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ALHAMBRA -- A hung jury was declared in the re-trial of two men accused of killing Temple City teenager DeAndre Netter in a drive-by shooting in July 2007.
After four days of deliberations, jurors announced Tuesday they could not reach a unanimous verdict in the murder case against Christopher Gilbert Lopez and Phillip Adrian Guerra, both of Temple City.
The first trial in April was also declared a mistrial when jurors could not reach a verdict.
The two pleaded not guilty in the slaying of Netter, 17, as he walked with his twin brother and another boy in the 5700 block of Golden West Avenue in Temple City.
Netter was struck by gunfire in the upper body about 11 p.m. after eating at a Carl's Jr. restaurant on July 25, 2007. He was taken to Methodist Hospital in Arcadia, where he was pronounced dead.
This from the AP. Sirhan lived in Pasadena. His brother Munir maintains the family home near Muir High School:
LOS ANGELES - An attorney for the man who assassinated Robert F. Kennedy said Monday his client was transferred from a prison that houses high-risk offenders to a new facility where his life could be in danger.
Attorney William F. Pepper said Sirhan Sirhan opposed the move from the state prison in Corcoran, which houses high-risk prisoners such as Charles Manson, to Pleasant Valley State Prison in Coalinga.
"Our main concern is for his safety," said Laurie Dusek, an associate of Pepper. "We are not sure that Pleasant Valley has the ability to protect him. He is a target."
Pepper said he has new evidence and wants to reopen Sirhan's case.
Oscar Hidalgo, a spokesman for the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, said Sirhan, 65, had requested the transfer and wants to stay in Pleasant Valley.
"After discussing his hesitation with prison officials at Pleasant Valley, Sirhan Sirhan indicated he wanted to stay at the new facility after all," Hidalgo said. "He can indicate if he feels unsafe at any point and the department will respond appropriately."
This from Alfred Lee, in court covering the trial of two men accused of shooting Deandre Netter to death in the summer of 2007: Our coverage of the shooting is here.
ALHAMBRA - A friend of murdered Temple City teenager DeAndre Netter testified Monday that he could not see the driver or the shooter during the drive-by shooting.
The 17-year-old friend, identified in court only as "Mike M," had been walking home from a Carl's Jr. with DeAndre and DeAndre's twin brother in the 5700 block of Golden West Avenue in Temple City in July 2007 when DeAndre was shot and killed. DeAndre was 17.
Christopher Gilbert Lopez and Phillip Adrian Guerra, both of Temple City, are facing a re-trial in Netter's murder after jurors could not reach a unanimous verdict in April.
Mike recalled seeing a car pull up nearby and being pushed out of the way by one of the Netter twins when shots were fired. But he said he could only see a light emanating from the dashboard when he looked inside the car.
"I tried to (look), but it was really dark," Mike testified. "I just saw a blue light."
A shooting in West Covina Tuesday night left one woman dead and an unidentified person injured, according to news reports this morning The homicide is the sixth in West Covina this year and 77th in the San Gabriel Valley since January.
Here's what KTLA is reporting this morning:
WEST COVINA -- Police are searching for the gunman who killed a woman in her 20s and wounded another person inside a home in West Covina.
The shooting was reported just before 7 p.m. Tuesday in the 1400 block of East Workman Avenue, near North Lark Ellen Avenue, said West Covina Police Cpl. Rudy Lopez. .
Several neighbors heard gunshots and called police.
Police arrived within one minute and found two gunshot victims, he said.
A woman in her 20s was dead at the scene, according to the Los Angeles County
coroner.
A model who was found dead inside her Monrovia apartment in September died of asphyxiation, the Coroner's department said on Tuesday.
The woman's cause of death was determined on Friday after toxicology reports were completed, Los Angeles County Coroner Assistant Chief Ed Winter said.
Tests found traces of cocaine and GHB in Lee's body.
Lee's boyfriend, Brain Randone, has been charged with torturing and killing Lee inside the couple's Monrovia apartment on Sept. 11.
The 31-year-old Lee starred in adult movies and modeled under the name Felicia Tang.
Randone, 45, holds a bachelor's degree from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago and appeared on the 2000 Fox reality show "The Sexiest Bachelor in America.
*Super attorney Gloria Allred said Thursday she represents Tang's mother to help her understand the legal system and process that will surround the events leading up to Brian Randone's trial.
*Allred also said she objects to the use of "porn star" to describe Tang's acting career.
*Finally, a Facebook page has apparently been established to help with any legal funds needed by Tang's family.
Here's the link:
Murder Case
Man who appeared on "The Sexiest Bachelor in America" faces a Preliminary Hearing on Friday October 9, 2009 on charges that he tortured and murdered his girlfriend.
Victim's family to hold news conference at noon with their attorney Gloria Allred.
