P. v. Griffin
Robert Pruitt testified that he saw defendant shoot one of the two victims in the head; while fleeing, Pruitt heard more shots.
Sheila Chapman testified that she saw defendant driving toward the site of the shooting. Chapman resembled one of the victims; defendant made a U‑turn to take a closer look at her before driving on. Minutes later, she heard shots.
Michael Newell told police that defendant had admitted to him that he shot the victims. A few months later, defendant beat Newell with a brick, “for snitching.â€
A strong case, one would think. And, indeed, a jury found defendant guilty on two counts of first degree murder (Pen. Code, §§ 187, subd. (a), 189), as well as unlawful possession of a firearm (Pen. Code, § 12021, subd. (a)(1)), unlawful possession of ammunition (Pen. Code, § 12316, subd. (b)(1)), and threatening a witness (Pen. Code, § 140), with various enhancements.
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