A Southern California police officer killed by a suspected DUI driver was among the victims who were sexually assaulted by David Pierce, a Hollywood producer who was sentenced to prison for killing two women and drugging and raping seven others.
Among his victims was Lauren Craven, 25, an officer with the La Mesa Police Department. According to the New York Post, Which first reported on Craven’s connection to the case. La Mesa is a city located about 12 miles from downtown San Diego.
Pierce was later convicted of first-degree murder for the overdose deaths of Christy Giles, 24, and Hilda Marcela Cabrales Arzola, 26, and was sentenced to 146 years in prison.
The assaults occurred between 2005 and 2021, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.
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David Pierce, 42, a Los Angeles resident, is shown in this undated Getty photo. -
David Pearce appeared in court on October 29, 2025 where he was sentenced to 146 years in prison for the murder of two women and the sexual assault of seven others. (blocks) -
David Brian Pierce enters Los Angeles Superior Court to appear on murder charges in connection with the deaths of Hilda Marcela Cabrales Arzola and Christy Giles whose bodies were dumped in the street at local hospitals after a drug overdose. Today’s court case continues until July 11, 2022. (Frederick M. Brown/DailyMail.com via AP, Pool) -
From left: David Brian Pierce, who faces murder charges, enters a Los Angeles courtroom on July 11, 2022. (AP) / Hilda Marcela Cabrales-Arzola, 26, is shown in a portrait. / Christy Giles, 24, appears in a selfie. -
Christy Giles is shown in an undated photo provided by her family on November 16, 2021. -
Hilda Marcela Cabrales-Arzola is shown in an undated photo posted on a GoFundMe page. -
David Pearce appeared in court on October 29, 2025 where he was sentenced to 146 years in prison for the murder of two women and the sexual assault of seven others. (blocks) -
David Pearce appeared in court on October 29, 2025 where he was sentenced to 146 years in prison for the murder of two women and the sexual assault of seven others. (blocks) -
Hilda Marcela Cabrales (left) and Christy Giles (right) appear in photos posted on their GoFundMe pages. -
David Brian Pierce enters Los Angeles Superior Court to appear on murder charges in connection with the deaths of Hilda Marcela Cabrales Arzola and Christy Giles whose bodies were dumped in the street at local hospitals after a drug overdose. Today’s court case continues until July 11, 2022. (Frederick M. Brown/DailyMail.com via AP, Pool)
Pierce’s victims said he would lure women to his apartment after a night of partying by pretending to be a well-connected Hollywood insider. Several victims said that after drinking in his apartment, they would stay awake while he assaulted them.
Craven was a student at Loyola Marymount School when she was sexually assaulted by Pierce in 2020. The Los Angeles Times reported.
She later followed her dreams of becoming a police officer and joined the La Mesa Police Department in February 2024.
On October 20, 2025, Craven responded to a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 8 near San Diego.
While she was helping victims in an overturned car, she was struck and killed by a Toyota Camry driven by Antonio Alcantar, 38. Who was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving.
On October 27, Thousands attended the funeral procession To honor Craven, travel from Snapdragon Stadium in Mission Valley to Rancho San Diego. More than 700 law enforcement vehicles and thousands of officers and mourners participated in the procession.
her father told NBC 7 in San Diego That Kraven should live her dream of becoming a police officer. “It was the beginning [her career]He said she had never been happier.
“Officer Craven served her community with pride and dedication.” Governor Gavin Newsom said in a statement On October 21st. “Jennifer and I are deeply saddened by her loss and the significant impact her death has had on the greater San Diego community. We join her family, friends and fellow officers in mourning. I hope her memory will never be forgotten.”
“It is with deep sadness that we share the tragic loss of La Mesa Police Officer Lauren Craven, who was killed in the line of duty late Monday night,” La Mesa Police Department he wrote on a Facebook post. “Officer Craven’s actions in her final moments exemplify her unwavering dedication to the service and safety of others – a reflection of how she lived every day. Officer Craven was known for her perseverance, courage, and compassion – qualities that inspired her peers and strengthened her community. We ask that you keep her family, friends, and members of the La Mesa Police Department in your prayers as they cope with this tremendous loss. Her legacy of service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.”