The family of murder victim, Felicia Tang, and their attorney, Gloria Allred, will attend the preliminary hearing of Brian Lee Randone on October 9, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. in Pasadena Superior Court, 300 E. Walnut St. Pasadena, CA, on the 6th Floor, Dept J.
Randone is charged with torturing and murdering, Felicia Tang, age 31 who was a beautiful model and Randone's girlfriend.
After the hearing at noon, Felicia's mother, and Ms. Allred will hold a news conference for the first time outside the courthouse to discuss the tragic loss of Felicia, and the media's use of the term "porn star" to describe the victim.
From a Montebello Police Department press release -- notice how the police omit the name Norma Lambo from their press release...Ms. Lambo, has been called by some Motebello's matriarch...
The Montebello Police Department is pleased to announce that an arrest has been made in the fatal hit and run that occurred on October 5, 2009 - on Jefferson Blvd. and Alfred Place, in the City of Montebello.
The investigation included the Montebello Police Department's Investigations Bureau, Special Investigations Unit, Crime Suppression Unit and the Traffic Bureau. As a result of the a tireless investigation that included numerous follow ups, interviews, canvassing, research and information received from the public, the vehicle and alleged driver in this case was identified, located and subsequently arrested. The vehicle was located in a local auto body shop and was in the process of being repaired. An additional suspect was arrested in connection with this case as an accessory in this crime. The vehicle and additional evidence was processed by the Los Angles County Sheriffs - Scientific Services Bureau.
The driver David Louis Lorea, 36 a resident of Montebello was charged with 20001 (b) (2) CVC and McArthur Gutierrez Mutuz 39 of San Gabriel was charged with 32 P.C. Both are housed in the Montebello City Jail pending a court appearance.
This case was solved by utilizing sound investigation techniques and by the information that was received from the community. This is a classic example of how by partnering together, the Community and Police Department can make the community safer.
Any additional information can be obtained by contacting Sgt. Luis Lopez at (323) 887-1297
This from the Woodland Daily Democrat:
Tears were shared among family members of the suspect accused of accessory in the murder of a 17-year-old Woodland boy, when the release or reduced bail request was denied Monday.
Rachelle Pease, 19, is being held on $1 million bail for her alleged role in the murder of Cache Creek High School student Billy Martinez in late June. She appeared in court with her husband, Marcelino Michel, who allegedly shot Martinez in the head at the Crossroads Village apartment complex.
Pease and Michel, 29, fled after the shooting and were located in Azusa, in early August. The couple remains in custody, but their defense counsel asked that Pease be released on her own recognizance or granted a reduced bail because, "the individual she aided after the fact is in custody." The defense went on to say Pease has a 3-year-old daughter waiting for her at home.
Deputy District Attorney Garrett Hamilton said Pease's involvement extended beyond aiding her husband after the fact. Hamilton said he has statements from Pease's brother and one other family member, confirming that it was she who handed Michel the gun used to kill Martinez.
Further, "She and her extended family led police officers on a wild goose chase." Hamilton said. "This is absolutely a big deal."
From KCBS/KCAL
MONTEBELLO, Calif. (CBS) ― Police were searching for the driver of a pickup truck who struck and killed an 84-year-old woman as she walked her dog in the Los Angeles suburb of Montebello.
Police Lt. Brian Bart said 84-year-old Norma Lambo was struck at 6:12 p.m. Monday and pronounced dead at the scene. The driver kept going after the crash.
Friends and loved ones said Lambo was well-loved and respected for her generosity in the Montebello community. The victim was the widow of former Montebello City Clerk Andrew T. Lambo.
The pickup was described as a white Chevrolet Silverado extended cab with two doors, a tinted back window, chrome rims and a chrome front bumper that was apparently damaged in the crash and was last seen dragging on the street.
Firefighters discovered the body of a woman, apparently bound by electrical cord in a Santa Fe Springs trash bin, officials said Tuesday.
Authorities said the discovery occurred in a parking lot on Firestone Boulevard near the 5 freeway about 12:30 a.m.
Homicide detectives and investigators from the Los Angeles County Department of Coroner were on scene this morning.
No further details were immediately available.
Deputies shoot a burg suspect in Azusa;
Shooting in Rosemead leaves six injured; one gravely;
Dead woman turns up in Morris Dam; Sheriff's dive team headed up Highway 39 to search for second car
Housekeeper accused of burg string that extends over a decade;
Monrovia man arrested in connection with San Bernardino County homicide;
Suspected "Baby Boomer" Bandit caught in Pasadena.
Here's our map. Seems like Garvey Avenue is the common link.
View Rosemead shootings in a larger map
The two men accused of gunning down Sammantha Salas in an unincorporated portion of Monrovia will appear in court this afternoon where evidence will be presented in the case.
I'll update as information becomes available.
