Michael Gledhill Ruled Incompetent in James Handy Murder Case
A Los Angeles judge found Michael Gledhill incompetent to stand trial in actor James Handy’s killing and authorized competency-restoration treatment.
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Bristen Banales Held Without Bail in Robert Murphy Murder
Bristen Banales was arrested after San Bernardino County investigators linked him to a fatal shooting of Robert Murphy, another shooting and an alleged kidnapping in Twentynine Palms.
Five Sentenced in Southern California Lookout Killings
Four defendants received life without parole and a fifth received 30 years to life for two 2023 lookout-point robbery attacks that left three people dead.
David Harrison Murder Trial Opens in Castro Valley Killing
David Harrison Jr.’s murder trial opened nearly eight years after Joseph Gormley was fatally shot in Castro Valley. The defense argues self-defense.
Damarcus Jones Charged in Vanessa Sanchez Berkeley Murder
Damarcus Jones has been charged with murder in the death of Berkeley resident Vanessa Sanchez, whose body was found inside a suitcase.
Philippe Chagniot Pleads Not Guilty in Tenant Killing
San Francisco landlord Philippe Chagniot pleaded not guilty to murder and firearm allegations in the shooting death of tenant Eric Bigone.
Alberto Macias Arrested in Santa Maria Domestic Violence Case
Alberto Macias, 32, was arrested by Santa Maria police on domestic-violence-related charges; no later completed court outcome was verified.
Andrew Jimenez Pleads Not Guilty in Wife Murder Case
Glendale firefighter-paramedic Andrew Jimenez pleaded not guilty to the murder charge in the death of his wife, Mayra Jimenez, and remained jailed without bail.
Former Mail Carrier Mary Ann Magdamit Gets 63 Months for Fraud
Former Torrance letter carrier Mary Ann Magdamit was sentenced to 63 months in federal prison for a years-long mail-theft and bank-fraud conspiracy.
Studio City Veteran Shoots Intruder After Violent Home Attack
Latest verified status: George Karkoc shot an intruder during a violent confrontation after a tenant’s home was entered; no criminal charge against Karkoc was located. Crime Report: Vietnam Veteran Defends Neighbor, Kills Naked Intruder Date: November 19, 2025 Location: Studio City, Los Angeles, California Category: Home Invasion / Self-Defense / Homicide Summary of Events In…