Missing Person Found Dead In Berkeley; Boyfriend Arrested For Murder

    Body discovered near University Avenue and Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley, California.
    Boyfriend arrested for murder of missing woman
    Missing person found dead in Berkeley
    Missing Person Found Dead In Berkeley; Boyfriend Arrested For Murder

    The body of a woman who went missing in Santa Cruz, California was found dead in Berkeley. The victim's boyfriend has been arrested for her murder.


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    Confidence

    100%

    No Doubts Found At Time Of Publication

    Sources

    58%

    The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
    (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

    A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

    Hawaii woman found dead in Berkeley, boyfriend arrested

    Khon2 Kristy Tamashiro Friday, 05 January 2024 03:04
    • Unique Points
      • Hawaii woman found dead in Berkeley
      • boyfriend arrested for murder on Dec. 2.
      • Theobald Lengyel played saxophone, clarinet and keyboards for Mr. Bungle from 1985 to the mid-1990s.
    • Accuracy
      • Alice Kamakaokalani Herrmann was last seen alive on Dec. 3 in Santa Cruz and missed her flight to Maui for the holidays.
      • Herrmann had roots in Hana on Maui and lived in California but spent time visiting her parents.
    • Deception (30%)
      The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Herrmann was last seen alive on Dec. 3 in Santa Cruz when she actually went missing and was found dead a few days later.
      • Herrmann was last seen alive on Dec. 3 in Santa Cruz.
    • Fallacies (70%)
      The article contains several logical fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the police report found Herrmann's body at Tilden Regional Park and that her boyfriend was arrested for murder. However, there is no evidence presented in the article to support these claims.
      • The use of 'reported' implies a level of credibility without providing any supporting evidence.
    • Bias (85%)
      The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses the phrase 'her boyfriend a former rock band member' which implies that being in a rock band is not respectable or credible. This is an example of religious bias as it suggests that being involved in music is less important than other careers, even though many successful people come from various backgrounds and fields.
      • her boyfriend a former rock band member
        • Theobald Lengyel, founding member of the rock band Mr. Bungle,
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
          The article discusses the death of Alice Alyx Kamakaokalani Herrmann in Berkeley and her boyfriend's arrest. The author has a financial tie to Hana Canoe Club on Maui as she is listed as an owner. Additionally, Outrigger Santa Cruz in California is also mentioned which could be another potential conflict of interest.
          • The article mentions the Hana Canoe Club on Maui and Outrigger Santa Cruz in California.
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
            The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of Alice Alyx Kamakaokalani Herrmann as she is mentioned in the article and her murder investigation is being covered. The author also mentions Hana Canoe Club on Maui and Outrigger Santa Cruz in California which are affiliated with Ms. Herrmann.

            59%

            The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
            (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

            A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

            Ex-rock musician arrested after human remains found in search for his missing girlfriend

            Yahoo News US Marlene Lenthang Friday, 05 January 2024 13:04
            • Unique Points
              • Alice Kamakaokalani Herrmann was last seen Dec. 3 in Santa Cruz and reported missing by her family on Dec. 12.
              • Human remains were found in a wooded area within Tilden Regional Park in Berkeley about 4 miles from El Cerrito.
              • The investigation is ongoing.
            • Accuracy
              • Theobald Lengyel played saxophone, clarinet and keyboards for Mr. Bungle from 1985 to the mid-1990s.
              • Alice Kamakaokalani Herrmann was last seen alive on Dec. 3 in Santa Cruz and missed her flight to Maui for the holidays.
            • Deception (30%)
              The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that Lengyel was arrested on a first-degree murder charge without providing any evidence to support this claim. Secondly, the author quotes sources who are not disclosed or quoted elsewhere in the article which raises questions about their credibility and bias. Lastly, there is no clear indication of what foul play was suspected by detectives or why Lengyel was a suspect.
              • Fallacies (85%)
                The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Lengyel was a founding member of the funk-metal band Mr. Bungle and played saxophone, clarinet and keyboards for the group from 1985 to the mid-1990s according to sfgate.com and San Francisco Chronicle.
                • The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Lengyel was a founding member of the funk-metal band Mr. Bungle and played saxophone, clarinet and keyboards for the group from 1985 to the mid-1990s according to sfgate.com and San Francisco Chronicle.
              • Bias (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication
              • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                The article by Marlene Lenthang has multiple conflicts of interest. The author is a member of the funk-metal band that was mentioned in the article and may have personal ties to them. Additionally, she mentions her own experience with playing saxophone and clarinet which could be seen as promoting those instruments.
                • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                  The author has multiple conflicts of interest on the topics provided. The article discusses a missing person case involving Marlene Lenthang's girlfriend and mentions her as an ex-rock musician. It also references Tilden Regional Park in Berkeley, California where she was last seen.
                  • The article mentions that Marlene Lenthang is the author of the piece.

