A 21-year-old California man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering his own mother after the 55-year-old beauty professional was discovered stabbed to death inside her home.
Yana Landau, a longtime esthetician who operated her own skincare studio in Los Angeles, was found dead Monday evening, November 9, at a residence in Glendale, California.
According to the Glendale Police Department, officers responded to the home in the 500 block of Justin Avenue around 6 p.m. after someone called 911 to report finding blood inside the residence.
When officers entered the property, they discovered Landau suffering from multiple stab wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
But investigators soon made a disturbing discovery just outside the home.
While searching the surrounding neighborhood, officers encountered a young man sitting inside a parked vehicle nearby.
Police identified him as Sebastian Landau, 21, the victim’s son.
After questioning him and examining evidence, detectives identified Sebastian as the sole suspect in his mother’s killing.
He was taken into custody and booked on suspicion of murder at the Glendale Police Jail.
Investigators also recovered a weapon believed to have been used in the fatal attack, although authorities have not disclosed what type of weapon was found or where it was recovered.
As of November 11, Sebastian was being held on $2 million bail, with an initial court appearance reportedly scheduled for November 12.
Police have not revealed a possible motive or explained what may have happened between the mother and son before the killing.
The tragedy has drawn attention to the life and career of Yana Landau, who spent more than 25 years working in the beauty industry.
According to her business website, Landau graduated from the Aveda Institute in New York and developed her skills while working at upscale salons in New York City and Miami.
She eventually established her own beauty studio in the Los Angeles area, offering services including eyelash extensions, permanent makeup, microblading, waxing, and specialized skincare treatments.
Landau was also continuing her education, pursuing additional training in advanced beauty treatments and nursing.
Her social media accounts featured photographs of her work, family gatherings, and moments with loved ones, including pictures of her posing alongside the son now accused of killing her.
The photos offer a heartbreaking glimpse into the family relationship before the tragedy.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner identified the victim as Yanina Landau, who was known professionally as Yana. An autopsy was scheduled to determine the official cause and manner of death.
Police have not disclosed who initially discovered the blood inside the home or whether anyone witnessed the attack.
The investigation remains active, and detectives are asking anyone with information to contact the Glendale Police Department at 818-548-4840.
