534, 547 [246 P. 62], which appeared to find improper limitation on voir dire reversible per se. She also spontaneously stated that she believed that a person is innocent until proven guilty. The court sustained the prosecutor's objection. Rptr. Try again later. Juror Hein formed an opinion of the case based on reading newspaper accounts. 662]: "Reported decisions in cases interpreting Penal Code section 872 [order holding defendant to answer] have uniformly held that the 'complaint' filed with the magistrate under Penal Code sections 813 and 806 serves only the purpose of providing a basis for the issuance of a warrant of arrest. 3d 392, 412, and declared that "[a]lthough in many contexts a procedure depriving defendant of the right to secure an impartial jury necessarily dictates reversal (see, e.g., People v. Wheeler [48 Cal. Availability of the original Ledford tape. The record showed that the prosecutor challenged 5 of 6 Black jurors (83.3 percent) and 21 of 60 White jurors (35 percent). I had a head rush (like when you stand up too fast and your vision goes dark). The final victim was Shirley Lynette Ledford, who was taken on Halloween 1979. fn. We therefore turn to an analysis of the jurors in question, bearing in mind that in view of defendant's two additional challenges, it is necessary for him to show erroneous rulings affecting three jurors to prove prejudice. Kuriki, however, also stated that she believed she had the ability to follow the court's instructions and base her decision solely on the evidence as it comes from the witness stand. 2d 782, 87 S. Ct. 1642], and People v. Hill, supra, 12 Cal. over 130). The problem in applying this rule is that it makes the issue turn on the prosecutor's good faith, and the record will rarely contain evidence bearing on that matter. [24] Defendant contends that the agreement between the prosecution and Norris does not meet these criteria. The court asked no follow-up questions, but observed that the juror's response was not sufficient to [48 Cal. 35. It would provide me with closure. Defendant points out that the court also granted the prosecutor two additional peremptory challenges, and speculates that this may have affected defense counsel's tactics. Defendant bought a van, choosing one with sliding doors to make it easier to seize a victim and drag her into the van. FN 14. 5, 546 P.2d 293]; People v. Kanos (1969) 70 Cal. 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. Rptr. The court restricted defense counsel's voir dire on the jurors' experience with senility. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. 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. 3d 731, we noted that in Warden v. Hayden, supra, 387 U.S. 294, the United States Supreme Court held that police may not indiscriminately seize items discovered during the course of a lawful police search. [10] Even if we were to assume that the search and seizure of the Ledford tape was unlawful, the affidavit supporting the warrant authorizing the search of Shoopman's cell contains more than sufficient probable cause. And I think I would have a tendency to have a saturation point perhaps below what other people -- an anger point, perhaps, or something to that effect. [48 Cal. Defendant unpersuasively argues that the second entry by the officers, when the door was kicked in, violated section 844 because the officers failed to give defendant an opportunity to admit them. A declaration that he will try to be impartial, but doubts that he can succeed, is insufficient. Rptr. The two men had recorded themselves torturing Ledford with screwdrivers, raping her, and strangling her with a coat hanger. These conflicting answers present the same issue as arose with Juror Gage. Get an all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! He points out that this special circumstance applies only if "the killing was not committed during the commission of the crime to which he was a witness" ( 190.2, subd. ", Defendant challenges five of the thirty-eight special circumstance findings. App. "Now that takes some of the burden off of you. Under these circumstances it is not reasonably possible that the failure of the court to give a reasonable-doubt instruction affected the verdict. "Now obviously I don't think in this case that it's even close. (P. I am glad I didnt listen to the actual thing. The prosecutor then put on further evidence of defendant's 1974 assault on a store clerk. 2d 89, 94-95 [17 Cal.Rptr. 3d 1091] This feeling apparently stemmed from having a 15-year-old daughter, and the number and the nature of the charges. Defense counsel sought to impeach her by evidence that she had made false charges of sexual molestation against two other men. In this case, as in most, our inquiry begins by examining the prosecutor's penalty phase argument. 