A former chef is pleading not guilty over the death of his wife in 2009. D.V. aged 49 was a chef at his own restaurant in Lomita, the Thyme Contemporary Café. In October of 2009, his 39-year-old wife disappeared. It was not until February of 2011 that D.V. learned that the authorities were investigating him in connection with her disappearance. In response to…
On August 30th, 60-year-old E.B. was fatally shot in his home. An Orange County grand jury has formally accused his 21-year-old son of committing the crime, saying he shot his father following an argument regarding money. After shooting his father, he allegedly locked his father’s body in his bedroom, stole his father’s car, and attempted to escape by fleeing to Colorado. The next…
Almost fifty years ago, the country was shocked at the murder of a Los Angeles police officer as well as the attempted murder of his partner. On March 10th, 1963, Gregory Ulas Powell and Jimmy Lee Smith were driving through Hollywood, CA looking for a liquor store to rob. Powell had grown up in a difficult family in Michigan and spent most of…
In 1977, L.D. escaped from prison in Florida while serving time for robbery. For the next thirty years, he evaded arrested until he was found and arrested by Ontario police. Upon learning that he had an outstanding escape warrant in the State of Florida, he was extradited back. It had only been a few days, however, when he was found hanging in his…
Officers were called to North Hills when two men were seen acting suspiciously. Thinking it was a possible car burglary or theft, officers arrived to investigate. The did not see any signs of the target vehicle, however they did detain two suspects who appeared to be hiding from the police officers. What they later found out was that one of the suspects was…
This past Friday, C.R. aged 38, called 911 and gave himself in regarding the recent attacks on homeless people in Los Angeles. The police have stated that he was rational and understandable and went with the police without putting up a fight. C.R. had already been under investigation regarding the stabbings in June and July, up to five suspected attacks in all. In…
After 24 years, a suspect in the kidnapping and murder of C.R. from San Diego was arrested in Mexico. V.L.W. was wanted in connection with the murder that apparently was caused by a drug deal which did not go according to plan. In 1988, the Drug Enforcement Agency was investigating a drug deal involving $200,000 of methamphetamine. When one of V.L.W.’s business associates…
Nearly ten years after the death of Laci Peterson and her unborn child, the convicted murderer in the case has formally appealed the death sentence he received. In the 470-page appeal, Scott Peterson and his defense attorney stated that the massive amount of media attention at the time prohibited him from receiving a fair trial. However, if this attempt is unsuccessful, he could…
Everyone knows that homicide charges are among the most difficult to face. According to the California Penal Code §9.1.177 (2011), homicide is defined as the“unlawful killing of a human being or fetus with malice aforethought.” The only exception in regards to the killing of a fetus is if it is in compliance with the Therapeutic Abortion Act and it is done by a…
Last week, a popular Venice youth pastor was killed when a single bullet struck him. He was standing with his girlfriend on a street in Venice when a car with four males drove up to him. After jeering at his girlfriend, they shouted a gang name and killed 23-year-old O.D. with one shot. Authorities are saying that the act appeared to be random…
