Woman stabs boyfriend in Fountain Valley, says he wanted to die

A woman was arrested in Fountain Valley on suspicion of stabbing her boyfriend multiple times.

According to investigators, Lauren Beatriz Pettit, 45, told police she stabbed her 33-year-old boyfriend on Monday because he wanted to die.

The victim was taken to a hospital and underwent surgery for his injuries. His condition was not immediately known.

Pettit was arrested for attempted murder and booked into the Orange County Jail.