FN 3. 3d 258, 280.) Norris testified against Bittaker after pleading guilty to all charges in exchange for prosecutors not seeking the death penalty against him. Defense counsel agreed, but again objected that vague answers to the court's questions did not really reveal the views of the jurors, and the court's ruling did not give attorneys latitude to explore the matter. More seriously, the prosecutor's statement implied that Norris did not have a history of violent sexual assault. 640, 640 P.2d 776].). 10. In any case, this remote sort of office gossip would fall within the statute as public rumor. "Now obviously I don't think in this case that it's even close. Defendant testified that he never saw them again. Rptr. Link your TV provider to stream full episodes and live TV. Defendant set out to rape Gilliam. 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. ), FN 12. In 1987, Paul Bynum, who had been the chief investigator of the Bittaker-Norris murders, committed suicide at age 39. FN 17. 172, 450 P.2d 564] and its progeny to uphold the seizure of the van as an instrumentality of the crime. 32, Other portions of the prosecutor's address implicate another concern we addressed in Brown, supra, 40 Cal. The majority in North, supra, 8 Cal. They saw, however, a number of items in plain view which, they realized, might be evidence of other crimes they were investigating. Evidence of the Malin incident was excluded at the preliminary examination but defense counsel did not move to dismiss or strike the accompanying overt-act allegation. According to Norris, it impressed defendant as an instantaneous, quiet, and relatively painless way of killing, but as defendant said, in reality it was not that easy. 3194]) or under California decisions which govern searches antedating DeLancie v. Superior Court (1982) 31 Cal. fn. (See People v. Manson (1977) 71 Cal. Failed to remove flower. 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 1063]. 3d 1097]. App. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Juror Andry, asked if she would automatically vote for life imprisonment, answered, "Yes, I guess so." The body had extensive bruising and tearing on the breasts, It is apparent, however, that defendant was not prejudiced under any applicable standard of prejudice, for while defendant disputes how many victims were tortured, it is undisputed that whatever torture was inflicted was done for a "sadistic purpose. Weve updated the security on the site. With Norris's assistance, the police discovered and identified the skulls of Jacqueline Gilliam and Leah Lamp. FN 26. 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. Sergeant Farrand, an officer participating in defendant's arrest, testified that Officer Valento announced that it was the Burbank police after knocking on the door. 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." 2447].) The men threw both bodies over an embankment into the chaparral. Where do you think he's been for 18 of the last 22 years? 30 Anticipating the obvious rejoinder that the defense, through Dr. Maloney, presented extensive testimony on defendant's current mental condition (which by implication was also his condition at the time of the charged crimes), defense counsel argues that this evidence was not mitigating. Our most recent decision to discuss limitation on voir dire was People v. Fuentes (1985) 40 Cal. WebFull Name Shirley Lynette Ledford Born March 4, 1963 California, United States Died United States (aged 16) Gender Female Race/Ethnicity White Parent (s) Dolores Marie Ledford Rptr. Although the plurality opinion of Justice Stewart concluded that a seizure could not be justified on the theory that the vehicle was itself the "instrumentality" of the crime because the plain-view doctrine applied only to inadvertent discovery of incriminating evidence (id., at pp. The defense objected to the judge's rulings denying its challenges for cause to five jurors, but used peremptory challenges to dismiss those jurors. 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." [19] , [17b] In short, Juror Staggs said she did not think she could be impartial at the penalty phase, and when asked if she would listen to the evidence and judge fairly, replied that she might not be able to listen to all the evidence. The important point, and one defendant concedes, is that probable cause was shown to support the issuance of the arrest warrant; it is immaterial whether that same document initiated criminal proceedings against him. Defendant must show that the error affected his right to a fair and impartial jury. (P. Nye observed expressly that the trial judge had excused only those jurors whose answers made their disqualification unmistakably clear, and said there was no need for further examination of those particular jurors. 2d 184 [329 P.2d 157].) fn. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. And I think that the record should be made clear that it was based on your ruling that we cannot ask any questions." An autopsy revealed that, in addition to having been sexually violated, she had died of strangulation after receiving Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Defendant choked Lamp while Norris struck her with the hammer until she was dead. I felt like I was sweating but I wasnt. 3d 1064] time to pray before they did; Norris, however, assured her that she would not be killed. 3d 21, 55 [188 Cal. At trial, defendant objected to the seizure of the tape from the van, but not to the subsequent "search" of the tape. 3d 1096] reasonable expectation of privacy in property within his jail cell either under federal law (see Hudson v. Palmer (1984) 468 U.S. 517, 526 [82 L. Ed. 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. As stated in People v. Linden (1959) 52 Cal. 626] [torture-murder special circumstance does not require proof of causation] [48 Cal. We upheld the court's refusal to allow defense counsel to question those jurors for the purpose of rehabilitation, citing Ketchel. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. FN 24. Rptr. Rptr. The prosecutor asked, "in fact, Mr. Bittaker, Mr. Norris was afraid of you, isn't that true?" fn. 29 and he facetiously asked if Budds would like "to read and correct it." Defendant testified that none of the victims was restrained involuntarily in his presence. It would provide me with closure. Defendant objects to testimony concerning his attempt to abduct Jan Malin because he was not charged in this proceeding with any crime against Malin. Most of the killings involved the rape and torture of the victims. To view it, confirm your age. Defendant certainly had a right to attempt to show that Norris and Jackson had committed some of the crimes of which he was charged. Defendant's motion to suppress the seized evidence under Penal Code section 1538.5 was denied by the trial court. His opinion thus falls under those covered by section 1076. 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. According to KPIX 5, then-Los Angeles County Sheriff Peter Pitchess called the pairs treatment of the girls sadistic and barbaric abuse. An audio recording was played at the trial which contains the voice of a young girl screaming and begging for mercy while she is being raped and tortured, according to court documents, KPIX reported. 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. [48 Cal. In People v. Tubby (1949) 34 Cal. Ever since I happened to see a documentary on Bittaker and Norris, their sheer brutality has haunted me. I am glad I didnt listen to the actual thing. 849, 729 P.2d 115], because it depicts the weighing process as one involving the application of an arithmetical formula involving the assignment of weights to each of the factors, followed by an addition of the entries in each column to determine the balance. (See People v. Wheeler, supra, 22 Cal. (Section 288 is lewd or lascivious acts involving children. Rptr. [45] The prosecutor argued, without objection, that the jury should impose the death penalty to deter felons from murdering their victims. Teale, supra, 70 Cal. He described defendant's lengthy criminal career dating from adolescence, but noted that [48 Cal. It also described the abduction and rape of Andrea Hall (but not her murder), and the abduction of Gilliam and Lamp. 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. Code, 913; see People v. Wilkes (1955) 44 Cal. A declaration that he will try to be impartial, but doubts that he can succeed, is insufficient. 3d 1106] Ketchel, supra, 59 Cal. Defendant responded that Norris had training in martial arts. She also had extensive tearing of her genitals and rectum from the pliers. 2d 503 [30 Cal. Defendant claims his purported consent to the search was vitiated by the allegedly illegal arrest (a contention we have already rejected), that the trial court failed to rule on the voluntariness of his consent, that if defendant did in fact consent to the search, he did not consent to the seizure of evidence, and that the items seized by the police officers failed to meet the "nexus" requirement of Warden v. Hayden (1967) 387 U.S. 294 [18 L. Ed. Exclusion of evidence of crimes of Norris and Jackson. The book, entitled "The Last Ride," contained a detailed account of the murder of Lucinda Schaefer by Norris and the author. [24] Defendant contends that the agreement between the prosecution and Norris does not meet these criteria. He has no mental illness except an inability to empathize with others. 