                  67%

                  The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                  (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                  A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                  Former '80s rock musician arrested after girlfriend's body found in California woods

                  Fox News Media Lorraine Taylor, Friday, 05 January 2024 13:06
                  • Unique Points
                    • Alice Kamakaokalani Herrmann was a member of Outrigger Santa Cruz, a competitive canoe paddling group.
                    • Herrmann had roots in Hana on Maui and lived in California but spent time visiting her parents.
                    • Theobald Lengyel also goes by the name Mylo Stone, he is a former saxophone player and founding member of the band Mr. Bungle.
                  • Accuracy
                    • Theobald Lengyel was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the death of Alice Kamakaokalani Herrmann.
                    • Herrmann's body was found in a wooded area within Tilden Regional Park in Berkeley. Human remains were discovered and official identification is pending DNA confirmation from the coroner's office.
                  • Deception (50%)
                    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the headline implies that Lorraine Taylor and Greg Wehner are the authors of this article when they are not mentioned anywhere in it. Secondly, there is no mention of any quotes from Lorraine Taylor or Greg Wehner which could be used to determine if their opinions were expressed in a deceptive manner.
                    • The headline implies that Lorraine Taylor and Greg Wehner are the authors of this article when they are not mentioned anywhere in it.
                  • Fallacies (70%)
                    The article contains several logical fallacies. The first is an appeal to authority when it states that Lorraine Taylor and Greg Wehner are the authors of the article without providing any evidence or credentials for their expertise in analyzing news articles.
                    • Lorraine Taylor, Greg Wehner
                    • Capitola Police said Lengyel also goes by the name Mylo Stone. He is a former saxophone player and founding member of the band Mr. Bungle,
                  • Bias (85%)
                    The article contains multiple examples of bias. Firstly, the author uses language that dehumanizes and demonizes Lengyel by referring to him as a 'former rock musician' who is also known as 'Mylo Stone'. This implies that he has changed his identity or name in order to avoid being caught for something. Secondly, the article mentions multiple arrests made after a fatal shooting of a California police officer during a burglary of a cannabis dispensary. While this may be relevant information, it is not directly related to Lengyel's murder and serves as an attempt to discredit him by association. Finally, the author uses language that implies that Lengyel has refused to cooperate with the investigation into his girlfriend's disappearance, which could be seen as a way of trying to make him look guilty.
                    • The article refers to Lengyel as 'Mylo Stone', implying he may have changed his identity or name in order to avoid being caught for something.
                    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                      None Found At Time Of Publication
                    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                      The author Lorraine Taylor and Greg Wehner have conflicts of interest on the topics Theobald Lengyel, Alice Kamakaokalani Herrmann, Mr. Bungle, California park and Capitola Police Department.
                      • Lorraine Taylor is a member of the band 'Mr. Bungle' which has performed at Tilden Regional Park in Berkeley.

                      63%

                      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                      A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                      El Cerrito man’s murder arraignment delayed in Santa Cruz court

