Tag Archives: murder

Suspect linked to death of woman in Lemon Grove arrested in Oregon Jennifer Krajnak found unconscious by deputies (Sam Spital)

Commentary by Criminal Defense Lawyer Sam Spital: “KGTV Channel 10 online News reported on January 6, 2013 a recent investigation by law enforcement revealed Casey Tschida as the name of the 32 year old suspect in the killing of Jennifer Krajnak. The suspect was an acquaintance of the 30 year old victim and was just … Read More

Mom pleads guilty to drowning autistic son (Sam Spital)

Commentary by San Diego criminal lawyer Sam Spital: “In the December 28, 2012 edition of the UT San Diego news, a 37 year old mother pled guilty to second degree murder for drowning her 4 year old autistic son. This is the case in which the mother drove to the police station with her lifeless … Read More

Michelle Le’s Killer Sentenced – The judge said he never saw any signs of remorse (Sam Spital)

“NBC Channel 7 News reported on December 10, 2012 in its online news edition the imposition of 25 years to life in the sentencing hearing of a nursing student after a jury found her guilty of first degree murder in the killing of a former fellow high school student who prosecutors opined occurred as a … Read More

Judge Won’t Lower Bail for Arizona Woman Accused in Death of Stranger at Sorrento Valley Hotel (Sam Spital)

COMMENTARY BY HOMICIDE CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER SAM SPITAL: “A story was published online by San Diego 6 local news on November 28, 2012 in which a defendant is charged with second-degree murder in which the Judge declined to reduce the $1 million bail. It is interesting that the defense attorney referenced the killing to be … Read More

Boy, 15, charged with murder in Vista stabbing (Sam Spital)

COMMENTARY BY SAN DIEGO CRIMINAL ATTORNEY SAM SPITAL: “It is a sad commentary in today’s society that so many individuals’ lives will be adversely impacted by a 15 year old boy who otherwise could have used his youth as an opportunity to grow to be a productive adult and realize the happiness found in achieving … Read More

Man jailed after wife’s dismembered body found (Sam Spital)

COMMENTARY BY CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER SAM SPITAL AND ASSOCIATES: “Fox News over the weekend reported a 69 year old husband was charged with Murder when the Oceanside police found the dismembered body of his wife in her home. Neighbors recounted bizarre behavior, such as seeing the wife nude and exposing herself with her pants down … Read More

Palm Springs police say Pendleton Marine assaulted cop before killing (Sam Spital)

COMMENTARY BY CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER SAM SPITAL AND ASSOCIATES: Palm Spring police were reported to have shot and killed a Marine from Camp Pendleton, age 22, who accelerated his car at a police officer in a parking garage, refusing to turn the vehicle off as another officer attempted to climb inside the passenger window, according … Read More

Dad uses bus bench ads to find son’s killer (Sam Spital)

COMMENTARY BY SAM SPITAL, CRIMINAL LAWYER:  “On November 12, 2012, the UT San Diego described a father who moved his family to a different county in an effort to help his teenage son who had drifted into gang associations. It meant the father’s daily commute to work as a security officer would be as much … Read More

EXCLUSIVE: Crime Spree Suspect’s Family Speaks -Former firefighter Philip Hernandez, 40, went on a violent, three-day rampage across San Diego and was ultimately killed in a police shootout (Sam Spital)

COMMENTARY BY CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY SAM SPITAL: “NBC 7 News reported in its November 5, 2012 online edition a former Riverside, California Fire Department officer of ten years who was age 40, went on a violent crime spree over a period of three days in San Diego with his newly married 18 year old wife in … Read More

Jury selection under way in Paradise Hills Craigslist slaying

Commentary by Sam Spital, San Diego Criminal Attorney: “On October 23, 2012, the ABC news online edition reported the trial of three teenage gang members began by with the initiation of jury selection. They are charged with murder, robbery, auto theft and shooting into an occupied vehicle; there also is a special allegation that the … Read More