Other portions of the prosecutor's argument, however, do not correctly state the law. 368, 729 P.2d 802]; People v. Teitelbaum (1958) 163 Cal. 3d 180, 189 [198 Cal. The bodies of Lucinda Schaefer and Andrea Hall were never found. According to Douglas, defendant said he pinched Gilliam's legs and breasts with a vise grip, finally tearing off part of the nipple, then thrust an ice pick through her breast and twisted it. [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. 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 As we have noted, one of defendant's photographs of Andrea Hall and six of Jacqueline Gilliam were identified and introduced into evidence. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. ), FN 12. 3d 904, 910 [176 Cal. 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." Appellate counsel argues that with a better copy, an expert might be able to show some other origin for the background noise. 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. The right to voir dire, like the right to peremptory challenge at issue in Coleman, supra, 46 Cal. Expressing his frustration at being unable to question the juror, counsel challenged for cause, but the court denied the challenge. 890, 583 P.2d 748]; People v. Carmichael, supra, 198 Cal. 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. [43] Defendant argues that since Dr. Coburn examined him at counsel's request, Dr. Coburn's opinions were protected by the attorney-client privilege. The prosecutor said that defendant "would never be rehabilitated. This would in effect force the parties to present evidence concerning two long-past sexual incidents which never reached the point of formal charges. When it was Norris's turn to wait outside again, he thought he saw headlights coming up the fire road. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. His suicide note stated that the murders haunted him. We characterized the proposed questions as relevant to the felony-murder special circumstances, and held the trial court erred in excluding that area of inquiry. 2d 755 [290 P.2d 855]; Kaplin v. Superior Court (1971) 6 Cal. We conclude that the misconduct in question is cognizable on appeal. Ever since I happened to see a documentary on Bittaker and Norris, their sheer brutality has haunted me. 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. FN 25. And a chance to spread his tales of torture and violence and bloodshed to other adoring prisoners such as the Richard Shoopman type who will some day be paroled to prey on the young girls in our society? 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. [45] The prosecutor argued, without objection, that the jury should impose the death penalty to deter felons from murdering their victims. 3d 1087] to questions relating to their views on capital punishment, so the parties should have been permitted to ask follow-up questions. On cross-examination, defendant acknowledged that he had begun writing a book, and had shown drafts to a newspaper reporter and a guard. 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. 469] and cases there cited). 2d 497, and North v. Superior Court, supra, 8 Cal. Section 806 provides in relevant part: "A proceeding for the examination before a magistrate of a person on a charge of an offense originally triable in a superior court must be commenced by written complaint under oath subscribed by the complainant and filed with the magistrate. 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. It is our position, of course that a capital case is so unique that asking four general questions often is not adequate to really ascertain the thinking process of a particular juror, particularly in view of the fact that the questions which are based on Witherspoon sometimes create problems for an individual to comprehend. 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. He continued: "Has he earned the death penalty for the barbaric and callous nature of his crimes which has shocked the public conscience and greatly affected all of us? The prosecutor relied on this and other evidence to argue defendant's psychological proclivities. (See People v. Wheeler, supra, 22 Cal. FN 19. 306, 606 P.2d 341].) 3d 1079] record on appeal is insufficient for us to conclude these asserted grounds constitute ineffective assistance of counsel. He saw defendant leave a grocery store with a package of meat hidden in his clothes. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Because even if Bittaker is executed in the gas chamber at San Quentin, that's quick and humane compared to what he did to these poor, tortured girls.". [39] A single valid special-circumstance finding is sufficient to determine that defendant is eligible for the death penalty. My only regret in this case, ladies and gentlemen, is that I can't ask you for more than the death penalty. Gage remembered hearing some conversation that included the fact that a victim's mother worked in the building, but recalled no other details of the conversation. Rptr. (P. 545, fn. Try again later. 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. 3d 1101] Cal.Rptr. To establish a prima facie case, the defendant "must show a strong likelihood that such persons are being challenged because of their group association rather than because of any specific bias." In Ketchel (which was tried before Witherspoon v. Illinois (1968) 391 U.S. 510 [20 L. Ed. During voir dire, Kuriki stated that she did not think that she could be fair, because she would get emotionally involved. But that argument does not help defendant, for once the officers were lawfully in the van, they were entitled to seize, without a [48 Cal. 861, 635 P.2d 455].) 3d 915, 959-960 [248 Cal. Robin R. was unable to identify defendant in person, her description of the interior of the van where she was held did not match defendant's van, and the manner of her kidnapping and rape differed from defendant's characteristic mode of operation. Defendant replied that he was intimidated by Norris. 