Three men, allegedly dumping the bodies of a model and her architect friend outside hospitals, face murder charges in connection with their deaths following a November 2021 warehouse party in Los Angeles. David Pearce, a Hollywood producer, is now on trial, accused of orchestrating the disposal of the bodies of 24-year-old Christy Giles and 26-year-old Hilda Cabrales-Arzola.
Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Cabrales-Arzola were found unresponsive outside separate hospitals following a night out at a warehouse party. Surveillance footage allegedly shows Pearce, along with two other men, Brandt Osborn and Michael Ansbach, transporting the women in a vehicle without license plates. A harrowing account from Giles' mother, Dusty Giles, details the alleged callous handling of her daughter's body, a "throwing her out like trash" incident.
The chilling aspect of the case is further emphasized by Pearce's alleged confession, reportedly stating "dead girls can't talk," indicating premeditation and a desire to cover up their involvement. Legal experts now believe this statement elevates the case from manslaughter to murder.
Pearce, according to court documents, allegedly claimed to be a "good Samaritan" attempting to assist the women. But, a month after the incident, he was arrested and charged with the murders in July 2022. The trial is underway this week.
The night of the women's deaths, Christy texted her husband, indicating she was attending a warehouse rave with her friend. According to an affidavit, Giles and Cabrales-Arzola, were both at an art exhibit beforehand, where they consumed drugs, before proceeding to the warehouse party. Evidence suggests both women wanted to leave the party. Surveillance videos captured the suspects leaving the party with the women.
Both women, tragically, died from multiple drug intoxication after being taken into a car, and their bodies were later dumped at separate hospital locations. The case highlights the grim consequences of substance abuse and the dangers of a potentially organized crime involving potentially drugging victims.
Osborn, facing accessory charges, has been released on bond, while Ansbach was not charged. The investigation remains ongoing, and the trial is expected to delve into the complex interactions and alleged criminal history of the suspects.
