Killed 2 police officers

The headstone of Suzanne Bombardier at Queen of Heaven Cemetery is seen on Monday, June 22, 2015 in Lafayette, Calif. The headstone of Suzanne Bombardier at Queen of Heaven Cemetery is seen on Monday, June 22, 2015 in Lafayette, Calif. Photo: Lea Suzuki, The Chronicle Buy photo Photo: Lea Suzuki, The Chronicle Image 1 of / 12 Caption Close Image 1 of 12 The headstone of Suzanne Bombardier at Queen of Heaven Cemetery is seen on Monday, June 22, 2015 in Lafayette, Calif. The headstone of Suzanne Bombardier at Queen of Heaven Cemetery is seen on Monday, June 22, 2015 in Lafayette, Calif. Photo: Lea Suzuki, The Chronicle Buy photo A search for justice, 35 years after Antioch teen’s slaying 1  /  12 Back to … [Read more...] about A search for justice, 35 years after Antioch teen’s slaying

The famous Hollywood producer met Abel Diaz in 2015 in a creative writing class he taught at Sylmar Juvenile Hall. He thought the teenager — accused at 16 of playing a role in the killing of a Downey police officer — was a quick learner with the potential to take college courses while behind bars.Within days, Scott Budnick, a producer of the “Hangover” movies who is well known for his criminal justice advocacy, became engaged in his defense. He reached out to several lawyers and two prominent defense attorneys — Blair Berk and Michael Cavalluzzi — took on the case pro bono. In a deal brokered with prosecutors in December 2018, Diaz, now 21, admitted his role in the the officer’s killing in juvenile court and will be released from detention by 25. As part of the deal, prosecutors dropped their quest to move Diaz’s case to adult court, where he would have faced a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole. … [Read more...] about ‘Hangover’ producer helped a teen convicted in killing. Now he’s under scrutiny

Denise Lampe, 19, of Broadmoor was found stabbed to death on April 1, 1976, in her car parked at the Serramonte Mall in Daly City. Denise Lampe, 19, of Broadmoor was found stabbed to death on April 1, 1976, in her car parked at the Serramonte Mall in Daly City. Photo: FBI Photo: FBI Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Denise Lampe, 19, of Broadmoor was found stabbed to death on April 1, 1976, in her car parked at the Serramonte Mall in Daly City. Denise Lampe, 19, of Broadmoor was found stabbed to death on April 1, 1976, in her car parked at the Serramonte Mall in Daly City. Photo: FBI Suspect, 71, charged in ‘Gypsy Hill’ cold-case killing of Denise Lampe 1  /  1 Back to Gallery A … [Read more...] about Suspect, 71, charged in ‘Gypsy Hill’ cold-case killing of Denise Lampe

A photo of Joseph James DeAngelo (second from left) from the 1979 Auburn Journal. DeAngelo, who was arrested on suspicion of being the Golden State Killer, was an Auburn police officer from 1976-79. A photo of Joseph James DeAngelo (second from left) from the 1979 Auburn Journal. DeAngelo, who was arrested on suspicion of being the Golden State Killer, was an Auburn police officer from 1976-79. Photo: Auburn Journal Photo: Auburn Journal Image 1 of / 54 Caption Close Image 1 of 54 A photo of Joseph James DeAngelo (second from left) from the 1979 Auburn Journal. DeAngelo, who was arrested on suspicion of being the Golden State Killer, was an Auburn police officer from 1976-79. A photo of Joseph James DeAngelo (second from left) from the 1979 Auburn Journal. DeAngelo, who was arrested on … [Read more...] about Man in surreal 1970s photo with alleged Golden State Killer recalls meeting Joseph DeAngelo

Joseph DeAngelo appears in a Sacramento County courtroom with his public defender Diane Howard for his arraignment on multiple rape and murder charges in Sacramento, Calif. on Friday, April 27, 2018. Authorities believe DeAngelo is the East Area Rapist and Golden State Killer who committed numerous crimes from 1976 to 1986. less Joseph DeAngelo appears in a Sacramento County courtroom with his public defender Diane Howard for his arraignment on multiple rape and murder charges in Sacramento, Calif. on Friday, April 27, 2018. ... more Photo: Paul Chinn / The Chronicle Buy photo Photo: Paul Chinn / The Chronicle Image 1 of / 78 Caption Close Image 1 of 78 Joseph DeAngelo appears in a Sacramento County courtroom with his public defender Diane Howard for his arraignment on multiple rape and … [Read more...] about Cops can take photos, DNA samples of Golden State Killer suspect, judge says