The rebuttal testimony of Dr. Markman. [48 Cal. 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 .". Defendant responded that Norris had training in martial arts. On the record before us, misconduct has not been demonstrated. Ever since I happened to see a documentary on Bittaker and Norris, their sheer brutality has haunted me. Defendant presumably could have given the court or counsel any information he had at that time. (See also People v. Guzman (1988) 45 Cal. Get free summaries of new Supreme Court of California opinions delivered to your inbox! It was not, however, permitted to ask questions relating to views on capital punishment. Defendant then killed Hall by thrusting an ice pick through her ear into her brain. 83, 758 P.2d 25], cert. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Rptr. 3d 443, 455-456 [215 Cal. Rptr. 3d 512 [220 Cal. Officer Valento, who recognized defendant, stated that defendant was under arrest, and grabbed his arm through the open window. WebBy the time I finished reading about Shirley Lynette Ledford, I was physically disturbed. Rptr. Any juror sitting in a case such as this would properly expect the issues and evidence to have an emotional impact. In defense of the trial court's ruling, the Attorney General relies on People v. Ketchel (1963) 59 Cal. The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution and the identically worded article I, section 13 of the California Constitution, both simply provide that: " a warrant may not issue except on probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, particularly describing the place to be searched and the persons and things to be seized. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. FN 23. In 1979 the pair took the lives of Lucinda Lynn Schaefer, 16, Andrea Joy Hall, 18, Jacqueline Doris Gilliam, 15; Jacqueline Leah Lamp, 13, and Shirley Lynette Ledford, 16. 3d 1082] It formulated four specific questions, which were put to all jurors, and refused to permit further questions from counsel. 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 301, rejected the defendant's contention that the police must come across the evidence inadvertently, the requirement urged by a minority of the United States Supreme Court in Coolidge v. New Hampshire, supra, 403 U.S. 443. Defendant also claims other portions of the prosecutor's argument were misconduct: 1. The defense then filed a formal motion for copy and a continuance to permit testing of the copy; the court denied the motion. But when defendant appeared at the window, an announcement of purpose before arresting him would have been hazardous. He showed the book to a newspaper reporter who wrote an article describing it. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Dr. Maloney, testifying for the defense at the penalty trial, said he had discussed his report with Dr. Coburn, a psychiatrist, and that Dr. Coburn agreed with its conclusions. His suicide note stated that the murders haunted him. The officers reasonably assumed that defendant had access to a weapon, because the offenses charged in the warrant involved the use of a weapon, previously Officer Valento contacted defendant concerning a report that he had exhibited a firearm during a strike at his place of employment and found that defendant had a replica gun but had live ammunition as well, and the officers had received information that defendant might have some sort of chemical, Mace, or tear gas. At trial, defendant objected to the seizure of the tape from the van, but not to the subsequent "search" of the tape. Since the evidence showed only Norris's conviction of rape, the prosecutor's assertion that the [48 Cal. 3d 1076] signed that portion of the opinion. fn. Yet the prosecutor was aware that Norris had previously been found to have committed a violent rape in which he beat the victim with a rock, and was committed as a MDSO. Weve updated the security on the site. Since Budds could have seized the manuscript without asking for or receiving consent, the issues defendant raises are immaterial to the validity of the seizure. Defendant admitted the assault on Malin. After finding several letters from Richard Shoopman to Norris and defendant during the search of Norris's residence, the police became interested in the extent of Shoopman's knowledge of and possession of evidence of the alleged crimes. fn. Thus, in the case of "mere evidence," probable cause must be examined in terms of cause to believe that the evidence sought will aid in a particular apprehension or conviction. 542] [torture murder under 189 requires proof of causation].). WebShirley Ledford's body was discovered shortly after she was killed. The two then opted to dump her body on a random lawn in the Sunland neighborhood, because they wanted to see the press reaction to its discovery. 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. 