taken to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center where she was pronounced dead at 3:30 a.m.
During the investigation, detectives learned Yildirim was having a verbal dispute about money with another person before she was stabbed. The assailant wanted "better respect from the victim," Hammond said.
Police have identified a person of interest, but have yet to charge the person in connection with Yildirim's death.
The investigation is ongoing, Hammond said.
[Update Feb. 22: Two people were arrested and charged with Yildirim's death, said Det. Hammond. According to the felony complaint, Edward Caballero, a 39-year-old Latino, and Gloria Caballero, a 37-year-old Latina, have each has been charged with one count of murder.
Records show that in 1999 Edward Caballero was convicted of assault with a deadly weapon "other than a firearm."]
Anyone with additional details about the death of Vicki Yildirim is asked to contact Det. Hammond or M. Aguilar at (213) 485-4341. Tipsters who'd like to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
— Sarah Ardalani
- Neighborhood: Vermont Vista
- Age: 45
- Gender: Female
- Cause: Stabbing
- Day of the week: Thursday
- Agency: LAPD Criminal Gang Homicide
- Race/Ethnicity: Black
- Circumstance: Fight
Seven reader comments about Vicki Yildirim
To my beloved neice, not a day go by whereas your name or a mention of what a fascinating person you are. You and Debra are truely missed more and more with each passing day. I love you neice, but God loved you most.
Oct. 9, 2011 at 4:04 p.m.
It has been almost a year since you've been gone and you are missed immensley. Your name and good deeds will forever live on. May you and your aunt Debra bond eternally. Love the both of you.
Aunt Neicy
Jan. 5, 2012 at 7:17 p.m.
I can't believe this Woman was Murder because some Punk wanted Respect. Please tell me He is in prison were he'll get lots of Respect by being some Guy's Girlfriend
I'm sorry for you lost
Jan. 19, 2012 at 3:16 p.m.
WOW!!! It has been a year and four days since you've been gone you are truely missed by sooo many. We love and miss you "VICKI" you will forever be in our heart "FRIEND"
Jan. 31, 2012 at 9:36 p.m.
WOW!! it has been 1yr.and five days since you've been gone and not one of those days have i not thought about you and wish that I could see that smile again or just get a late nite call you are truely missed by sooo many.Always in my heart "VICKI" I love you "MY FRIEND
Feb. 1, 2012 at 11:35 a.m.
WOW!! Its been 1yr and 5 days since you've been gone and not one of those days did I not wish I could see that smile or get one of your famous late nite calls You are truely missed by so many. I Love you "VICKI" always in my heart and thoughts. "FRIEND"
Feb. 1, 2012 at 12:40 p.m.
Hey Friend, It has been a year and two weeks since you've been gone. Truely missing that smile, and your famous late nite calls. You are truely missed by so many. I love and miss you "VICKI" always in my heart . My Angel- My Friend love you. Ms.V
Feb. 10, 2012 at 11:34 p.m.
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