Latece Megale Brown given death penalty in murder of Jacquiese Williams; My heart goes out to the family... so so sad

Jury Duty in downtown LA (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

My heart goes out to the family of 16-year old Jacquiese Williams during this horrific time in their lives.  Today justice was served in a LA courtroom.  Remember her in your thoughts and Prayers.  We live in a huge "tent" here in Southern California, and remember that all of us need to "step up" and help do SOMETHING to stop the violence once and for all....
God Bless....
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LOS ANGELES – A jury today recommended death for an ex-felon convicted last month of multiple sexual assaults and the first-degree murder of a 16-year-old girl, whose bound and burned body was discovered in an alley in 2003. The jury of eight men and four women deliberated a day before returning with the death recommendation in the penalty phase for 41-year-old Latece Megale Brown. Judge Bob Bowers set sentencing for June 21. Deputy District Attorneys Beth Silverman and Eric Harmon with the Major Crimes Division prosecuted the case. The same jury on April 11 found Brown guilty of 24 felony counts, including the first-degree murder and rape of Jacquiese Williams, and the kidnapping, rape and sodomy of five other young women, who ranged in age from 14 to 25 years old. Williams, who lived in Las Vegas, was visiting her father in Los Angeles when her body was discovered in an alley on 151 W. 121st Street on Oct. 24, 2003. She had been raped, then tied and bound. Her body was wrapped in a comforter, doused with gasoline and set on fire. Silverman said the documented 117th Watts Crips gang member preyed on vulnerable young women, tied and bound many of them before sexually assaulting them in 2002 and 2003. He was charged with the murder of Williams and a 21-year-old woman, Aisha High. The jury convicted Brown of raping High, but they deadlocked on the murder charge. “Brown is a career criminal with a record dating back to 1988,” Silverman said. “While in jail, he committed other crimes, including sodomizing his cellmate. This is a just verdict.

WATCH: Kelly Thomas beating video released by Orange County DA; Viewer warning advised

This is one example why an "open and honest" free media is so essential in our community. Tonight, members of the Orange County District Attorney's Office have released the "official" footage of the beating of Fullerton homeless man Kelly Thomas. This is horrific to watch, but everyone needs to have the ability to make their own decisions about this case that has dominated our local headlines for the past year.

  Members of the Orange County District Attorney’s Office have released the footage of the brutal beating of Kelly Thomas, a mentally ill homeless man, at a Fullerton bus depot on the night of July 5, 2011. Los Cerritos Community Newspaper and other media outlets were sent a copy of the video on Monday evening. The altercation of the well publicized beating begins at 15:20 into the clip. Fullerton police offi

Death of Kelly Thomas (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

cer Manuel Ramos was charged with second-degree murder in Thomas’ death, and Cpl. Jay Cicinelli faces involuntary manslaughter and excessive use of force charges. Video provided by the Orange County District Attorney’s Office. WARNING: The video is very violent in nature, use discretion before viewing.

Beverly Hills Dentist Tom Kalili arrested on 101-count felony complains for insurance fraud. Tooth Fairy is officially outraged....

The Tooth Fairy is official stunned over this case coming out of the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office....

LOS ANGELES – A Beverly Hills dentist was arrested today on a 101-count felony complaint alleging insurance fraud exceeding $300,000 in losses, the District Attorney’s Office announced. Tom K. Kalili, 57 (dob 9/24/54), is charged in case No. BA394506 with grand theft and tax evasion with an excessive-taking allegation. Kalili is expected to appear for arraignment early next week in Department 30 of the Foltz Criminal Justice Center. The filing concludes a multi-year joint investigation by the California Department of Insurance, the California Dental Board and the California Franchise Board. Kalili owns and operates Beverly Hills Medical Suites, a dental office. The defendant’s office manager and biller, Claudia Ventura, 38 (dob 9/19/73), is charged with 10 felony counts including insurance fraud and accessory after the fact. She will be arraigned with Kalili next week. Bail for Kalili is recommended at $500,000. Co-defendant Ventura’s bail is recommended at $25,000. If convicted as charged, Ventura faces more than seven years in state prison. Kalili could be sentenced to more than 50 years in prison. Deputy District Attorney David Berton of the Healthcare Fraud Divisoin is assigned to the case

Gavin Smith goes missing. Fox Studio exec is no where to be found. Where is he....

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Is Seeking the Public’s Assistance In Locating A Missing Person Gavin Smith MW, 57 years old, 6' 06", 210 lbs., grey hair with blonde highlights, green eyes, has a goatee.  Scar: approximate 5" scar on his calf, and an approximate 4” scar on the inner right wrist. 

"Gavin Smith, who has worked 
in Fox's distribution 
department for almost 18 
years, has not been heard from 
since Tuesday."

Last seen wearing purple pants, and black and grey shoes. VEHICLE: 2000 Mercedes 420E, black, has padded storage racks on roof, tinted windows, California license plate #6EKT044.

Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the above missing person. 

