Steve Futterman

Immediately, the focus centered on 21-year-old David Anthony Burke, L.A.

County District Attorney Nathan Hockman.

Last September, it turned into a murder investigation.

Prosecutors believe the motive was to prevent Celeste Rivas from revealing possible criminal acts involving Burke.

Attorneys for Burke say he is innocent.

For NPR News, I'm Steve Futterman in Los Angeles.

When he sank a short putt on the 18th hole...

Rory McIlroy joined legendary golfers Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Nick Faldo as the only back-to-back Masters champions.

He beat American Scotty Scheffler by one stroke.

McIlroy had long struggled to win the Masters.

Last year in his 17th try, he finally did it.

He found it ironic that he's now done it twice.

The final round wasn't without its struggles.

McElroy began tied for the lead, but several times fell behind before coming back to win.

When it was over, he greeted his parents, who flew in from Northern Ireland.

For NPR News, I'm Steve Futterman in Augusta, Georgia.

On Saturday, Rory McIlroy was in great position.

He was on top with a six-stroke lead.

Entering today's final round, he was still on top but no longer alone.

He was in a two-way tie with American Cameron Young.