467, 755 P.2d 917]; People v. Boyde (1988) 46 Cal. (Italics added. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Norris said the look of shock and fear on the victim's face particularly aroused him. FN 24. But when a defendant conceals evidence the prosecutor can argue the inference that the evidence was unfavorable to defendant. Defendant suggests that these provisions required him to testify that defendant participated in the murders, even if that testimony were untrue. 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." 3d 264, 309-310 [168 Cal. [Citation omitted.]'" The email does not appear to be a valid email address. In People v. Estorga (1928) 206 Cal. (e) The murder of Shirley Ledford. 2d 776, 88 S.Ct. 3d 1105] rape was not forcible went beyond the evidence. On cross-examination, the prosecutor asked defendant why he had not objected when Norris abandoned Andrea Hall in the mountains. Thus the court should either have limited its instruction to convictions bearing on veracity or, when admitting the evidence, admonished the jury that it could not be used to impeach the credibility of the witness. 2d 497, 511, italics in original.) After the officers were stationed at all of defendant's windows, Officer Valento knocked on the door of defendant's motel room. 2. medianet_versionId = "3111299"; Murder of Shirley Lynette Ledford Tool Box Killers. Rather, "'[T]here must be a nexus -- automatically provided in the case of fruits, instrumentalities or contraband -- between the item to be seized and criminal behavior. She was followed by Andrea Joy Hall, 18; Jacqueline Doris Gilliam, 15; Jacqueline Leah Lamp, 13, and Shirley Lynette Ledford, 16. 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 1077] to determine the van's "evidentiary value" as is permitted by the Teale (supra, 70 Cal.2d 497) line of cases. Belief in the truth of the assumption that sentencers treat the power to determine the appropriateness of death as an 'awesome responsibility' has allowed this Court to view sentencer discretion as consistent with the Eighth [Amendment] ." (Pp. 161, 546 P.2d 665, 83 A.L.R.3d 1206], however, omitted mention of the purpose of the torture, and defined it as "murder conmitted with a wilful, deliberate, and premeditated intent to inflict extreme and prolonged pain." fn. In determining whether the defendant has made such a showing, trial judges may "bring to bear on this question their powers of observation, their understanding of trial techniques, and their broad judicial experience." 18. In any case, this remote sort of office gossip would fall within the statute as public rumor. 345].). Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. 2447].) 3d 162, and the CALJIC instruction which was based on Wiley, and instructed in the language of People v. Steger, supra, 16 Cal. 546.) Defendant argues that the prosecutor did not challenge White jurors with similar problems. App. 2d 356, the judge also excused prospective jurors each of whom had "made it unmistakably clear that he would not vote in favor of the death penalty under any circumstances, no matter what evidence was presented." 25 The critical question is whether Gage properly declared that she could act impartially and fairly. Defendant approached, sprayed her with Mace, and attempted to drag her into the van. But the officers, having seized defendant at the window, could not release him without giving him a chance to grab a weapon and resist entry. 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. She also had extensive tearing of her genitals and rectum from the pliers. (d) The attempted abduction of Jan Malin. This would have enabled his attorney to research Douglas's background, prepare for his testimony and assess whether they should have modified the defense strategy in light of Douglas's expected testimony. The men threw both bodies over an embankment into the chaparral. Your email address will not be published. Under the circumstances of this case, however, there is no significant danger that the jury would impute Norris's admitted guilt to defendant. omitted] of the commission of the crime for which such arrest is made. He saw defendant leave a grocery store with a package of meat hidden in his clothes. App. They then drove to a remote area, and started to torture her, Bittaker immediately turned on the tape recorder and started slapping and beating Shirley. He also called Dr. Tronkman, a psychiatrist, who testified that defendant may have committed the 1974 assault while in an altered state of consciousness. See other search results for Shirley Lynette Ledford Ready to discover your family story? [13] Defendant claims that the judge acted precipitously in ordering McLaughlin to leave his chambers where the jury was being selected. We conclude that the misconduct in question is cognizable on