4.) 2d 776, 88 S.Ct. What a horrible story. 83, 759 P.2d 1260]. App. [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. The evidence was admissible. Rptr. 3d 143, 149 [177 Cal. (Bittaker subsequently earned the nickname Pliers from his desire to twist and tear girls nipples with his pliers he had used them in the torment of at least one previous victim.). 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. Officer Valento explained this to [48 Cal. In People v. Medina (1974) 41 Cal. The facts in North, supra, 8 Cal. [1a] Defendant argues that the warrant for his arrest and, hence, his arrest, the searches and seizures incident thereto, and statements obtained from defendant while under arrest were improperly obtained because no complaint was on file at the time the arrest warrant was issued. Under these circumstances, we believe the trial court did not err in finding no prima facie showing of group bias. Rptr. This attempt by the prosecutor to enhance his stature with the jury is arguably improper, but hardly prejudicial. (See People v. Harrison (1910) 13 Cal. Create your free profile and get access to exclusive content. Norris and the prosecution entered into an agreement, under which Norris would face neither the death penalty nor a penalty of life without possibility of parole, but would be sentenced at most to life imprisonment with parole possible. Norris wrestled her to the floor, stripped the clothes of the her. 3d 211, 219 [127 Cal. Ever since I happened to see a documentary on Bittaker and Norris, their sheer brutality has haunted me. Rptr. The trial court had previously refused to permit that information to go before the jury, and it is unlikely that an objection during closing argument would have changed that ruling. 275].) The two men became friends, and frequently discussed their mutual interest in rape, and analyzed methods of abducting and raping women without getting caught. It is not the function of the jury to "appeal proof" its verdict. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Defendant choked Lamp while Norris struck her with the hammer until she was dead. (People v. Hill (1967) 66 Cal. FN 16. 3d 1106] Ketchel, supra, 59 Cal. We conclude that the misconduct in question is cognizable on appeal. Expressing his frustration at being unable to question the juror, counsel challenged for cause, but the court denied the challenge. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. 2.20.) This principle requires us to uphold the ruling denying the challenge to Juror Gage. Upptck. He is currently incarcerated at Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility. 3d 1092] facie showing of group bias, thus shifting to the prosecutor the burden to justify his challenges. (Ibid.) 364.) One of these photographs, which shows Hall about to perform oral copulation on defendant, is in evidence. [20] , [17c] The trial judge denied a defense challenge for cause because the juror "just said he would have a difficult time. 3d 573, 584 [209 Cal. 23, We turn, therefore, to the question of prejudice. The coat hanger was still wrapped around her neck. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Thanks for your help! 3d 1 [139 Cal. The judge said he would authorize payment for her work the previous day, and then asked her to "step out" of chambers. Or life imprisonment without possibility of parole? [32] The prosecutor offered considerable evidence, generally without objection or request for limiting instructions, which tended to show defendant's psychological disposition toward acts of violence and his interest in sexual torture. "What this means is, say to give a simple example, if we were to give actual weight in pounds and ounces to the aggravating circumstances and the mitigating circumstances, if the aggravating circumstances weighed 10 pounds and one ounce and the mitigating circumstances weighed 10 pounds, then you would be duty bound to impose a death penalty. [14a] Concerned about the implications of our discussion in Hovey v. Superior Court (1980) 28 Cal. 3d 635, 659, in which the prosecutor told the jury that the law "takes a little bit of sting out in the sense that you have to decide facts. 638-639.) If any one out there can assist in obtaining them, please email. fn. 485, 423 P.2d 557]; People v. Sesslin (1968) 68 Cal. His suicide note stated that the murders haunted him. McLaughlin was present during this voir dire to assist defense counsel. 1454].) Defendant and Norris followed that car to Redondo Beach, where Hall got out and resumed hitchhiking. 