363.) The defense did not call Dr. Coburn as a witness. [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. And the mitigating circumstances aren't going to make that scale even come off the ground. Defense counsel interpreted that answer as an automatic vote for death; the court interpreted it differently. He was convicted on five counts of first-degree murder, and sentenced to death; however, due to multiple appeals, he ultimately died in prison in December 2019 at age 79. 3d 1105] rape was not forcible went beyond the evidence. 3d 512 [220 Cal. 281. [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. [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. 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. Rptr. (59 Cal.2d at p. Defendant then parked the van a short distance down the street. 3d 431 [247 Cal. Defendant, however, is barred from raising this objection on appeal because he failed to object to the playing of the tape in the trial court. As we have noted, one of defendant's photographs of Andrea Hall and six of Jacqueline Gilliam were identified and introduced into evidence. 11. (See People v. Green (1980) 27 Cal. [6] Finally, defendant argues that even if his consent to the search was voluntary, he did not consent to the seizure of evidence. Rptr. 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. Norris was unwilling to risk such a sentence, and finally agreed to the killing. FN 31. It had learned of defendant's prior conviction for assault with a deadly weapon, and Shoopman's prior conviction for murder. Defendant took Hall up a small hill, maintaining communication with Norris by walkie-talkie. She died on November 1, 1979 in Los Angeles, California United States at 16 years old. In People v. Minjares (1979) 24 Cal. It was never intended by this provision of the constitution to take from the defendant in a criminal action his fundamental right to a jury trial or in any substantial manner to abridge this right." After the arresting officers had notified the Hermosa Beach police department that they had defendant in custody, the officers were informed that defendant may have been involved in "some 187's [murders] of females, that there was Mace or some other type of chemical agent used in one of the attacks," and that some of the victims may have been photographed. Oops, we were unable to send the email. 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. (See People v. Rist (1976) 16 Cal. 6 based upon an affidavit filed by a Sergeant Bynum of the Hermosa Beach police department. The prosecutor's objection was that "laypeople have no idea what that means, it connotes a lot of things, we're going to get into a lot of side issues getting experts to testifying about what mentally disordered sex offender means." When Norris returned, they drove to a new location. 3d 1062] area. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Defendant also claims other portions of the prosecutor's argument were misconduct: 1. 762.). When the jury was finally selected, defendant did not claim that any juror was incompetent, or was not impartial. 317, 628 P.2d 869], which broadened the scope of voir dire to permit examination for peremptory challenge), a party was entitled to put questions which might expose a basis for a challenge for cause. 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." 2d 711, 726, 91 S. Ct. (People v. Coleman, supra, 46 Cal. [48 Cal. North therefore declined to view Coolidge as controlling. This list of exceptions to the per se rule of Carmichael, supra, 198 Cal. 3d 264, 309-310 [168 Cal. 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. 15 Holding that the doctrine did not permit the search of a closed container within a vehicle (p. 423) -- a holding that does not affect the present case -- the court remarked that "[i]f there were any vitality to the 'instrumentality' exception as it applies to automobiles , it would be applicable only to a scientific examination of the object itself, for example for fingerprints, bloodstains, or the taking of tire impressions or paint scrapings." 732, 579 P.2d 1048], we relied on Teale, supra, 70 Cal. 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." The court, however, failed to instruct the jury at the penalty phase that before it could consider these crimes as aggravating factors, they must find beyond a reasonable doubt that defendant committed the crimes. Once you decide, if you do, that the aggravating circumstances outweigh the mitigating circumstances, it's automatic." And nobody has found her. 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." [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. 5. Rptr. App. Judicial limitations on voir dire vary in scope and severity, and in their impact on the jury selection and the ultimate outcome of trial. Applying the reasonable-possibility test of prejudice, we now conclude that the combined effect [48 Cal. 28 The prosecution objected to taking the original tape from the court, and the court refused to permit any copying. 