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California authorities have arrested a woman who was initially thought to be the victim of a burglary in which her boyfriend was killed; she is now accused of murder.

Pleasanton police said they arrested Kennedy Stith, 27, on Sept. 12 as part of the investigation into the death of her boyfriend, Edevion White, 32, who was found dead in the 5700 block of Owens Drive on May 1, 2023.

In a statement, authorities said the 27-year-old initially lied about her boyfriend's death, claiming two men in ski masks were responsible for the death. She claimed the pair broke into her apartment and killed him, KTVU reported.

“However, over the course of a year-long investigation, Pleasanton investigators determined that this claim was untrue,” they wrote.

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Pleasanton police arrested Kennedy Stith (left) on September 12 during the investigation into the death of her boyfriend Edevion White (right). (KTVU)

On Friday, the Alameda County District Attorney's Office charged her with murder.

According to the report, authorities allege Stith fatally stabbed White in the chest in her apartment at the corner of Owens and Rosewood Drive.

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Pleasanton police arrested 27-year-old Kennedy Stith on September 12 (Pleasanton Police Department)

On Friday, Pleasanton police arrested Stith on suspicion of murder and said she made up the story about the break-in.

According to Pleasanton police, Stith was “manipulative, abusive and controlling,” KTVU reported. According to the report, Stith allegedly forced her boyfriend to sell drugs to pay his bills.

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According to authorities, the 27-year-old initially lied about her boyfriend's death, claiming that two men wearing ski masks were responsible. (Pleasanton Police Department)

“The City of Pleasanton extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Edevion White and we are working closely with them during this difficult time,” police said. “We appreciate the community's patience and cooperation during this investigation and remain committed to keeping our community safe.”

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According to police, Stith is being held at the Santa Rita Jail without bail.

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