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The missing person, Gavin Smith, was last seen at his residence on the 500 block of Callwood Court, in Oak Park between 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1st, 2012. He left in the above listed vehicle and has not been heard from since.  His family is very concerned and is also asking for the public’s assistance in locating Mr. Smith. 
Any information, please contact the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau, Missing Person’s Detail. 
For Any Information Contact:  DETECTIVE T. ABRAHAM or DETECTIVE C. CARNS File Number 012-02470-2254-400 Phone (323) 890-5500 Fax (323) 887-1160 L.A.S.D. Homicide Bureau, 5747 Rickenbacker Road, Commerce 90040 CRIME STOPPERS On Line: http://lacrimestoppers.org - phone: 800 222-TIPS (8477) - or text “TIPLA” plus your tip to 274637 or CRIMES. 

Myron Chisem murder case: 14 year old son to face murder charges; Prosecutors want teen to be charged as an adult

COMPTON – The 14-year-old son of an ICE agent was charged today with the agent’s murder on Wednesday at the family’s Carson home, the District Attorney’s Office announced.

The juvenile, (dob 8/21/1997), is due in Compton Juvenile Court, Department 260, on Monday for arraignment, said Deputy District Attorney Todd Hicks, deputy in charge of Compton Juvenile office.

The juvenile is in custody. He is charged in case TJ20021 with one count of murder with an allegation that he personally used a firearm to fatally shoot his father, Myron W. Chisem, 42, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement special agent. Hicks said the 14-year-old is suspected of using his father’s service weapon to fire a single round through a window from outside the house. The bullet struck Chisem, a native of Torrance and a U.S. Navy veteran, in the head.

Prosecutors will seek to have the juvenile tried as an adult.

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Go Los Angeles Clippers: The Clipper Mobile is READY for a WIN, and so is the rest of us 'super fans'

Let's face it. The Los Angeles Clippers are amazing, and well, so is my co-worker Christopher Svensk who has the "coolest" car in Southern California. Yep. The Clipper Mobile is in the hood, and ready for a WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP. Sorry Kobe, but my heart is with Chris Paul, and Blake Griffin and the rest of our new "Dream Team."

BREAKING: Los Angeles City Councilman Richard Alarcon, wife Flora filed with voter fraud, perjury....again

Councilmember Richard Alarcon (Photo credit: SEIU International)

Amazing afternoon at the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. Just got this from the Media Division of the DA's office. Stay Tuned. Waiting for a formal response from "Team Alarcon."
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LA Councilman Richard Alarcon, Wife Charged with Voter Fraud, Perjury

Los Angeles City Hall. In process of seismic upgrading, this high-rise building was placed atop a mechanical system of isolators, sliders and dampers called "base isolation technology". (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

LOS ANGELES – Prosecutors today filed perjury and voter fraud charges against Los Angeles City Councilman Richard Alarcon and his wife after a judge dismissed a 24-count Grand Jury indictment.

The 58-year-old councilman and his wife, Flora Montes De Oca Alarcon, 46, will arraigned on the new complaint, BA397216, on a date to be announced later.

The charges mirror the indictment alleging the councilman illegally claimed a Panorama City house as his residence.

“Judge Kathleen Kennedy’s decision today to dismiss the Alarcon case is inexplicable,” District Attorney Steve Cooley said in a statement. “We will vigorously prosecute this case.”

In dismissing the indictment, Judge Kennedy ruled prosecutors had failed to follow proper procedures in submitting evidence from the couple’s attorneys to the Grand Jury in July 2010.

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Who killed Brian Fitzgerald Coleman: The LAPD needs our help in finding a killer amoung us

 I got this note today from a reader of mine in LA, and they wanted to see if I could post this here on my blog to help bring justice in this horrible crime....

Here are the details from the Los Angeles Police Department...

On Monday, April 2, 2012, at approximately 2:05A.M., Victim Brian Fitzgerald Coleman was on Halldale Street near Florence Avenue when he was shot by an unknown suspect. The suspect fled the location. The Victim succumbed to his injuries and died at the scene.

The Los Angeles Police Department is requesting your help in identifying the person or persons responsible for this murder. If you know who committed this crime, or if you have any information about the murder, please contact the Los Angeles Police Department immediately. All information will be kept confidential.

If you have any information, contact Detective B. Durazo or Officer J. Talmage, Criminal Gang Homicide Division, at (213) 485-1385, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 to 5:30 PM. During non-business hours, and on weekends and holidays, contact the Detective Information Desk, at the 24-hour toll free number 1-877-LAPD-24-7, (1-877-5273-24-7) or TTY (1-877-275-5273). LAPD HOTLINE is also available at 1-877-LAWFUL (529-3855). Crime tips may be reported by cell phone text or the web. To send cell phone text tips, text the word “LAPD” and your message to “CRIMES” (274637). To send web tips, log onto www.lapdonline.org and click on “anonymous tips.” This information is filed under DR No. 1212-10396.

Crime tips can also be reported by calling Los Angeles Regional Crime Stoppers, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by email at www.lacrimestoppers.org and click on the link to “Submit a tip” or use your cell phone to text TIPLA and your tip to “CRIMES” (274637). For Spanish, log onto www.lacrimestoppers.org/spanish/.