855, 659 P.2d 1144].). Although found in contempt of court, he refused to divulge their exact location, and a police search failed to find them. Drag images here or select from your computer for Shirley Lynette Ledford memorial. Please reset your password. If McLaughlin were willing to work pro bono, or counsel to pay her fees from some other source, she would be entitled to remain and continue to assist in the selection. Try again later. 224, 591 P.2d 514], however, the court criticized the use of the "instrumentality of the crime" theory to justify the search of an automobile. 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. App. 3d 1092] facie showing of group bias, thus shifting to the prosecutor the burden to justify his challenges. (She described the van in which she was abducted as light blue, when defendant's van in fact is silver.) 325, 88 A.L.R.2d 785] [attorney-client privilege].) Malin's testimony corresponded to Norris's account. Defendant then took Gilliam out of the van and killed her, first thrusting an ice pick through her ear into her brain, then choking her. That anyone could take such great pleasure from causing people such great pain and suffering just boggles my mind. The tape has never been released to the public. Therefore, on December 27, Judge Woolpert of the San Luis Obispo Superior Court executed a warrant authorizing the search of Shoopman's cell in the California Men's Colony for letters or photographs sent to Shoopman from defendant or Norris. Learn more about managing a memorial . Defendant's van contained a small sledgehammer. fn. [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. 2d 231, 105 S. Ct. 2633] or People v. Brown (1985) 40 Cal. 785].). 3d 512, and Allen, supra, 42 Cal. 3d 480 [124 Cal.Rptr. ", Defense counsel responded: "Judge, what I'm concerned about, and I think the record should be made clear, is that you've indicated, if I'm interpreting correctly that in reference and regards to the death qualifying questions that neither Mr. Kay [the prosecutor] nor I would be permitted to ask any questions. 777, 366 P.2d 33] and People v. Ketchel, supra, 59 Cal. He showed Norris two pictures in which Hall appeared frightened, and told Norris that he took them after telling Hall that he was going to kill her, and challenging her to come up with as many reasons as she could why he should not kill her. "That tape was going to be used for his own sexual gratification. On September 27, 1979, defendant and Norris attempted to abduct an unidentified woman, but she dodged behind the van and escaped. Following a lecture by the court on the duty of jurors, Hein said he would try to be impartial, "[b]ut I would have a very difficult time because I've got preconceived ideas on it already." Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. On June 24, 1979, defendant was driving the van, with Norris as passenger, on the Pacific Coast Highway in Redondo Beach. Coleman in turn relied on the decision of the United States Supreme Court in Ross v. Oklahoma (1988) 487 U.S. p. 81 [101 L. Ed. 3d 1072] admittance. Rptr. Norris drove to a store, keeping in communication by radio. It dismissed five additional jurors, bringing its total to twenty-six, but did not utilize the two extra challenges given it by the judge. 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. FN 9. [48 Cal. 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. (Pp. (Id., at p. 305, italics added.) At trial, confronted with the tape, Bittaker actually had the audacity to claim that it was just a threesome, and pointed out that Lynette had asked them to kill her. Defendant took Hall into some bushes by the road while Norris drove the van, searching unsuccessfully for the intruder. (46 Cal.3d at p. Rptr. 294.) cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He excused those jurors who raised their hand. 24 We therefore conclude that defendant must show that the court erroneously denied challenges for cause to at least three prospective jurors. Defendant maintains that a single erroneous denial of a challenge for cause is prejudicial; the Attorney General argues that since defendant received two extra peremptory challenges, he must show that at least three challenges were improperly denied. 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. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Sunland, Los Angeles County, California, USA. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Or life imprisonment without possibility of parole? Relying on the descriptions by Norris and other witnesses, a police artist reconstructed some of the photographs. The court afforded the prosecutor a chance to respond -- the prosecutor denied the charge -- and then denied defendant's motion. App. On one occasion defendant committed a crime and was returned to custody the day of his release. In response to the fourth question, whether she would automatically vote for death if she found defendant guilty of first degree murder with special circumstances, she replied, "Well, if all the evidence pointed that way, yes.". Shortly after beginning his argument, he asked the jury: "What penalty has Lawrence Sigmond Bittaker earned in this case? We do not question a judge's discretion to decide that a juror's disqualification is so clear that further voir dire is pointless, and to excuse the juror, but this does not justify denying voir dire when the juror's answers are equivocal and the juror is retained. 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. Real-Time Avsnitt som spelas nu. After two hours of torture toward the end of which Lynette was begging them to just kill her. based on information from your browser. Defendant bought a van, choosing one with sliding doors to make it easier to seize a victim and drag her into the van. 1 Follower WebThe audio tape Bittaker and Norris created of themselves raping and torturing Shirley Lynette Ledford remains in the possession of the FBI Academy. 442], defendant, an attorney, was accused of defrauding a senile client. North v. Superior Court (1972) 8 Cal. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. (18 Cal.3d at p. 173, fn. 638-639.) over 130). 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. 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. FN 6. Learn more about merges. 3d 263 [127 Cal. Any process which can yield a conclusion that aggravating considerations prevail by 50.1 percent to 49.9 percentage is clearly not the kind of qualitative moral assessment required by our decisions. Norris then moved into the driver's seat. at p. And I made that type of ruling, and I've made that clear to the attorneys. The judge then announced that, although he was satisfied with his rulings on challenges for cause, "I have decided to give you two additional peremptories in addition to the 26 based on an abundance of caution." The prosecutor challenged for cause. Failed to delete memorial. 3d 739, 768 [239 Cal. (Rogers, at p. [48 Cal. Rptr. 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. 22. 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." 3d 1090] fairly and impartially judge and evaluate such a situation?" fn. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. 393, 528 P.2d 1].) An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. 369, 506 P.2d 193], we held that the trial judge may, in his discretion, adopt the federal model in which the judge alone questions the prospective jurors. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Lamp's skull showed the effect of the hammer blows. Receive small business resources and advice about entrepreneurial info, home based business, business The first two questions inquired about guilt and special circumstances. 2d 503, 538-539.) Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. They saw Lucinda (Cindy) Schaefer, age 16, walking along the highway. Warning Sensitive Content: Click here to read the Transcript of Shirley Lynette Ledford audio recording. We agree with defendant that this instruction was erroneously incomplete. 2d 690, 87 S. Ct. 3d 731, 758 [117 Cal. 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. 1. This argument is inconsistent with our opinion in People v. Allen (1986) 42 Cal. 354], quoted in People v. Perez (1962) 58 Cal. VI, 13] of the constitution can be relied upon to sustain the judgment herein. (Greven v. Superior Court (1969) 71 Cal. (People v. Hill (1974) 12 Cal. "Ramey" arrest warrant and affidavit forms resulted from our decision in People v. Ramey (1976) 16 Cal. Norris described the other photographs, which showed Hall nude in various poses. They drove [48 Cal. The prosecution may not comment upon a defendant's failure to call a witness if the defendant has a privilege to bar disclosure of that witness's testimony. In the present case, there is evidence that Shoopman received letters from defendant which he destroyed, but we have no information as to the contents of those letters, or what the prosecutor knew of their contents. 3d 242, 250 [108 Cal. During the first day of jury selection, jurors were questioned individually in chambers concerning their views of the death penalty. 3d 542 [146 Cal. Bsta poddarna Rekommenderas av oss. (d) Consistency to preclude reversal on appeal. WebFind a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6681995/shirley-lynette-ledford: accessed ), memorial page for Shirley Lynette Ledford (4 Mar 19631 Second, and perhaps more important, the judge did not conduct an adequate voir dire himself. In closing argument the prosecutor remarked, "And you didn't see Dr. Coburn testify here. 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