Murder

Mentally ill Criminal Sentenced to Life For Oceanside Murder

Published on: May 25, 2011 | by Leslie Legal Group

Eric Andreasen, 39, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole by a San Diego Superior Court Judge. Katherine Parker, the victim, was murdered after spending a day shopping in Oceanside. She was returning to her car when Mr. Andreasen approached her in the parking lot, demanding money. Mr. Andreasen frustrated that she wouldn’t give him money then stabbed her eight times. Police and paramedics arrived to the scene quickly but were unable to save the life of Katherine Parker.

There was no question that Mr. Andreasen committed the crime, there were several witnesses and he did not flee the crime scene. However, he plead not guilty by reason of insanity. Mr. Andreasen had been diagnosed with schizophrenia over ten years ago. Despite his clear mental illness a North County jury found him sane at the time he committed the crime.

Prosecuting attorneys passionately argued that because of Mr. Andreasens long history of criminal activity, he knew right from wrong. An understanding between right and wrong is required for for establishing the defendant’s sanity in criminal cases.

Norh County San Diego, Oceanside a Man Found Guilty in the Dismemberment and Murder of a Women

Published on: May 13, 2010 | by Leslie Legal Group

Murder conviction without a body? Yes! Joaquin Murrieta Martinez,age 32, was found guilty in the murder and dismemberment of Janina Hardoy, age 24, in her Oceanside home. Mr. Martinez a known gang member testified that he did not kill Ms.Hardoy but he did contribute to the dismemberment of her hands and feet, after she was dead.

Janina Hardoy moved to Oceanside in late 2004 after living in Northern California. A few months later in early February 2005 she was murdered. Only her dismembered hands and feet were found. The location of her body is still unknown even after a four day search. Law enforcement has speculated that the body is somewhere in the Santee Landfill. Police investigators are still unsure about the cause of death as they have been unable to examine the body.

Deputy District Attorney Geoff Allard told the jury that Martinez had killed Janina Hardoy during February 2005 because she had threatened to tell the police that Mr. Martinez and fellow gang members had robbed a series of banks from Bonsall, San Marcos, Carlsbad and Encinitas. Martinez and others were arrested and sentenced to prison for these robberies. Mr. Allard also stated that her body was most likely dumped in a garbage bin behind an Escondido doughnut shop, and then later picked up by trash truck and dumped into the landfill.

Vista Gym Trainer Chargered with Murder of Fellow Boxing Coach

Published on: April 17, 2010 | by Leslie Legal Group

On Thursday, April 15th, a 49 year old boxing trainer was charged with the murder of a fellow coach, and attempted murder of a young boxer as well as injuring another. The defendant, Mark Anthony Diaz, plead not guilty to all the chargers including the killing of 52 year old Hector Gil, another coach at the boxing facility. Mr. Diaz faces 84 years to life in prison and his bail was set at TEN million dollars. The reasoning behind the high bail was due to evidence presented to Judge Hocket at the Vista Superior Court which included a death threat message from Mr. Diaz to Hector.

Evidence in the case suggest that Diaz was jealous and envious that Hector was taking his clients, especially those with potential, like Ricky Gutierrez a 21 year old boxer who fought his first professional match this year. This along with many other events present a strong case against Mark Diaz and his short temperament. One thing we have to look at before we make judgments is the evidence and its validity, did Mark Diaz really murder Hector Gil, and for what reasons.

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Carlsbad Man Not Mentally Competent To Stand Trial For Murder

Published on: June 28, 2009 | by Leslie Legal Group

Insane?! Carlsbad Murder suspect, Dennis Gluck, is headed to Patton State Hospital for up to three years or until he regains his mental competency. Mr. Gluck is accused of hacking his parents, Harry and Jean Gluck, to death in their bedroom on January 18th with a bladed instrument.

San Diego Superior Court judge Maguire, suspended the criminal proceedings including the two murder charges after reviewing a psychological doctor’s report. Technically, Mr. Gluck could face the death penalty if his competency is restored due to the special multiple murder allegation.

Mr. Gluck fled to Mexico after the murders and was later captured about six weeks later. Although, he had previous threats and aggressive behavior towards his parents, he had none recently while living with them. A layperson may question, if he was smart enough or of sound mind enough to flee to Mexico after the killings, how could he be insane for court?