Sebastian Landau, 21, was arrested Monday evening after his mother was found stabbed to death inside their Glendale home.
Yana Landau, 55, a licensed esthetician who ran her own skincare studio in Los Angeles, was discovered with multiple stab wounds at the residence in the 500 block of Justin Avenue. Officers pronounced her dead at the scene after entering the property around 6 p.m.
Glendale police had been called to the home after someone reported finding blood inside. When investigators searched the surrounding area, they encountered a young man sitting in a parked vehicle nearby. He was identified as Sebastian Landau, Yana’s son, and police determined he was the sole suspect in her killing.
Authorities recovered a weapon believed to have been used in the attack, though they did not specify what kind of weapon was found. Sebastian Landau is now being held on $2 million bail, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
An autopsy of Yana Landau’s body is currently scheduled, according to the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner.
Yana Landau had spent more than 25 years in the beauty industry and operated a business bearing her name. According to her business website, she graduated from the Aveda Institute in New York and worked at upscale salons in New York City and Miami before establishing her practice in Los Angeles.
Her services included eyelash extensions, permanent makeup, microblading, waxing and skincare treatments. She had continued her professional education, receiving advanced training in chemical peels and other beauty treatments, and was pursuing additional studies in nursing.
Her social media accounts featured photos with friends and family, including her son, alongside numerous posts showcasing her beauty services and work with clients. According to her Facebook profile, she was divorced.
Police have not disclosed a possible motive or said what may have preceded the fatal stabbing. The investigation remains ongoing.
Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the Glendale Police Department at 818-548-4840.