The second portion of the tape contains Norris's voice, urging Ledford to scream, and more screaming by Ledford. 3d 1064] time to pray before they did; Norris, however, assured her that she would not be killed. The Attorney General points out that the defense was permitted to ask a broad variety of questions on general voir dire. Try again. 21 As we stated in People v. Hughes (1961) 57 Cal. Its ruling is not an abuse of discretion. (People v. [48 Cal. (P. The police ultimately recovered fourteen photographs and five letters, two of which were introduced as evidence. 306.) Some of these photographs came into possession of defense counsel, who turned them over to the police, and they were admitted into evidence. It also described the abduction and rape of Andrea Hall (but not her murder), and the abduction of Gilliam and Lamp. WebBy the time I finished reading about Shirley Lynette Ledford, I was physically disturbed. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. The court overruled defendant's objection. 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. 3d 351 [128 Cal. As we have noted, the agreement called for full and complete testimony. On this record we conclude that the trial court erred in denying the challenge for cause. 2d 356 [78 Cal. Rptr. 542] [torture murder under 189 requires proof of causation].). I am glad I didnt listen to the actual thing. [27] He maintains, however, that the objection was also based upon violation of his Fifth and Sixth Amendment rights, because Sergeant Budds asked him for the manuscript without giving Miranda (Miranda v. Arizona (1966) 384 U.S. 436 [16 L. Ed. fn. The death penalty? The conference at which the court made its ruling was unreported. 2d 711, 726, 91 S. Ct. I felt like I was sweating but I wasnt. With Norris's assistance, the police discovered and identified the skulls of Jacqueline Gilliam and Leah Lamp. Rptr. She was followed by Andrea Joy Hall, 18; Jacqueline Doris Gilliam, 15; Jacqueline Leah Lamp, 13, and Shirley Lynette Ledford, 16. [] If the death penalty isn't proper in this case, when would it ever be proper? ", 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. Defendant was arrested pursuant to a "Ramey" arrest warrant fn. 3d 934, 938 [109 Cal. The prosecution requested two additional challenges also, to which the court agreed. Rptr. 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. Defendant kidnapped and murdered five teenage girls, raped four of them, and tortured at least one. 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. Further, in People v. Rogers (1978) 21 Cal. 2d 679, 687 [284 P.2d 481] [marital privilege]; People v. Lathrom (1961) 192 Cal. App. The bodies of Lucinda Schaefer and Andrea Hall were never found. Defense counsel sought to impeach her by evidence that she had made false charges of sexual molestation against two other men. The questions concerning the validity of the witness-killing and torture-murder special circumstances are technical matters which do not affect the admissibility of evidence. [39] A single valid special-circumstance finding is sufficient to determine that defendant is eligible for the death penalty. The court told defense counsel that under the rules he could not rehabilitate her, and granted the challenge. 3d 1102] and People v. Talamantez (1985) 169 Cal. 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. Norris compelled Ledford to orally copulate him, then turned on the recorder and began hitting her on the elbow with a hammer. Rptr. 340, 426 P.2d 908]; see People v. Valerio (1970) 13 Cal. 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. Norris had pleaded guilty and agreed to testify against Bittaker in order to avoid the death penalty. 762.). Laboratory examination showed sperm in her mouth, vagina and anus. 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. For example, during the general voir dire of Juror Staggs, she said that if defendant committed rape, "I think I would probably be more inclined to go for a stiffer sentence, possible." 3d 749, 770 and cases there cited) or can justify his failure to do so (People v. Box (1984) 152 Cal. 800, 689 P.2d 430].) At trial, defendant objected to the seizure of the tape from the van, but not to the subsequent "search" of the tape. 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. 546.). Family members linked to this person will appear here. Defendant claimed that these figures demonstrate a prima facie case, shifting to the prosecutor the burden to justify the challenges. Following defendant's arrest, Officer Valento informed defendant that he was under arrest for robbery, rape, and "288." In response to a question whether he could put that opinion out of his mind and decide the case on the evidence, he replied, "I wish I could say yes, okay, but I really don't think so." 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. Later during the voir dire defense counsel asked the judge to explain his ruling to defendant. A capital sentencing scheme relying on jury discretion, Caldwell said, assumes "'that jurors confronted with the truly awesome responsibility of decreeing death for a fellow human will act with due regard for the consequences of their decision [].' Juror Staggs had heard something about the case on television and in the newspaper. In fact defendant helped throughout the search, pointing out photographs in a box, and opening his combination safe for the officers. She screamed on cue for the tape, but was not tortured in his presence. 