P. v. Fletcher
Appellants Jennifer and Matthew Fletcher were found guilty, following a jury trial, of one count of first degree murder in violation of Penal Code section 187,[1]subdivision (a). The jury found true the special circumstances allegations that the murder was committed while lying in wait and for financial gain within the meaning of section 190.2, subdivisions (a)(1) and (a)(15). The jury also convicted the two of conspiracy to commit murder and various insurance fraud offenses. These convictions all arose from the murder of Jennifer's then husband, Joel Shanbrom. The jury also convicted Matthew of one count of bigamy in violation of section 281, subdivision (b)(3). Both appellants were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Appellants now appeal from the judgments of conviction. Court affirm those judgments.
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