47 [276 P. 1003], then confirmed the Estorga holding, but declined to apply it to a case in which the credibility of prosecution witnesses was open to question. [2] A "Ramey" arrest warrant is issued by a magistrate upon the filing of an affidavit form entitled "Probable Cause Complaint in Support of Felony Arrest Warrant." When the judge then denied the motion, he did so on the ground that the defense had not made out a prima facie showing of group bias, not that the prosecutor had rebutted such a showing. Since that classification is a technical one, which would have to be explained to the jury, and when explained would add little to the case, we believe the trial court's ruling was within its discretion. The defense presented psychiatric evidence that defendant may have been in an altered state of consciousness at the time of the assault; the prosecution presented contrary expert evidence in rebuttal. Defendant turned on his tape recorder. Defendant objects to testimony concerning his attempt to abduct Jan Malin because he was not charged in this proceeding with any crime against Malin. He later said it brought him to tears, and caused him to change his stance on capital punishment, from anti to pro. FN 29. Webuse table 6 1 to find the saturation mixing ratio. fn. 440, 710 P.2d 240]. All of these arguments fail if Dr. Markman's testimony was proper rebuttal to the defense penalty evidence. In June of 1979 Norris attempted to rape a woman, but she escaped. By failing to follow up on meaningless (Juror Martin) or ambiguous (Juror Porrazzo) answers, he placed counsel in an impossible position; counsel had reason to believe the jurors were disqualified, but could not prove it without further questions designed to elicit a clear and unambiguous response. 306, 606 P.2d 341].) 3d 1094]. fn. (Cf. Such a proceeding would consume considerable time, and divert the attention of the jury from the case at hand. Norris drove to a store, keeping in communication by radio. 2d 381 [74 Cal. The rebuttal testimony of Dr. Markman. fn. She responded with an unqualified "yes." Here, there is no significant evidence of preconceptions which would bias the deliberations, and a clear statement of the ability to decide on the basis of the evidence. Norris does not mention torture.) The prosecution then called another psychiatrist, Dr. Markman, in rebuttal. 12. Juror Staggs had heard something about the case on television and in the newspaper. [14b] Here certain prospective jurors gave insufficient or ambiguous answers [48 Cal. WebShirley Ledford's body was discovered shortly after she was killed. WebShirley Lynette Ledford passed awayon 1 Nov 1979in Sunland, Los Angeles County, California, USA. ", In Caldwell v. Mississippi, supra, 472 U.S. 320, the prosecutor argued to the jury that theirs was not the final decision as to life or death, but that the case would be reviewed by an appellate court. 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. 3d 629 [221 Cal. App. A complaint can be used to institute criminal proceedings without serving as a basis for an arrest warrant, and we see no reason why the converse may not also serve -- that a complaint can furnish probable cause for arrest even though a different document is used to institute proceedings. After a 50-year gap in which we have found no reported cases, this court again addressed the subject in People v. Williams, supra, 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. medianet_width = "728"; Rptr. Failed to report flower. When Schaefer walked by, he grabbed her and dragged her into the van. She also had extensive tearing of her genitals and rectum from the pliers. 849] and People v. Rousseau (1982) 129 Cal. 3d 255, 264 [221 Cal. Juror Mims was uncertain whether he could return a death verdict and told the judge, "If you ask me if I could kill somebody, I don't know. Further, in People v. Rogers (1978) 21 Cal. Although Ms. R. did not describe the van with the same specificity as North's victim's description of the car, the critical similarity is that in both cases the police had probable cause to believe the vehicle was not merely a container of evidence, but an instrumentality of the crime. fn. Section 844 provides in relevant part: "To make an arrest a peace officer may break open the door or window of the house in which the person to be arrested is , after having demanded admittance and explained the purpose for which admittance is desired." 3d 539. They drove into the mountains, passing the place where Schaefer was killed. Six or seven uniformed police officers participated in defendant's arrest. On cross-examination, the prosecutor asked defendant why he had not objected when Norris abandoned Andrea Hall in the mountains. Rptr. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? ), FN 20. 