appeal. The trial court cannot on this record be said to have acted improperly in denying the challenge for cause. Since the prosecutor already had five challenges remaining, we doubt that the effect was signficant. Finally, the jury found at least 14 valid special circumstances -- far more than is found in most death penalty cases. When answers were ambiguous, the judge sometimes asked further questions, but did not permit counsel to ask questions on this subject. People v. Steger (1976) 16 Cal. Disqualification for cause must ultimately rest on the existence of preconceptions which will prevent a decision from being reached based on the evidence and the instructions of the court. Rptr. 1 Defendant then attempted to strangle Schaefer, but was unable to squeeze tightly enough. Under section 987.9, a motion for expenses must be made by written affidavit, and must be heard by a judge other than the trial judge. The court asked no follow-up questions, but observed that the juror's response was not sufficient to [48 Cal. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. 3. Even if the court had already reached a tentative decision, it could have reconsidered on the basis of any new information presented. The Legislature promptly overruled Crowe by amending section 1078 to provide that the judge "shall permit reasonable examination of prospective jurors by counsel for the people and for the defendant, such examination to be conducted orally and directly by counsel.". "When you look at Lynette Ledford, it's showing this progression of sadism and how worse they're getting with each and every murder," Laura Brand, a criminologist, says in"The Toolbox Killer," a special streaming on Peacock on Thursday, September 23 and airing on Oxygen on Sunday, October 3 at 7/6c. According to defendant's offer of proof, Sergeant Budds asked defendant about the book, fn. People v. Ghent (1987) 43 Cal. If defendant had moved under section 987.9 for funds to hire a jury-selection expert, we could view the judge's statement as a denial of that motion, and inquire whether it was an abuse of discretion. 2d 720, 729-731 [16 Cal. He has no mental illness except an inability to empathize with others. 3d 1064] time to pray before they did; Norris, however, assured her that she would not be killed. 2d 72, with approval (18 Cal.3d at pp. Richard Dryburgh, another resident of the Scott Motel, testified in return for dismissal of a charge of possession of an explosive. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. ), Thus, defendant must show that he used a peremptory challenge to remove the juror in question, that he exhausted his peremptory challenges (see Coleman, supra, 46 Cal. The men recorded themselves torturing her before they eventually strangled her with a coat hanger and tossed her body in an ivy bed in a suburban town. Arguably the mere mention of appeal is improper, since it rarely serves any constructive purpose and may lead the jury on its own to infer that their responsibility for penalty determination is diluted. 3d 431 [247 Cal. He would just go out and do the same thing again." One is to initiate criminal proceedings; the other to demonstrate probable cause for an arrest warrant. Rptr. And I think that the record should be made clear that it was based on your ruling that we cannot ask any questions." 2d 418 [67 Cal. (See People v. Redmond (1981) 29 Cal. They put Ledford's body in a bed of ivy in a suburban neighborhood, where it was discovered by an early morning jogger. [9] Defendant argues that assuming the seizure of the cassette tapes from his van was lawful, it was unlawful for the police to "search" (i.e., listen to) the Ledford tape without a warrant. Defendant was arrested pursuant to a "Ramey" arrest warrant fn. 3d 512, 538-544, we recognized that the wording of an instruction in the statutory language "leave[s] room for some confusion as to the jury's role" in determining the [48 Cal. Lamp recovered consciousness and attempted to escape, but defendant caught her and forced her back into the van. The coat hanger was still wrapped around her neck. 3 When she did not die instantly, he turned her over and pushed the pick through the other ear, and stepped on it until the handle broke. 