Year should not be greater than current year. With Norris's assistance, the police discovered and identified the skulls of Jacqueline Gilliam and Leah Lamp. 328-329 [86 L.Ed.2d at p. The defense contended that Norris, not defendant, was responsible for the murders. The district attorney objected. 803, 673 P.2d 680], we endorsed Medina, but declared that "the requirements of due process, as explained in Medina, are met if the agreement thus permits the witness to testify freely at trial and to respond to any claim that he breached the agreement by showing that the testimony he gave was a full and truthful account.". It dismissed five additional jurors, bringing its total to twenty-six, but did not utilize the two extra challenges given it by the judge. 3d 749, and Ross, supra, 487 U.S. 81, is not a constitutional right but a means to achieve the end of an impartial jury. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Upptck. 12. Resend Activation Email. The present case antedates the enactment of article I, section 28, of the California Constitution, which bars exclusion of relevant evidence in criminal proceedings. Having heard Norris confess to torturing and strangling Ledford, to hitting Lamp with a sap and helping to kill her with a hammer, and to assisting in the strangulation of Schaefer, the jury would be in little doubt about Norris's violent proclivities. Six or seven uniformed police officers participated in defendant's arrest. This is a carousel with slides. Oops, something didn't work. Shirley Ledford is not only raped, but her privates are completely mutilated. Shirley Lynette Ledford has succumbed the ultimate hell by being tortured by both Bittaker and Norris. At one point in the audiotape, we can hear her begging for her death. Do it. Just kill me! she screams. Penal Code section 813 provides in pertinent part: "When a complaint is filed with a magistrate charging a public offense originally triable in the superior court if the magistrate is satisfied from the complaint that the offense has been committed and that there is reasonable ground to believe that the defendant has committed it, the magistrate shall issue a warrant for the arrest of the defendant .". 3d 1068] resident, testified that defendant showed him photographs of Gilliam and Hall. WebShirley Ledford's body was discovered shortly after she was killed. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. 2d 503, 536-540, condemn such argument. 777, 366 P.2d 33] and People v. Ketchel, supra, 59 Cal. However, as wrong as it may be, I really would like to hear the tape and see the autopsy photos. Rptr. Section 1076 provides that "[n]o person shall be disqualified as a juror by reason of having formed or expressed an opinion upon the matter or cause to be submitted to the jury, founded upon public rumor, or statements in public journals, circulars, or other literature, or common notoriety if upon his or her declaration, under oath or otherwise, it appears to the court that he or she can and will, notwithstanding that opinion, act impartially and [48 Cal. 3d 1, 28.). (See Ross, supra, 487 U.S. at p. 88 [101 L.Ed.2d at p. 90, 108 S.Ct. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Shoopman testified to receiving a letter from defendant on or about September 14, 1979. Lawfulness of search of impounded van. Defendant testified that he never saw them again. It would provide me with closure. 3d 329, 361 [197 Cal. [6] Finally, defendant argues that even if his consent to the search was voluntary, he did not consent to the seizure of evidence. As was the case with the listening to the Ledford tape, the [48 Cal. (a)(10)), and argues that the crimes Lamp witnessed -- the kidnapping, rape, and murder of Gilliam -- were not completed at the time he and Norris killed Lamp. She asked Norris if the men intended to kill her, and asked for [48 Cal. Norris testified against Bittaker after pleading guilty to all charges in exchange for prosecutors not seeking the death penalty against him. WebGetentrepreneurial.com: Resources for Small Business Entrepreneurs in 2022. 3d 1110] showing not only defendant's commission of the crimes, but also defendant's careful and deliberate planning of the crimes, the astonishing cruelty with which they were committed, and his intent to continue to commit crimes of this character. The audio cassette is now used to She responded with an unqualified "yes." The misconduct, however, could have been cured by timely objection and admonition. Rptr. The time for obtaining copies of evidence and submitting them to expert examination is before trial, not during the prosecution's case. 2d 231, 105 S. Ct. 2633] or People v. Brown (1985) 40 Cal. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Juror Andry, asked if she would automatically vote for life imprisonment, answered, "Yes, I guess so." (See People v. Ramos (1984) 37 Cal. THE PEOPLE, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. LAWRENCE SIGMOND BITTAKER, Defendant and Appellant, (Opinion by Broussard, J., expressing the unanimous view of the court.). 306.) He argues that because defendant's mental state was not in issue, Dr. Markman's testimony was irrelevant to any aggravating or mitigating factor in issue. Defendant said that after making the tape he returned to his motel, leaving Ledford with Norris. It also described the abduction and rape of Andrea Hall (but not her murder), and the abduction of Gilliam and Lamp. Three days after the police seized defendant's van, Sergeant Bynum and another officer entered it to search for bloodstains, semen stains, and other evidence of Ms. R.'s rape. 5. Defense counsel then asked, "Well, would the fact that somebody were, if there were a rape involved in an alleged killing, would that mean that you would automatically vote for the death penalty." He continued: "Has he earned the death penalty for the barbaric and callous nature of his crimes which has shocked the public conscience and greatly affected all of us? He told Norris he had taken more pictures. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Hello Kitty Murder Case The most disturbing Hello Kitty Murder Case came to light when medianet_width = "300"; But the defense had nevertheless opened up the issue of defendant's mental condition; the prosecution should have the right to present rebuttal evidence on that topic. 13. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Defendant admitted the assault on Malin. ", FN 11. 3d 1088] actually show that his right to an impartial jury was affected because he was deprived of a peremptory challenge which he would have used to excuse a juror who sat on his case, he is entitled to reversal; he does not have to show that the outcome of the case itself would have been different. Defendant drove by and offered her a ride, but she refused. He was eligible for parole in 2010, but he died in prison on February 24 of this year, age 72. Defendant was charged with conspiracy to kidnap women, however, [48 Cal. [7] Defendant contends that the warrantless seizure of his van following his arrest was illegal because the officers did not come upon the van "inadvertently" (Coolidge v. New Hampshire (1971) 403 U.S. 443 [29 L. Ed. We affirm the conviction and sentence. Rptr. But again I really don't think that it's going to be that close in this case. 360.). In that case the witness had a privilege not to testify. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. App. About eight months before trial the prosecution permitted defense counsel to listen to the tape recording of the torture of Shirley Ledford, and furnished counsel with a copy of that tape. fn. In the trial court defendant objected to the admission of evidence seized in these searches on the ground that the warrant was based on an affidavit containing reference to the contents of the Ledford tape, which was allegedly illegally seized. That's true." 1, 700 P.2d 782], as a reference to a nonstatutory aggravating factor. (People v. [48 Cal. 3d 264, 309-310 [168 Cal. He argues that the testimony was improper under Evidence Code section 730 because defendant did not put his mental state in issue. [S]ome cases are so brutal, so vicious, so horrendous, so inhumane that in order for us to exist as a society, we have to totally repudiate the conduct involved and we have to say, 'we will not accept it, we will not allow it, and the one mainly responsible for it has to suffer the supreme penalty.' The body had extensive bruising and tearing on the breasts, bruises on the genitals, and bruises on one elbow. [17a] This reasoning necessarily implies that an erroneous denial of a challenge for cause can be cured by giving the defendant an additional peremptory challenge. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. If any one out there can assist in obtaining them, please email. It is unclear exactly what the "additional evidence" was, but the implication is that it was evidence other than that resulting from the various scientific tests conducted on the car itself. medianet_versionId = "3111299"; The two then switched places, with Norris turning on the tape recorder and then himself ordering Lynette to scream, while hitting her with a sledgehammer. Defendant drove to a secluded area, stopped, and drew a knife. He first complains of provisions under which Norris agreed "to give a complete and truthful account of both his and Larry Bittaker's participation in the murders" and to "give complete and truthful testimony at all court proceedings, including preliminary hearings and trials wherein Larry Bittaker and others are defendants." A while later Norris returned alone, and told defendant that Hall could find her own way home. Applying the reasonable-possibility test of prejudice, we now conclude that the combined effect [48 Cal. Instructions on the use of prior felony convictions to impeach. "[T]he accused is not entitled to be personally present either in chambers or at bench discussions which occur outside of the jury's presence on questions of law or other matters in which defendant's presence does not bear a 'reasonably substantial relation to the fullness of his opportunity to defend against the charge.'" Please try again later. Defendant presumably could have given the court or counsel any information he had at that time. 3d 150 [98 Cal. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Under the agreement, if the district attorney finds that Norris did not testify truthfully, and Judge Hinz finds no abuse of discretion, the bargain is set aside, and the prosecution may seek the death penalty. 2d 381 [74 Cal. Family members linked to this person will appear here. The trial court cannot on this record be said to have acted improperly in denying the challenge for cause. 3d 889, 896 [135 Cal. Section 1076 is not directly in point, since Staggs was not so much prejudiced against the defendant as she was against the offense itself. 3d 301, parallel those of the present case. Since the error is not of constitutional dimension, the appropriate test of prejudice is the "reasonable probability" test set out in People v. Watson (1956) 46 Cal. The two men became friends, and frequently discussed their mutual interest in rape, and analyzed methods of abducting and raping women without getting caught. He said defendant showed him nude photographs of the victims, told him one was named "Cindy," and that she had been killed. Under this language, it is clear that if a jury actually found a 50.1 to 49.9 percent balance in favor of aggravation, it could properly refuse to impose a [48 Cal. 3d 255, 264 [221 Cal. Defendant then parked the van a short distance down the street. [35] The trial court instructed the jury that in determining the credibility of a witness it could consider prior felony convictions. 3d 1102] and People v. Talamantez (1985) 169 Cal. North v. Superior Court (1972) 8 Cal. Defense counsel asked if "what you're telling us is that because of what you have read, you have preconceived notions which would be most difficult if not impossible to put out of your mind?" In that decision we offered a number of reasons for rejecting the claim that an erroneous denial of a challenge for cause was reversible per se; the most important, we said, was that "the error here did not result in a jury particularly apt to impose the death penalty, and there is no indication that the jury before which defendant was tried was anything other than fair and impartial." Them, please email Ross, supra, 59 Cal one elbow and drew a knife, have. 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