3d 1090] fairly and impartially judge and evaluate such a situation?" The men then traded activities. (Cf. It is not the function of the jury to "appeal proof" its verdict. WebLedford's body was found by a jogger the following morning. 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. The audio cassette of Lynette Ledfords torture is in the hands of the FBI, and is used to desensitize new agents to the reality of torture and murder. A while later Norris returned alone, and told defendant that Hall could find her own way home. In Nye, supra, 71 Cal. fn. 1 Follower 2d 287, 292, fn. fn. Your email address will not be published. Norris wrestled her to the floor, stripped the clothes of the her. The evidence was admissible. Likewise his failure to object to the allegedly improper argument bars that issue on appeal. Try again later. Barring mention that Norris had been adjudicated a mentally disordered sex offender. 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. 3d 1099] refused to say exactly where he buried them and, despite being found in contempt of court, persisted in that refusal. His suicide note stated that the murders haunted him. But if he can [48 Cal. Defendant calls our attention to People v. Carmichael (1926) 198 Cal. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. All statutory references are to the Penal Code unless otherwise stated. Listen Later. 8 that a complaint is a document which institutes a criminal proceeding, fn. 3d 461 [199 Cal.Rptr. 1, 700 P.2d 782], as a reference to a nonstatutory aggravating factor. (See People v. Robertson (1982) 33 Cal. (People v. Wheeler, supra, 22 Cal. WebHe had served less than three years. We upheld the court's refusal to allow defense counsel to question those jurors for the purpose of rehabilitation, citing Ketchel. Since defendant did not claim that any of the 12 jurors who heard the case were subject to challenge for cause, or were not impartial, his right to an impartial jury was not abridged. Since the prosecutor already had five challenges remaining, we doubt that the effect was signficant. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. (See People v. Baines (1981) 30 Cal. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Defendant then returned to the van, and Norris stood watch outside. Roy Norris was convicted of four counts of first-degree murder and one count of second-degree murder, and sentenced to 45 years to life. Then they bound her hands behind her back. Ms. R. also selected defendant's photograph out of a photographic lineup of potential suspects. 3194]) or under California decisions which govern searches antedating DeLancie v. Superior Court (1982) 31 Cal. Thus there is no evidence to support an instruction on the crime of false imprisonment. At one point defendant demands Ledford tell him what she is doing, and she describes an act of oral copulation. Norris testified against Bittaker after pleading guilty to all charges in exchange for prosecutors not seeking the death penalty against him. (P. 504, 455 P.2d 432]. Defendant and Norris had seen a gangster movie while in prison in which the villain killed his victims in this fashion. He was sentenced to 45 years to life in prison. (Italics added.) After the third knock, the bathroom window to the immediate right of the door was opened by the defendant, who asked, "Who is it?" The tape recording of the torture of Shirley Ledford was discovered in defendant's van. Richard Shoopman, a convict friend of defendant and Norris, said Norris had told him many times of his desire to rape young women. When they arrived at the fire road in the mountains, Norris raped Schaefer while defendant stood lookout. 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. This account has been disabled. FN 33. They saw Lucinda (Cindy) Schaefer, age 16, walking along the highway. The next morning defendant took Lamp up a hill, took some photographs, and left her there. fn. 2. Real-Time Avsnitt som spelas nu. omitted] of the commission of the crime for which such arrest is made. Section 1101, subdivision (a), however, prohibits the use of prior specific conduct only "when offered to prove [defendant's] conduct on a specified occasion." The coat hanger was still wrapped around her neck. 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. He then pushed the ice pick through Gilliam's ear; she screamed and fell dead. (People v. Lo Cigno (1961) 193 Cal. (e) The method of weighing factors and determining penalty. 19 [48 Cal. Although defense counsel failed to move for dismissal of this overt-act allegation, defendant asserts that this omission was due to ineffective assistance of counsel. Thanks for your help! FN 23. Rptr. In North a young girl was abducted at knifepoint by the defendant and forced into his car. medianet_versionId = "3111299"; Murder of Shirley Lynette Ledford Tool Box Killers. 