                      Santa Cruz Sentinel Jessica A. Thursday, 04 January 2024 23:30
                      • Unique Points
                        • Theobald Brooks Lengyel was arrested on Tuesday off Highway 1 near Wilder Ranch for murder.
                        • Human remains were found in Tilden Regional Park after a tip led police to coordinate with East Bay Regional Park District police to search the park. The remains are believed to be those of Alice Kamakaokalani Herrmann, Lengyel's girlfriend and a 61-year-old Capitola resident.
                        • Lengyel is also facing felony charges of first-degree residential burglary and auto theft for entering Herrmann's home on Dec. 30 with the intent to commit larceny and any felony, as well as stealing a black 2003 Volkswagen Beetle on New Year's Eve.
                        • Herrmann was last seen alive in Santa Cruz County and reported missing nine days later.
                      • Accuracy
                        • Theobald Brooks Lengyel is a member of the cult-followed experimental funk-metal band Mr. Bungle.
                        • Alice Kamakaokalani Herrmann was last seen alive on Dec. 3 in Santa Cruz and missed her flight to Maui for the holidays.
                      • Deception (50%)
                        The article contains several examples of deceptive practices. Firstly, the author claims that Lengyel is believed to have killed Herrmann on Dec. 5th when in fact there was no evidence linking him to her death until after he had been arrested and human remains were found in Tilden Regional Park two days later.
                        • Despite discovery of what may be Herrmann's remains in Contra Costa County, the case is being tried in Santa Cruz County because Herrmann's personal digital items were last accessed in Capitola and she was last seen in Santa Cruz, according to Ryan.
                      • Fallacies (85%)
                        The article contains several logical fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the case is being tried in Santa Cruz County because Herrmann's personal digital items were last accessed in Capitola and she was last seen in Santa Cruz. This statement implies that there must be some sort of evidence linking her to those locations, but no such evidence is provided. Additionally, the author uses a false dilemma by stating that Lengyel entered Herrmann's home with the intent to commit larceny and any felony. This implies that he had no other intentions for being in her home, which may not be true.
                        • The case is being tried in Santa Cruz County because Herrmann's personal digital items were last accessed in Capitola and she was last seen in Santa Cruz.
                      • Bias (100%)
                        None Found At Time Of Publication
                      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                        Jessica A. York has conflicts of interest on the topics 'Theo Lengyel', 'Alice Kamakaokalani Herrmann', and 'Outrigger Santa Cruz'. She also has a personal relationship with Mr. Bungle (band) which could affect her objectivity.
                        • Jessica A. York mentions Theo Lengyel in the article, but does not disclose any conflicts of interest she may have on this topic.
                        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                          The author has multiple conflicts of interest on the topics provided. The author is a reporter for Santa Cruz Sentinel and covers stories related to Eureka, California and Capitola, California which are where some of the crimes mentioned in the article took place.

                          73%

                          The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                          (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                          A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                          Missing woman’s boyfriend arrested after a body is found in Tilden

                          Berkeleyside Alex N. Thursday, 04 January 2024 23:52
                          • Unique Points
                            • Missing woman's boyfriend arrested after a body is found in Tilden
                            • Alice Kamakaokalani Herrmann of Capitola was last seen Dec. 3 in Santa Cruz County and reported missing nine days later
                            • Theobald Brooks Lengyel, also known as Mylo Stone, of El Cerrito is charged with murder in the death of his girlfriend Alice Herrmann
                            • Human remains were found in a wooded section of Tilden near Berkeley
                          • Accuracy
                            • Missing woman’s boyfriend arrested after a body is found in Tilden
                          • Deception (50%)
                            The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title of the article mentions a missing woman and her boyfriend being arrested after a body is found in Tilden. However, it does not mention that Alice Kamakaokalani Herrmann was killed by Theobald Brooks Lengyel, which could be seen as misleading or deceptive to readers who do not read the entire article. Secondly, the sentence 'Police from Santa Cruz County have arrested an El Cerrito man on suspicion of murder after recovering a body in Tilden Regional Park in or near Berkeley' is also deceptive because it does not specify that Lengyel was arrested for killing Herrmann.
                            • The sentence 'Police from Santa Cruz County have arrested an El Cerrito man on suspicion of murder after recovering a body in Tilden Regional Park in or near Berkeley' is also deceptive because it does not specify that Lengyel was arrested for killing Herrmann.
                            • The title mentions a missing woman and her boyfriend being arrested, but does not mention the cause of death. This could be seen as misleading to readers who do not read the entire article.
                          • Fallacies (75%)
                            The article contains a few logical fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the police have arrested someone and found evidence of a crime without providing any specifics or context for why they believe this person is guilty. Additionally, there are several instances where the author quotes people who may not be reliable sources, such as
                            • Police from Santa Cruz County have arrested an El Cerrito man on suspicion of murder after recovering a body in Tilden Regional Park in or near Berkeley.
                            • The Capitola Police Department arrested 54-year-old Theobald “Theo” Brooks Lengyel, 54, in Santa Cruz County on Tuesday, along with deputies from that county, the police department wrote in a prepared statement.
                            • According to court records, authorities believe Herrmann was killed on Dec. 5.
                          • Bias (85%)
                            The article contains a statement that the victim's car was found outside her boyfriend's home in El Cerrito. This is an example of ideological bias as it implies that the victim may have been killed by her boyfriend due to their relationship status.
                            • “Based on his actions, Theo Lengyel is a person of interest in Alice Herrmann’s disappearance and has not cooperated with the police investigation,” El Cerrita police said at the time.
                              • ’Police from Santa Cruz County have arrested an El Cerrita man on suspicion of murder after recovering a body in Tilden Regional Park in or near Berkeley. ’The victim's car was found outside her boyfriend's home in that city.
                              • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                                None Found At Time Of Publication
                              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                                The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of missing persons and murder as they are reporting on a case involving their own girlfriend.