Here's a link to coverage of the gang-related shooting that plagues Monrovia in late 2007 and early 2008.
PASADENA - The bail amount for a Monrovia man charged with torturing and murdering his girlfriend will remain at $2 million, a superior court judge determined Tuesday.
Brian Lee Randone is charged with beating and suffocating Felicia Lee at their Monrovia home. He faces life in prison if convicted.
The 45-year-old Randone was jailed last week on $2 million bail.
The defense asked for Randone's bail amount to be lowered to $500,000 while prosecutors asked for an increase to $3 million. Pasadena Superior Court Judge Terry Smerling decided to stick with the $2 million amount. Randone appeared in court Tuesday and declared he was not guilty in the slaying.
Today -- I took the details from Facebook
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| Date: | Friday, September 25, 2009 |
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CBS' 48 Hours put together a complete profile of Felicia Tang and Brian Randone on its crime blog. Much of it cites reporting done by Thomas Himes over the past few days.
There are some interesting photos taken from Randone's MySpace and Facebook accounts though. Here's the money shots:
Randone apparently also believed in apocalyptic bible prophecies: "I really believe with all my heart that Jesus is coming again soon. I've studied a lot of prophecy and many are being fulfilled literally right before our eyes. He is coming."
Felicia Lee first published FeliciaTang.com in 2002, displaying nudes and movie stills. Also, Lee sometimes blogged in the "news" section of the site. "Felicia Tang" blog posts stood out in ironic contrast to the Christian-themed writing by the man accused of her murder:
March, 2004: "I was going back and forth to casting calls with Playboy. They were casting for girls for their DVD with Red Man and Method Man's Mansion Party. I got my part so we shot this in the Playboy Mansion...I brought some pictures for you guys to view. It was great during the day I was in the pool scene with three other models. The typical ...girls laying out by pool and then decide to get naked and bounce and play in the water...giggling away. [...] By the end I was delirious....these shoots really take a long time..with lots of waiting around."
The District Attorney's office will charge a Pasadena couple with murder, torture and methamphetamine possession after a two-year-old was found dead in their home, officials said Thursday.
Maria Palaez, 29, and her boyfriend Gabriel Diaz, 32, both of Pasadena, are being held in lieu of $2 million bail and will be arraigned today on charges of murder and torture., Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office spokeswoman Sandi Gibbons said.
Here's the DA's complaint:
The undersigned is informed and believes that:
COUNT 1
On or about August 18, 2009, in the County of Los Angeles, the crime of MURDER, in violation of PENAL CODE SECTION 187(a), a Felony, was committed by GABRIEL DIAZ and MARIA JESUS PELAEZ, who did unlawfully, and with malice aforethought murder RENE T., a human being.
"NOTICE: The above offense is a serious felony within the meaning of Penal Code Section 1192.7(c) and a violent felony within the meaning of Penal Code Section 667.5(c)."
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COUNT 2
On or between July 18, 2009 and August 18, 2009, in the County of Los Angeles, the crime of TORTURE, in violation of PENAL CODE SECTION 206, a Felony, was committed by GABRIEL DIAZ and MARIA JESUS PELAEZ, who did unlawfully and with the intent to cause cruel and extreme pain and suffering for the purpose of revenge, extortion, persuasion and for a sadistic purpose, inflict great bodily injury, as defined in Penal Code section 12022.7, upon RENE T..
It is further alleged within the meaning of Penal Code 12022.7(d), that defendant personally inflicted great bodily injury on RENE T. who was under the age of five years.
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NOTICE: Conviction of this offense will require the defendant to provide DNA samples and print impressions pursuant to Penal Code sections 296 and 296.1. Willful refusal to provide the samples and impressions is a crime.
NOTICE: The People of the State of California intend to present evidence and seek jury findings regarding all applicable circumstances in aggravation, pursuant to Penal Code section 1170(b) and Cunningham v. California 2007 U.S. LEXIS 1324.
I DECLARE UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY THAT THE FOREGOING IS TRUE AND CORRECT AND THAT THIS COMPLAINT, CASE NUMBER GA077659, CONSISTS OF 2 COUNT(S).
Executed at PASADENA, County of Los Angeles, on August 20, 2009.
______________________________
G. CURRY
DECLARANT AND COMPLAINANT
STEVE COOLEY, DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Police have apparently arrested the mother of a 2-year-old found dead in his crib Tuesday, according to Sheriff's booking records. The woman is being held on $1 million bail.
* PASADENA - The mother of a 2-year-old child found dead in a Pasadena home is in custody and being held on $1 million in bail, according to arrest records.
Maria Jesus Pelaez, 29, was arrested Tuesday night after her child was found dead at 500 N. Summit Avenue. She was booked for an undisclosed felony, Los Angeles Sheriff's Dept. records indicate.
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