Samuel Woodward, who killed and buried Blaze Bernstein in Lake Forest, gets life without parole
Samuel Woodward has been sentenced to life without parole for the murder of Blaze Bernstein, a case that has drawn significant attention due to its tragic and personal nature. Bernstein, who was Jewish and openly gay, was remembered as witty and intelligent, with a wide circle of friends. The sentencing hearing proceeded without Woodward's presence, marking a pivotal moment in a case that has resonated deeply within the local community.