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Former Attorney's 21-Year Prison Term Upheld in Hollywood Hills Slaying
David Mahler fatally shoots his girlfriend at his Hollywood Hills home in 2007.

Email: Meredith.Skrzypczak@patch.com
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Hometown: Rochester, MI
Birthday: Oct. 10
Bio: Born and raised in the Mitten State, Meredith moved to California shortly after graduating from Michigan State University in 2010 with bachelor's degrees in journalism and international relations. She worked for her college newspaper, The State News, and interned at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and The Grand Rapids Press.
Meredith joined Patch in November 2010 as the editor of Palos Verdes Patch.
David Mahler fatally shoots his girlfriend at his Hollywood Hills home in 2007.

The 405 Freeway will also be closed overnight at Santa Monica Boulevard on Friday and Saturday nights.
Here's the story of Marlene Konkoly, who found creative ways to spend less and save more so she can retire at 50. This story is the first in our series about Extreme Savers.
Here's the story of Marlene Konkoly, who found creative ways to spend less and save more so she can retire at 50. This story is the first in our series about Extreme Savers.
Nattie Kennebrew Jr. has spent the past four years at Patton State Hospital.
Bicyclists will be able to take advantage of free rides on select Metro bus routes throughout the day Thursday.
Bicyclists will be able to take advantage of free rides on select Metro bus routes throughout the day Thursday.
Patient care technical workers plan to conduct a two-day strike beginning Tuesday.
A judge rules that Nattie Kennebrew Jr. remains a threat to public safety.
A nationwide crackdown leads to charges against 89 people for alleged participation in Medicare fraud schemes.
A section of the road will close for electrical work by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.
Both mayoral candidates have different opinions on what type of transit should go through the corridor in the next 30 or more years.
Westwood-Century City Patch gets a whole new look.
The CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy has devoted more than 28 years to the cause.
Want to make a real difference in the world? Consider one of these seven 'green' careers that help protect—and improve—our planet. Provided by Jobs at AOL.
Want to make a real difference in the world? Consider one of these seven 'green' careers that help protect—and improve—our planet. Provided by Jobs at AOL.
In a busy news week, here's a recap of other Patch stories you may have missed.
In a busy news week, here's a recap of other Patch stories you may have missed.
Fans can make a video at the Korean restaurant demonstrating their mixing abilities.