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Defendant testifies in San Marcos murder trial

By Laura Place

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VISTA — The 21-yearold suspect charged with stabbing a former classmate to death nearly 18 months ago took the stand in his murder trial this week, claiming he acted in self defense after being targeted on social media by the victim.

Kellon Razdan, who is charged with the first-degree murder of 20-year-old Aris Keshishian, began testifying Tuesday morning after the prosecution rested its case following three days of testimony.

Keshishian was stabbed 44 times in the abdomen, chest and back near his home in the Stone Canyon gated residential community on Via Vera Cruz in San Marcos while taking his dog for an evening walk on Aug. 15, 2021.

The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office alleges Razdan planned the attack and specifically targeted Keshishian, his former elementary school classmate. A neighbor who witnessed the attack in progress said Razdan was on top of Keshishian, who

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Now Open In The Village

Big Valentine Weekend Ahead

Locals and visitors alike have truly fallen in love with Barrio Glassworks, a public glassblowing studio and retail gallery located in the heart of Carlsbad Village. With regular live glassblowing demonstrations, where you can see art come alive right before your eyes, to their breathtaking retail gallery, Barrio Glassworks has become the go-to spot in Downtown Carlsbad.

The studio and gallery provide a unique experience and environment for people of all ages. The studio includes an open viewing section for the public, allowing an up-close look at the mesmerizing art of glassblowing (no reservations required) every day of the week, excluding Monday.

This coming weekend will be a big one for Barrio Glassworks. On Saturday, February 11th they will hosting the Carlsbad Village Association’s 6th Annual Heart of the Village Blood Drive complete with two San Diego Blood Bank mobile buses. Appointments may still be available by visiting www.carlsbad-village.com and walk-ins will be accommodated as available.

Saturday will also be the kick-off to the 3rd Annual “Hearts of Carlsbad Village” Treasure Hunt, a twoday adventure like no other. This event is supported by Visit Carlsbad in collaboration with the Carlsbad Village Association. The artists at Barrio Glassworks have created and numbered 200 unique glass hearts that will be hidden throughout the weekend for you, your family, and friends to find. One hundred hearts will be hidden each day in some of the Village’s most iconic and popular locations. If you find a heart, it is yours to keep. Lucky treasure hunters might even win a private glassblowing experience at Barrio Glassworks, hotel stays, an electric bike rental, and more, by registering their heart online. For details on Hearts of Carlsbad Village, visit www.carlsbad-village.com

Barrio Glassworks is excited to announce an upcoming glass exhibition called “Teardrops” by Barrio Glasswork’s very own Drew Raskin starting February 25th. And on March 13th upcoming artists in residence, Karen Wilenbink and Jasen Johnsen, will be creating live in the studio and will have glass art on display as well.

If you haven’t yet experienced Barrio Glassworks, a visit is definitely in order. And, if you want to try your hand at glassblowing, ask owners Mary and Gary about their MakeYour-Own opportunities and give it a whirl.