546.). Upon their return, defendant took additional nude photographs of Gilliam. The court restricted defense counsel's voir dire on the jurors' experience with senility. 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. [36] The court instructed the jury that Norris was an accomplice as a matter of law, and his testimony required corroboration. 3d 431 [247 Cal. Rptr. 10. 123]) because here the sole ground asserted by the People to justify the warrantless search of defendant's motel room was consent. 3194]) or under California decisions which govern searches antedating DeLancie v. Superior Court (1982) 31 Cal. They then threw the body into the bushes. Has he earned the death penalty for the torture and suffering that he inflicted on Cindy Schaefer, Andrea Hall, Jackie Gilliam, Leah Lamp, and Lynette Ledford?" We have set your language to 393, 528 P.2d 1].) When Norris finished torturing Ledford, defendant told him to kill her. 534, convinces us that the rule itself should be abandoned. Lloyd Carlos Douglas testified that defendant told him in detail of the abduction of Gilliam and Lamp, the rape and torture of Gilliam, and the murder of both girls. Sign up forOxygen Insiderfor all the best true crime content. ( 1538.5, subd. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 34 [48, 49] We find no reversible error. We upheld the court's refusal to allow defense counsel to question those jurors for the purpose of rehabilitation, citing Ketchel. Defendant raped her, then Norris a second time. Defendant told Douglas that he tortured Ledford by pulling on her genitals and breasts with a vise grip. (See Walter v. United States (1980) 447 U.S. 649 [65 L. Ed. Bittaker, however, had pleaded not guilty. But the further implication that Norris had no history of violent rape probably could not have been cured without informing the jury that Norris had such a history. 359, 365-366 [28 P. 261], so holds. Defendant was charged with conspiracy to kidnap women, however, [48 Cal. Prison, of course. (She described the van in which she was abducted as light blue, when defendant's van in fact is silver.) Lamp recovered consciousness and attempted to escape, but defendant caught her and forced her back into the van. Thus, the search of the van and the seizure of items therein were properly held to be lawful by the trial court. 2d 80, 108 S. Ct. 2273], which also involved the erroneous denial of a challenge for cause, compelling defendant to remove the biased juror by peremptory challenge. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? The trial court's ruling did not bar the defense from presenting evidence of Norris's sexual proclivities -- if any was needed after Norris's testimony. The photographs of the victims and the shocking tape recording of the torture of the last victim could not help but impress a jury. Receive small business resources and advice about entrepreneurial info, home based business, business [O]ne of the questions I do remember was about listening to gruesome testimony. We therefore find no prejudicial error. [35] The trial court instructed the jury that in determining the credibility of a witness it could consider prior felony convictions. Juror Gwen Pico told the outlet she "tried keep an open mind but that the tape was very damaging, it stunned us all," while another juror said after listening to it, "I had a dream I was coming down an elevator at the courthouse and when it opened Bittaker was standing there and he threw cinders in my face.". 892], the record here suggests grounds upon which the prosecutor might reasonably have challenged the five Black jurors he excused. Since the evidence showed only Norris's conviction of rape, the prosecutor's assertion that the [48 Cal. 12 After receiving no response from within the motel room, Officer Valento knocked two more times. Late in the evening on October 31, 1979, defendant and Norris picked up Shirley Ledford, age 16, who was hitchhiking home from 732, 579 P.2d 1048], we relied on Teale, supra, 70 Cal. [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. Real-Time Avsnitt som spelas nu. 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. Richard Shoopman, a convict friend of defendant and Norris, said Norris had told him many times of his desire to rape young women. While driving in Manhattan Beach they saw Andrea Hall, age 18, who was hitchhiking to visit her boyfriend in Wilmington. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. [11] Defendant claims he was improperly deprived of his constitutional and statutory right to be present on seven occasions during trial. 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 2d 536, 555 [58 Cal. FN 26. Sorry! 2d 231, 105 S. Ct. 2633] or People v. Brown (1985) 40 Cal. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. fn. 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 21, 55 [188 Cal. On another occasion she heard a tape, apparently the recording of the rape of Gilliam, which defendant played for her. He showed the book to a newspaper reporter who wrote an article describing it. Failed to remove flower. Learn more about managing a memorial . Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. With Norris's assistance, the police discovered and identified the skulls of Jacqueline Gilliam and Leah Lamp. ), FN 21. "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. (See People v. Baines (1981) 30 Cal. In People v. Crowe (1973) 8 Cal. After two hours of torture toward the end of which Lynette was begging them to just kill her. McLaughlin was present during this voir dire to assist defense counsel. We note also that considerable time elapsed between the date of the motion and Douglas's actual testimony, during which defendant could have investigated Douglas. Defendant suggested dumping the body in someone's front yard so they could see the reaction in the newspaper. App. The evidence in mitigation, by contrast, was particularly weak; it established only that defendant was reasonably civil to persons who were not his victims, and that he had an antisocial personality disorder. Defense counsel did not object to any of these assertions at trial. "Now that takes some of the burden off of you. The arrest warrant in fact specified forcible oral copulation, which is section 288a.) By Oct. 31, 1979, Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris the so-called Toolbox Killers had already killed four women. 3d 143, 149 [177 Cal. The two men had recorded themselves torturing Ledford with screwdrivers, raping her, and strangling her with a coat hanger. During the first day of jury selection, jurors were questioned individually in chambers concerning their views of the death penalty. 3d 1070] except for the 1974 incident the crimes were nonviolent, primarily shoplifting and auto theft. The prosecution requested two additional challenges also, to which the court agreed. Rptr. We have, however, cautioned that "where a codefendant has made a judicial confession as to crimes charged, an instruction that as a matter of law such codefendant is an accomplice of other defendants might well be construed by the jurors as imputing the confessing [co]defendant's foregone guilt to the other defendants." Crime News is your destination for true crime stories from around the world, breaking crime news, and information about Oxygen's original true crime shows and documentaries. Defendant signed autographs for other prisoners using that nickname. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. However, in North v. Superior Court, supra, 8 Cal. 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. 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. 1 Defendant then attempted to strangle Schaefer, but was unable to squeeze tightly enough. The court told defense counsel that under the rules he could not rehabilitate her, and granted the challenge. (CALJIC No. 2d 89, 94-95 [17 Cal.Rptr. Defendant returned to the van, aroused Lamp (who had been forced to take tranquilizers to keep her quiet), and as she stepped out of the van, struck her with a sledgehammer. (P. We omit those that are not of arguable merit, or which have been resolved by opinions filed subsequent to briefing. 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." During voir dire, Juror Gage stated that "before I ever came here, I felt in my head he was already guilty." 13. (Id., at p. 305, italics added.) In the case at bar, the police were furnished a description of defendant's van by Robin R., who was allegedly kidnapped and raped by defendant and Norris in the van. The district attorney objected. 3d 438 [116 Cal. 563, 513 P.2d 611].). Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Rptr. People fled the court room, including the court room artist, according to "The Toolbox Killer.". But when defendant appeared at the window, an announcement of purpose before arresting him would have been hazardous. The record showed that the prosecutor challenged 5 of 6 Black jurors (83.3 percent) and 21 of 60 White jurors (35 percent). 2d 694, 86 S. Ct. 1602, 10 A.L.R.3d 974]) warnings and without defendant's counsel being present. When Schaefer walked by, he grabbed her and dragged her into the van. 135, 554 P.2d 881] quoted Tubby, supra, 34 Cal. Since the erroneous denial of a challenge for cause compels the defense to use a peremptory challenge, a similar analysis applies to denial of a challenge for cause. [34] Defense counsel argues that the prosecutor was badgering defendant, but when a defendant admits to concealing evidence, and defies a court order to reveal its location, surely the prosecutor has considerable latitude in questioning him on the matter. 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." The first two questions inquired about guilt and special circumstances. 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." Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. WebShirley Ledford's body was discovered shortly after she was killed. 363.) Sign up for our free summaries and get the latest delivered directly to you. 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. Rptr. Defendant and Norris had seen a gangster movie while in prison in which the villain killed his victims in this fashion. Juror Martin, asked whether she would automatically vote in favor of death, responded, "That's hard to say." The prosecutor asked, "in fact, Mr. Bittaker, Mr. Norris was afraid of you, isn't that true?" Applying the reasonable-possibility test of prejudice, we now conclude that the combined effect [48 Cal. The prosecutor's question concerning a letter to Shoopman. On appeal, defendant alleges that he was denied effective assistance of counsel evidenced by his counsel's failure to object to the searches at issue on the following additional grounds: (1) the seizure of items not specified in the warrant exceeded the scope of the warrant; (2) some of the items authorized for seizure by the warrant were not supported by probable cause; and (3) the warrant for seizure of "sexual literature" was impermissibly overbroad. We affirm the conviction and sentence. 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. 35. 547.). Rptr. It had learned of defendant's prior conviction for assault with a deadly weapon, and Shoopman's prior conviction for murder. A few days later, however, he asked defendant if he could read and review it. Try again. From June through October of 1979, defendant and Roy Norris kidnapped and murdered five teenage girls in the Los Angeles [48 Cal. 3d 1065]. We think this is not a reasonable interpretation of the agreement. 