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. This instruction was legally correct. The prosecutor's use of peremptory challenges. This would in effect force the parties to present evidence concerning two long-past sexual incidents which never reached the point of formal charges. (Compare People v. Hoban (1985) 176 Cal. The right to voir dire, like the right to peremptory challenge at issue in Coleman, supra, 46 Cal. 13 After defendant responded in the negative to Officer Valento's inquiry whether anyone else was present in defendant's room, the officer directed another officer to kick in the locked door so that the officers could enter the room and take defendant completely into their custody. (She described the van in which she was abducted as light blue, when defendant's van in fact is silver.) (Pp. 368, 729 P.2d 802]; People v. Teitelbaum (1958) 163 Cal. Both cases appear distinguishable. [48 Cal. I had a head rush (like when you stand up too fast and your vision goes dark). After the officers were stationed at all of defendant's windows, Officer Valento knocked on the door of defendant's motel room. [43] Defendant argues that since Dr. Coburn examined him at counsel's request, Dr. Coburn's opinions were protected by the attorney-client privilege. ). 3d 1106] Ketchel, supra, 59 Cal. (Id., p. Upon accepting the offer of a lift home and entering the van, Ledford was offered marijuana by Norris, which she refused. 3d 314 [234 Cal. 5, 546 P.2d 293]; People v. Kanos (1969) 70 Cal. Rptr. Upon rehearing, we approved a jury instruction to the same effect. 409, 439 P.2d 321]; People v. Blair (1975) 51 Cal. It does not appear that Gage formed any actual opinion based on the office conversation, but simply felt bad for the mother. [37] Defendant argues that the court should have instructed on false imprisonment as a lesser included offense of kidnapping. 3d 1097]. 7. 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. fn. [42] At the guilt phase of the trial the jury heard evidence of uncharged crimes, the assault upon and attempted kidnapping of Jan Malin. fn. 281. 239].). 5. 26 Her voir dire presents no unqualified statement that she actually felt that she could be fair and impartial in the penalty phase of this case. The answer appears equivocal: it could mean she would automatically vote for death if the evidence pointed toward guilt with special circumstances, or it could mean she would automatically vote for death if the evidence pointed toward death as the appropriate penalty (although under the latter interpretation the word "automatically" has little meaning). 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. fn. In this case, as in most, our inquiry begins by examining the prosecutor's penalty phase argument. 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." App. 3d 443, 455-456 [215 Cal. App. You can explore additional available newsletters here. 6. Rptr. Defendant admitted the assault on Malin. [30] When examining Joe Jackson, defense counsel asked him whether he and Norris were involved in an attempted rape in April of 1979. Defendant argues that by offering the prosecutor a chance to respond to the motion, the court in effect found that defense counsel had made a prima [48 Cal. 3d 143, 149 [177 Cal. 3d 255, 264 [221 Cal. 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. App. 3d 432, 447 [250 Cal. And the mitigating circumstances aren't going to make that scale even come off the ground. Norris testified, however, that all were immediately subdued, and then transported a considerable distance against their will. ", Finally, after reviewing the evidence in the case and discussing the statutory factors, the prosecutor concluded: "What has this monster earned? The prosecutor then asked, "But you're the one that almost killed a person before with a knife. Norris was required to testify truthfully. 3d 539. The arrest warrant in fact specified forcible oral copulation, which is section 288a.) 3d 1075] pistol, and chemicals. 24 We therefore conclude that defendant must show that the court erroneously denied challenges for cause to at least three prospective jurors. fn. 902, 450 P.2d 278]; People v. Henry (1967) 65 Cal. Does anyone actually believe that life imprisonment without possibility of parole is punishment for Mr. Bittaker? All of these items were admitted into evidence except for the tapes other than the Ledford tape. 4.) 3d 1103] testified not only that defendant was not mentally ill at the time of the 1974 assault, but also that he was not mentally ill at the time of the murders charged in the present case. 133], the Court of Appeal held that a plea bargain was invalid if it required the witness to testify to a particular version of the facts, and that testimony given pursuant to that bargain was tainted. She agreed. Norris suggested that they kill Gilliam quickly because she had been so helpful, but defendant replied that "they only die once, anyway." When Norris returned, they drove to a new location. Rptr. Conversely, Officer Valento testified that he "didn't announce [his] presence at all when [he was] knocking.". After one to two hours, defendant turned off the recorder and changed places with Norris. (Carmichael, p. (Id., at p. 305, italics added.) (46 Cal.3d at p. 2d 694, 86 S. Ct. 1602, 10 A.L.R.3d 974]) warnings and without defendant's counsel being present. 546.) To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. The manner in which the murderer disposes of the victim's body, however, is part of the circumstances of the crime, admissible under section 190.3, factor (a). From June through October of 1979, defendant and Roy Norris kidnapped and murdered five teenage girls in the Los Angeles [48 Cal. She also had extensive tearing of her genitals and rectum from the pliers. 3d 1222. He saw defendant leave a grocery store with a package of meat hidden in his clothes. Defendant characterizes the prosecutor's argument here as coming within the framework of Caldwell v. Mississippi, supra, 472 U.S. 320, but the frame does not fit. 