Who Is Ezra McCandless
Ezra McCandless, born Alexandra M. Kozobolis, is an American woman convicted of first-degree intentional homicide in the 2018 death of her former boyfriend, Alex Woodworth. She was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 50 years. The case received widespread media coverage due to its circumstances and the use of a knife allegedly hidden in a backpack.
Background and Early Life
McCandless grew up in Wisconsin and attended local schools before moving to the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area. She worked as a nursing assistant and later pursued studies in healthcare. Friends and acquaintances described her as outgoing, and she maintained social media profiles where she shared aspects of her daily life. Before the incident, she had a documented relationship with Woodworth, which ended shortly before his death.
Legal Case and Outcome
In 2018, Woodworth was found stabbed multiple times in his vehicle near a park in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Police identified McCandless as a suspect after reviewing surveillance footage and cell phone records. During trial, prosecutors presented evidence including DNA on the knife handle and testimony from witnesses. McCandless was found guilty in 2020 and sentenced to life in prison. She has since appealed parts of her conviction, with updates tracked by local and national outlets, including coverage from CNN.