3d 36, 67.) After the third knock, the bathroom window to the immediate right of the door was opened by the defendant, who asked, "Who is it?" It is unclear exactly what the "additional evidence" was, but the implication is that it was evidence other than that resulting from the various scientific tests conducted on the car itself. 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 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. Shirley Lynette Ledford was born on March 4, 1963 in California. 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. 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. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. VI, 13] of the constitution can be relied upon to sustain the judgment herein. 3d 865 [183 Cal. Rptr. The two men became friends, and frequently discussed their mutual interest in rape, and analyzed methods of abducting and raping women without getting caught. This browser does not support getting your location. 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. Bittaker and Norris The Tool Box Killers, here to read the Transcript of Shirley Lynette Ledford audio recording. 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. And I think that the record should be made clear that it was based on your ruling that we cannot ask any questions." He argues he was prejudiced by his absence (1) from a continuance hearing on the Friday prior to trial; (2) from an in-chambers conference where the trial court advised the district attorney and defense counsel that it would limit [48 Cal. [25] It is clear that defendant's motion was untimely. We concluded, "[t]his proposition implies a corollary: 'the extent to which [these effects] are minimal will be a function of the extent to which the questioning is minimized.'" Defendant brought Lamp back to the van, and they drove into town for food and supplies. The misconduct, however, could have been cured by timely objection and admonition. 3d 1108] 190.3, the prosecutor told the jury: "Now here's the real important paragraph. Defendant's case is distinguishable from the cases upon which he relies (People v. Rios (1976) 16 Cal. Late in the evening on October 31, 1979, defendant and Norris picked up Shirley Ledford, age 18, who was hitchhiking home from her job. That anyone could take such great pleasure from causing people such great pain and suffering just boggles my mind. Rptr. [41] Defendant presents a variety of arguments attacking the admissibility of Dr. Markman's testimony, but all boil down to the claim that to the extent the testimony went beyond the 1974 offense it was not proper rebuttal. medianet_height = "90"; 21 As we stated in People v. Hughes (1961) 57 Cal. He maintains that he did not receive proper notice of Dr. Markman's testimony, as would be required if the prosecution presented that testimony in its case-in-chief. medianet_crid = "114740316"; [48 Cal. 3d 1063]. He later said it brought him to tears, and caused him to change his stance on capital punishment, from anti to pro. Since the prosecutor already had five challenges remaining, we doubt that the effect was signficant. 2d 410, 100 S. Ct. 2395] [warrant required to view films lawfully in possession of Federal Bureau of Investigation].) Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Once an individual is arrested and is before the magistrate, the 'complaint' is functus officio ." (Fn. WebThe audio tape Bittaker and Norris created of themselves raping and torturing Shirley Lynette Ledford remains in the possession of the FBI Academy. Rptr. The defense exhausted its additional challenges. FN 5. 3d 351 [128 Cal. 3d 258, 280.) This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. She agreed. Defendant drove by and offered her a ride, but she refused. (59 Cal.2d at p. When Norris returned, they drove to a new location. Try again later. He told defendant, and they agreed that thereafter they would act together in all their criminal activities. 3d 212, 262-266 [250 Cal. 640, 640 P.2d 776].). 3d 1075] pistol, and chemicals. (Compare People v. Hoban (1985) 176 Cal. Defendant and Norris followed that car to Redondo Beach, where Hall got out and resumed hitchhiking. 3d 1067] when Norris said they were killed. Nothing in the bargain requires or permits Norris to testify falsely against defendant. (Jackson, supra, at pp. Malin's testimony corresponded to Norris's account. 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. Defense counsel sought to ask jurors whether they believed an accomplice who only aided and abetted a robbery, and did not intend to kill, should be punished as severely as the actual killer. (See People v. Fosselman (1983) 33 Cal. 399].) Try again later. He would just go out and do the same thing again." The second portion of the tape contains Norris's voice, urging Ledford to scream, and more screaming by Ledford. Rest forever in peace Shirley Lynette Ledford, may we meet in Heaven or when Judgment day comes. 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. 422.). The court sustained the prosecutor's objection. Rptr. Among other information, the affidavit contains the contents of letters seized from Norris's residence in which Shoopman acknowledged receiving photographs of young girls from Norris and defendant. cemeteries found in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 19 [48 Cal. ", Finally, after reviewing the evidence in the case and discussing the statutory factors, the prosecutor concluded: "What has this monster earned? Defendant claims this argument is improper under People v. Boyd (1985) 38 Cal. 2d 381 [74 Cal. In People v. Tubby (1949) 34 Cal. Limitation on death-qualifying voir dire. It is apparent that the "complaint," as the term is used in the Penal Code, serves two different purposes. Oops, something didn't work. Defendant was sentenced to death. 2d 711, 726, 91 S. 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