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. 2. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Louie followed defendant outside and asked if defendant had forgotten to pay for anything. Appellate counsel argues that with a better copy, an expert might be able to show some other origin for the background noise. Defendant dropped his cigarette, which burnt a hole in his shirt and scarred his chest. 3d 1069] into the mountains, engaged in various sexual acts, and took pictures. Norris had been convicted of rape. The coat hanger was still wrapped around her neck. In People v. Brown, supra, 40 Cal. (P. ), As in People v. Dominick (1986) 182 Cal. FN 34. Rptr. 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. 12. ", "When should the death penalty be imposed? [24] Defendant contends that the agreement between the prosecution and Norris does not meet these criteria. 128, 616 P.2d 1301], where we explained how the death-qualifying process can bias the jury, the trial court here decided to limit that process as much as possible. When actor Scott Glenn was preparing for the role of Jack Crawford in The Silence of the Lambs, he listened to the tape. 3d 1067] when Norris said they were killed. 3d 301. Ledford was tortured and murdered by two men named Roy Norris and Lawrence Bittaker, known as "The Toolbox Killers." Defendant contends that subsequent searches of his van, storage boxes, and jail cell, done pursuant to a warrant, were unlawful. 2d 184 [329 P.2d 157].) Rptr. Norris does not mention torture.) Norris then drove away without defendant, who fled on foot. One older case, People v. Freeman (1891) 92 Cal. (See People v. Ramos (1984) 37 Cal. 168.) 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?" defendant said that kidnapping with bodily harm carried a sentence of life imprisonment without possibility of parole. The officers ultimately seized numerous photographs, several police scanners, a replica .45 caliber gun, several bottles and jars of chemicals, pornographic film, and various other items. Officer Valento explained this to [48 Cal. 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. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. The trial judge had excluded evidence of this event because of the difficulty in explaining MDSO classification and procedure to the jury. We explained in a footnote that Steger did not define all the elements of murder by torture, but was concerned only with establishing that the act of torture must be premeditated. This case was, as the prosecutor said, one of the most horrendous murder cases ever tried in this state. After describing defendant's life in prison, the prosecutor continued: "Make no mistake about it, ladies and gentlemen, a sentence of life imprisonment without possibility of parole for Lawrence Bittaker in this case would be a total complete victory for him. 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." fn. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? 866, 647 P.2d 142] (see People v. Valenzuela (1984) 151 Cal. Create your free profile and get access to exclusive content. App. Oops, we were unable to send the email. ), FN 21. FN 22. (Rogers, at p. Defendant said that after making the tape he returned to his motel, leaving Ledford with Norris. The mother of one of the victims worked in the same building as Gage, but there is no indication that they knew each other or had even met. ), and it also stated that "examination of the vehicle turned up additional evidence linking [defendant] with the crime." 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. (Pp. 780, 633 P.2d 976].) Defendant and Norris followed that car to Redondo Beach, where Hall got out and resumed hitchhiking. 3d 258, 280.) (See People v. Helm (1907) 152 Cal. "If you were to give a percentage to it, if you said 50.1 percent of the evidence pointed to aggravating circumstances and 49.9 pointed to mitigating circumstances, then you'd still have to impose a sentence of death. The tape has never been released to the public. 2. 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. 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?" FN 1. Limitation on death-qualifying voir dire. And nobody has found her. We have never required an objection to raise claims of error based upon Caldwell v. Mississippi (1985) 472 U.S. 320 [86 L. Ed. In failing to so instruct, the court erred. But this reasoning is inconsistent with section 1076, which provides that if a juror has an opinion based upon public journals, he is qualified only if he affirmatively declares that he can and will act impartially. The trial court cannot on this record be said to have acted improperly in denying the challenge for cause. A declaration that he will try to be impartial, but doubts that he can succeed, is insufficient. 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. (d) The attempted abduction of Jan Malin. 2d 690, 696-699 [234 P.2d 300].). App. Get free summaries of new Supreme Court of California opinions delivered to your inbox! Searches pursuant to a warrant of defendant's van, storage boxes, and jail cell. [44] The prosecutor argued without objection that "Bittaker was the one with the violent past" and that "Norris had been sent to prison on a rape by threat, not forcible rape, but a rape by threat." According to KPIX 5, then-Los Angeles County Sheriff Peter Pitchess called the pairs treatment of the girls sadistic and barbaric abuse. 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