364.) Listen Later. We resolved to examine cases tried prior to Brown, such as the present case, "to determine whether, in context, the sentencer may have been misled to defendant's prejudice about the scope of its sentencing discretion under the 1978 law." Ledfords autopsy would reveal evidence of horrific torture, indicating she had been beaten and raped with some form of heavy implements or tools before being 3d 1104], Defendant attacks numerous assertions made during the prosecutor's penalty argument. fn. Rptr. [15] We see no reason why the courts should not recognize those differences, and limit reversals to those cases in which the erroneous ruling affected defendant's right to a fair and impartial jury. Defendant then parked the van a short distance down the street. We may presume, however, that the trial court resolved the conflicting testimony in favor of the testimony of Sergeant Farrand that an announcement was made. 3d 1062] area. 2278].) In order to intelligently exercise the right to challenge for cause defendant's counsel must be accorded reasonable opportunity to lay a foundation for the challenge by questioning the prospective jurors on voir dire to learn whether any entertain a fixed opinion of this nature." The prosecutor's appeal, to be sure, was largely aimed at the emotions of the jury, but at the penalty phase, where the issue is whether defendant should be killed, considerable leeway is given for emotional appeal so long as it relates to relevant considerations. dont Worry Demons are having fun with him in Gehenna. He started to say "that's the type of question that you " but the judge interrupted and sustained the objection. Psychologist Michael Maloney testified for the defense. We omit those that are not of arguable merit, or which have been resolved by opinions filed subsequent to briefing. Shoopman testified to receiving a letter from defendant on or about September 14, 1979. The legal principles, established in the cases discussed earlier, are clear: if Norris testified fully and truthfully, he is entitled to the benefit of his bargain; if not, the district attorney has discretion to revoke the bargain. 17 We have held, however, that the Ledford tape was properly seized, and that defendant's failure to object bars him from attacking the police's listening to the tape. Finally, defendant testified that Shirley Ledford agreed to sexual acts for money, and to making of a tape. Defendant concedes here that the objection was untimely to the extent it was based on a theory that defendant submitted to authority and did not voluntarily consent to the seizure of the manuscript. I am glad I didnt listen to the actual thing. This language suggests that the jurors do not have the ultimate burden of determining whether defendant should live or die. 849] and People v. Rousseau (1982) 129 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. They drove to the mountains where he and Norris took the photographs and made a tape recording. 3d 815, 832), and the grant of additional peremptory challenges would seem to be such a remedy. Search above to list available cemeteries. As for general voir dire of course the code section allows the attorney a reasonable opportunity to make inquiry of the respective jurors for cause. Rptr. McLaughlin was present during this voir dire to assist defense counsel. 3d 1066] (At this point, according to Douglas, defendant tortured Gilliam. So that I wouldn't be listening wholly to the evidence.". (59 Cal.2d at p. The audio cassette is now used to Although the trial court's policy is understandable in light of what we said in Hovey, supra, 28 Cal. Instantly, without saying a word, defendant stabbed Louie. 534, 547), that standard should not apply if the potential for bias relates only to a particular doctrine of law." Meanwhile, several jurors started to cry. However, in North v. Superior Court, supra, 8 Cal. 61].) If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. The majority held that since the witness had not actually asserted that privilege, the prosecutor could comment on the defendant's failure to call the witness. The evidence included testimony concerning defendant's discussion of his sexual fantasies with Richard Shoopman, various sadomasochistic and bondage magazines found in defendant's possession, and evidence [48 Cal. Defendant had mailed the photograph in evidence to Richard Shoopman, an inmate friend. Defendant's attorney had just learned that Lloyd Douglas would be a witness against defendant, and asked for additional time in which to investigate Douglas. I had a head rush (like when you stand up too fast and your vision goes dark). In that case the witness had a privilege not to testify. Errors involving additional special circumstances, while they may prejudicially affect the penalty trial, do not undermine the verdict at the close of the guilt phase of the trial. Because defendant failed to object, the prosecution did not attempt to justify the search, with the result that the record on appeal is insufficient to resolve the issue of its validity. This argument, however, depends upon defendant's further claim that there was no "nexus" between the items seized and criminal activities, for given a suitable "nexus," the police may seize any item discovered during a consensual search. FN 31. