Racist Graffiti Targets Family’s Home in View Park
Family’s Home Vandalized with Racist Graffiti
Police in View Park are investigating a potential hate crime after a family was targeted with racist graffiti on their property. The vandalism was discovered on Friday morning, the day after Halloween.
A Scary Discovery
Elizabeth Garbutt, a mother of two, described the scene as "scary" and "unheard of" in their quiet community. "I just… I really didn’t know what to do, I had no words for it," she said. The family was woken up by a neighbor who informed them of the vandalism, which included racist slurs scrawled on their house, cars, sidewalk, and gate.
A Community in Shock
The Garbutt family has lived in the home for 35 years and has never experienced any issues with vandalism or crime. They are surrounded by long-time neighbors and are across the street from Crenshaw High School. The community has a large Black population, but the family is struggling to understand why someone would target their home.
A Family in Distress
Elyse Garbutt, the daughter, is a teacher who works with children. She was devastated by the discovery and had to call her boss to explain the situation, saying she didn’t think it was appropriate for the school pickup line. Her mother, Elizabeth, is still trying to make sense of the event. "I’m tossing and turning and can’t sleep at night, trying to figure out who would do this to us," she said.
Police Investigation
The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the incident and has had multiple conversations with the family. Detectives have arrived on the scene to search for witnesses, potential other vandalism, and more video footage.
FAQs
Q: What happened to the Garbutt family’s home?
A: The family’s home was targeted with racist graffiti, including slurs, on their house, cars, sidewalk, and gate.
Q: How long have the Garbutt family lived in the home?
A: 35 years
Q: Have they ever experienced any issues with vandalism or crime before?
A: No, the family has never had any issues with vandalism or crime.
Q: Are the police investigating the incident?
A: Yes, the Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the incident as a potential hate crime.