3d 162, and the CALJIC instruction which was based on Wiley, and instructed in the language of People v. Steger, supra, 16 Cal. Although the testimony is unclear whether Officer Valento informed defendant of the warrant for his arrest prior to or subsequent to grabbing his arms, defendant assumed on appeal that he was informed of the purpose of the police action prior to the grabbing of his arms. The ruling of the court in thus limiting the appellant in his examination of the jurors was, in our opinion, the deprival of the appellant of a fundamental right, -- a right to be tried by an impartial jury. Defendant took Hall into some bushes by the road while Norris drove the van, searching unsuccessfully for the intruder. 4 Dryburgh further testified that defendant told him of kidnapping and killing two girls on one occasion, but incorrectly identified Schaefer as one of the two. Norris testified, however, that all were immediately subdued, and then transported a considerable distance against their will. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Lynettes autopsy revealed blunt force trauma to the head, face, and breasts, and her left elbow was completely shattered. Rptr. Juror Andry, asked if she would automatically vote for life imprisonment, answered, "Yes, I guess so." Shirley Lynette Ledford Born March 4, 1963 in California She worked part time at a restaurant Theres hardly any information out there about her An autopsy was done and in addition to the strangulation they saw 329-330 [86 L.Ed.2d at p. 240], quoting McGautha v. California (1971) 402 U.S. 183, 208 [28 L. Ed. (People v. Ghent, supra, 43 Cal. 2d 72, 76 [207 P.2d 51], we defined murder by torture as requiring an intent to cause cruel suffering "either for the purpose of revenge, extortion, persuasion, or to satisfy some other untoward propensity." 18. Defendant set out to rape Gilliam. (P. (d) Consistency to preclude reversal on appeal. Norris could not get the hanger tight enough, but defendant used pliers to tighten it and kill Schaefer. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Shirley Lynette Ledford I found on Findagrave.com. 79.) According to court documents, the men picked up Ledford, who was hitchhiking home from her job, on Halloween. 2d 497, to uphold the seizure of magazines and paraphernalia and a loaded revolver from a van belonging to the defendant, who was accused of molesting children and photographing them in his van. The prosecutor, as we have noted, told the jury that their task was not so much to determine what penalty defendant should receive -- the law "takes some of [that] burden off of you" -- as simply to determine whether aggravating factors outweigh mitigating. 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 argues that the prosecutor did not challenge White jurors with similar problems. Before they could offer her a ride, a man in another car picked up Hall. 2d 503 [30 Cal. Rptr. 6. 3d 1067] when Norris said they were killed. Heta poddar Populra shower idag. After about 45 minutes defendant emerged, and the 2 men argued whether to kill Schaefer. Finally, when Juror Staggs, on general voir dire, said that because of her bias against rapists she might go for a "stiffer sentence," defense counsel was not permitted to ask if she would automatically vote for death. He testified that he and Norris picked up Andrea Hall when she was hitchhiking, and offered her $200 for sex and photographs, to which she agreed. 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. But whether or not counsel was ineffective in this regard -- an issue which cannot be decided upon the present record -- in light of counsel's failure to move to strike the overt-act allegation, the trial court did not err in admitting the evidence. They drove [48 Cal. The prosecutor's question concerning a letter to Shoopman. Upon rehearing, we approved a jury instruction to the same effect. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. 2d 679, 687 [284 P.2d 481] [marital privilege]; People v. Lathrom (1961) 192 Cal. 368, 729 P.2d 802]; People v. Teitelbaum (1958) 163 Cal. Rptr. The affidavit, which said that defendant had been positively identified in a photographic lineup by rape victim Robin R. and contained a lengthy police report implicating defendant and his van, contained sufficient probable cause to arrest defendant. 3d 572, 584 [189 Cal. Brand's interviews with Bittaker during his final years in prison are the basis of the special. Try again later. He saw defendant leave a grocery store with a package of meat hidden in his clothes. (h).) [4b] It is undisputed that Officer Valento technically complied with the knock requirement. But we did not endorse the prosecutor's arguments in Hendricks, Guzman or Boyde. In People v. Minjares (1979) 24 Cal. 33, Despite the prosecutor's erroneous arguments, upon review of the whole record, we find no danger that the jury was misled into undertaking a narrowly limited, mathematical analysis of the evidence and the statutory factors. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Richard Such, under appointment by the Supreme Court, for Defendant and Appellant. He argues that the testimony was improper under Evidence Code section 730 because defendant did not put his mental state in issue. Malin screamed, and people started to come out of the houses nearby. 2d 711, 726, 91 S. Ct. Rptr. A while later Norris returned alone, and told defendant that Hall could find her own way home. Within 5 minutes of Shirley Lynette entering the van Bittaker drove the van to the silent place, then Shirley was thrown to the back side of the van. Norris was unwilling to risk such a sentence, and finally agreed to the killing. There is a problem with your email/password. Defendant said it looked like "Cindy," and asked Lambert to add coat hangers and pliers to the picture. Rptr. (P. In the most recent decision, People v. Kronemyer (1987) 189 Cal. 2d 356 [78 Cal. When the jury was finally selected, defendant did not claim that any juror was incompetent, or was not impartial. 467, 455 P.2d 395]. Prison, of course. Rptr. 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. Norris then drove away without defendant, who fled on foot. FN 15. 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." The prosecutor's description of the process by which the jury should decide the penalty verdict was inadequate because it left no place for a decision as to what penalty is appropriate. 3d 1083] disqualify her. 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. She died on November 1, 1979 in Los Angeles, California United States at 16 years old. [22] We have previously discussed the voir dire of Juror Porrazzo, and noted that her answer to a question asking whether she would automatically vote in favor of death was equivocal. Since the evidence showed only Norris's conviction of rape, the prosecutor's assertion that the [48 Cal. Richard Shoopman, a convict friend of defendant and Norris, said Norris had told him many times of his desire to rape young women. North therefore declined to view Coolidge as controlling. [Citation omitted.]'" Question three asked: "Do you have such a conscientious opinion or religious conviction regarding the death penalty that if you found the defendant guilty of murder in the first degree and you found the special circumstances alleged to be true, that you would automatically find the penalty to be life imprisonment without the possibility of parole?" FN 28. That's true." Staggs told the judge that she had worked at a rape crisis center, and did not believe she would be impartial in a case involving charges of rape. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? [12] The only doubtful matter is defendant's absence from a hearing on his counsel's motion for a continuance the Friday immediately prior to the trial. [21] Juror Kuriki had not been exposed to media accounts of the case, and had no preformed opinions. We do not believe that the language concerning the scope of judicial review in this case presents any significant risk of inducing Norris to give false or incomplete testimony. medianet_crid = "114740316"; 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. Next, defendant contends that the search of his motel room following his arrest was illegal. These repeated displays of concern about the death penalty before any evidence of guilt has been presented may prompt the jurors to infer that the court and counsel assume the penalty trial will occur." [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. Lynette told him, Ill scream if you stop hitting me., But Norris didnt stop. In adopting this standard to measure reversible error, we follow our recent decision in People v. Coleman (1988) 46 Cal. 79-80. The Supreme Court reasoned that the right of peremptory challenge is not itself of constitutional dimension; it is a means to protect the constitutional right to an impartial jury. ), and it also stated that "examination of the vehicle turned up additional evidence linking [defendant] with the crime." Then, towards the middle the sounds are of Bittaker beating her about the chest with his fists and tormenting the screaming and pleading girl with vise grip pliers on her genitals, breasts and nipples. Second, and perhaps more important, the judge did not conduct an adequate voir dire himself. 3d 1081]. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Neither permitted a court to prohibit voir dire of jurors who gave equivocal answers. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. 225, 531 P.2d 793].) (Pp. 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. (Section 288 is lewd or lascivious acts involving children. Does anyone actually believe that life imprisonment without possibility of parole is punishment for Mr. Bittaker? 2d 393, 402-403, 104 S.Ct. 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