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Defense counsel did not object to any of these assertions at trial. Under these circumstances, we believe the trial court did not err in finding no prima facie showing of group bias. It is not the function of the jury to "appeal proof" its verdict. FN 6. (People v. Green, supra, 27 Cal. In People v. Brown, supra, 40 Cal. Rptr. The defense did not call Dr. Coburn as a witness. At that point the prosecution had used 21 challenges. (See Ross, supra, 487 U.S. at p. 88 [101 L.Ed.2d at p. 90, 108 S.Ct. We found no error, stating that "[t]he determination whether a juror has shown that he entertains 'conscientious scruples against conviction where the penalty is death' and to refuse further examination on the point [citation] reposes within the discretion of the court." (P. Norris and Bittaker were apprehended in November, after Norris told a friend about Lynettes murder, as well as 4 others he and Bittaker had committed in the previous few months; in those they had dumped the victims bodies in remote locations, so they had not yet been found. Malin's testimony corresponded to Norris's account. Defendant took Hall into some bushes by the road while Norris drove the van, searching unsuccessfully for the intruder. He described defendant's lengthy criminal career dating from adolescence, but noted that [48 Cal. They eventually seized a number of items, including two pieces of jewelry (crosses with chains), a douche package, a "sap," a book on locating police broadcasting frequencies, a container of Vaseline, and several cassette tapes, including the tape recording the torture of Ledford. [3a] [4a] Defendant argues that during his arrest the police failed to comply with sections 844 and 1531 because they failed to identify themselves as police officers or to explain the purpose of their demand for [48 Cal. Thanks for your help! Instructions on the use of prior felony convictions to impeach. There was evidence that all of the victims except Schaefer voluntarily entered defendant's van. 3d 1087] to questions relating to their views on capital punishment, so the parties should have been permitted to ask follow-up questions. 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. medianet_crid = "114740316"; ), As in People v. Dominick (1986) 182 Cal. Year should not be greater than current year. [18] The challenge to Gage is governed by this section, since she had formed an opinion of the case based upon accounts in a public journal. (d) Consistency to preclude reversal on appeal. 3d 438 [116 Cal. Six months after we filed People v. Steger, however, People v. Wiley (1976) 18 Cal. FN 26. [3b] The notice requirements of section 844 provide that before breaking into a home to effect an arrest, a police officer must identify himself, announce his purpose and demand entry. 239].). Certain portions were read by the prosecutor, and acknowledged by defendant, on cross-examination. You can always change this later in your Account settings. 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?" Thus the prosecutor here could reasonably argue that if the photographs supported defendant's version of the facts, defendant would not continue to conceal them. 3d 461 [199 Cal.Rptr. 603, 618 P.2d 149]; People v. Bloyd (1987) 43 Cal. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Sunland, Los Angeles County, California, USA. WebHe had served less than three years. Rptr. Defendant claims such instructions are incomplete because they omit the purpose of the torture. 3d 1085], Both cases permit the court to excuse a juror when that juror has given an unequivocally disqualifying answer. Does anyone actually believe that life imprisonment without possibility of parole is punishment for Mr. Bittaker? The next morning defendant took Lamp up a hill, took some photographs, and left her there. [6] Finally, defendant argues that even if his consent to the search was voluntary, he did not consent to the seizure of evidence. The value of the evidence as impeachment depends upon proof that the prior charges were false. In the absence of any reference to parole, pardon, commutation, or the like, we do not think the prosecutor's comment can be considered misconduct. Defendant replied that he was intimidated by Norris. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. ", Finally, after reviewing the evidence in the case and discussing the statutory factors, the prosecutor concluded: "What has this monster earned? ), FN 20. Despite this inconsistency, the fact that Ms. R. positively identified defendant in a photographic lineup, in addition to the fact that her description of the van closely approximated its actual appearance, create sufficient probable cause for the arresting officers to seize the van as an instrumentality of a crime. (b) Tapes, photographs, and other physical evidence. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Shirley Lynette Ledford I found on Findagrave.com. 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