Former classmate charged with murder in death of Blaze Bernstein

Samuel Woodward during his arraignment on murder charges in the death of Blaze Bernstein in Santa Ana.

Samuel Woodward speaks with his attorney during his arraignment on murder charges in the death of Blaze Bernstein in Santa Ana.

A photo of 19-year-old Blaze Bernstein as Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas announces a murder charge being filed during a news conference in Santa Ana.

Orange County Dist. Atty. Tony Rackauckas speaks at a news conference announcing a murder charge being filed against Samuel Lincoln Woodward in the murder of 19-year-old Blaze Bernstein at the D.A.’s Office in Santa Ana.

Mourners gather outside after attending a memorial service for Blaze Bernstein at University Synagogue in Irvine.

Jeanne Pepper Bernstein and Gideon Bernstein in Borrego Park when the search for their 19-year-old son Blaze was still active. His body was found days later in brush near the park, where he’d gone with a friend.

Orange County sheriff’s search-and-rescue officers search for a missing Blaze Bernstein at Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park in Lake Forest.

Orange County sheriff’s search-and-rescue officers prepare to search in Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park in Lake Forest before Blaze Bernstein’s body was found days later.

A flyer posted by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department asking for help in search for missing Blaze Bernstein.