Murder in California
101 California Street shootings
101 California Street Shootings is the name given to a mass shooting that took place July 1, 1993 in San Francisco, California, claiming the lives of nine people including the shooter.
101 California Street Shootings is the name given to a mass shooting that took place July 1, 1993 in San Francisco, California, claiming the lives of nine people including the shooter.
187 (murder)
187 is a slang term for the crime of murder; it refers to Section 187 of the California Penal Code, which defines the crime of murder.
187 is a slang term for the crime of murder; it refers to Section 187 of the California Penal Code, which defines the crime of murder.
187 (slang)
187 is a slang term for the crime of murder, it refers to Section 187 of the California Penal Code, which defines the crime of murder.
187 is a slang term for the crime of murder, it refers to Section 187 of the California Penal Code, which defines the crime of murder.
2004 Jenner, California double-murder
The Jenner, California double-murder of 2004 came to the public's attention on August 18, 2004, when the bodies of Lindsay Cutshall, 22, and her fiance Jason S. Allen, 26, were found on Fish Hea...
The Jenner, California double-murder of 2004 came to the public's attention on August 18, 2004, when the bodies of Lindsay Cutshall, 22, and her fiance Jason S. Allen, 26, were found on Fish Hea...
2009 shootings of Oakland police officers
Two shootings of Oakland, California police officers took place on Saturday, March 21, 2009, when four officers were killed by a convicted felon wanted on a no-bail warrant for a parole violation.
Two shootings of Oakland, California police officers took place on Saturday, March 21, 2009, when four officers were killed by a convicted felon wanted on a no-bail warrant for a parole violation.
2011 Seal Beach salon shooting
The Seal Beach salon shooting occurred on October 12, 2011, in Seal Beach, California.
The Seal Beach salon shooting occurred on October 12, 2011, in Seal Beach, California.
2011 Seal Beach shooting
The Seal Beach shooting was a mass shooting that occurred on October 12, 2011, at the Salon Meritage hair salon in Seal Beach, California.
The Seal Beach shooting was a mass shooting that occurred on October 12, 2011, at the Salon Meritage hair salon in Seal Beach, California.
2012 Ingleside, San Francisco homicide
Five people were found dead at a home in San Francisco's Ingleside neighborhood, on the morning of Friday, March 23, 2012.
Five people were found dead at a home in San Francisco's Ingleside neighborhood, on the morning of Friday, March 23, 2012.
California State University, Fullerton massacre
The California State University, Fullerton massacre was an incident of mass murder that occurred on Monday, July 12, 1976, at California State University, Fullerton, in Fullerton, California, Un...
The California State University, Fullerton massacre was an incident of mass murder that occurred on Monday, July 12, 1976, at California State University, Fullerton, in Fullerton, California, Un...
Chinese massacre of 1871
The Chinese massacre of 1871 was a racially motivated riot on October 24, 1871, when a mob of over 500 white men entered Los Angeles' Chinatown to attack, rob and brutally murder Chinese reside...
The Chinese massacre of 1871 was a racially motivated riot on October 24, 1871, when a mob of over 500 white men entered Los Angeles' Chinatown to attack, rob and brutally murder Chinese reside...
Cleveland School massacre
The Cleveland School massacre occurred on January 17, 1989, at Cleveland Elementary School at 20 East Fulton Street in Stockton, California, United States.
The Cleveland School massacre occurred on January 17, 1989, at Cleveland Elementary School at 20 East Fulton Street in Stockton, California, United States.
Covina massacre
The Covina massacre occurred on December 24, 2008, in Covina, a city in the suburbs of Los Angeles, California, United States.
The Covina massacre occurred on December 24, 2008, in Covina, a city in the suburbs of Los Angeles, California, United States.
Cupertino quarry shooting
The Cupertino quarry shooting occurred on October 5, 2011, in a quarry in Cupertino, California.
The Cupertino quarry shooting occurred on October 5, 2011, in a quarry in Cupertino, California.
E.O. Green School shooting
The E.O. Green School shooting was the February 12, 2008, killing of Lawrence "Larry" Fobes King (January 13, 1993 – February 13, 2008) who was a 15-year-old gay student at E.O. Green Juni...
The E.O. Green School shooting was the February 12, 2008, killing of Lawrence "Larry" Fobes King (January 13, 1993 – February 13, 2008) who was a 15-year-old gay student at E.O. Green Juni...
Erwin Walker
William Erwin Walker, aka Erwin M. Walker and Machine Gun Walker was a former police employee and World War II Army veteran best remembered for a violent series of thefts, burglaries...
William Erwin Walker, aka Erwin M. Walker and Machine Gun Walker was a former police employee and World War II Army veteran best remembered for a violent series of thefts, burglaries...
Felony murder rule (California)
In the state of California, the common law felony murder rule has been codified in California Penal Code § 189.
In the state of California, the common law felony murder rule has been codified in California Penal Code § 189.
Goleta Murders 1979, 1981
The Goleta Murders were a series of three home invasion attacks on couples living in a roughly two mile square (5 km²) area of the unincorporated Santa Barbara County community of Goleta in...
The Goleta Murders were a series of three home invasion attacks on couples living in a roughly two mile square (5 km²) area of the unincorporated Santa Barbara County community of Goleta in...
Grim Sleeper
Grim Sleeper is the nickname for an alleged serial killer in Los Angeles, California, believed to be responsible for at least 10 murders 1 suspected and one attempted murder in Los Angeles sinc...
Grim Sleeper is the nickname for an alleged serial killer in Los Angeles, California, believed to be responsible for at least 10 murders 1 suspected and one attempted murder in Los Angeles sinc...
Hillside Strangler
The Hillside Strangler is the media epithet for two men, Kenneth Bianchi and Angelo Buono, who were convicted of kidnapping, raping, torturing, and killing girls and women ranging in age from 12...
The Hillside Strangler is the media epithet for two men, Kenneth Bianchi and Angelo Buono, who were convicted of kidnapping, raping, torturing, and killing girls and women ranging in age from 12...
Isla Vista massacre
The Isla Vista Massacre was an intentional vehicular assault which occurred in the student community of Isla Vista, California near the University of California, Santa Barbara campus.
The Isla Vista Massacre was an intentional vehicular assault which occurred in the student community of Isla Vista, California near the University of California, Santa Barbara campus.
Keddie Murders
The Keddie Murders is an unsolved 1981 American quadruple-murder that took place in Keddie, a former resort town in the foothills of Northern California's Sierra Nevada mountains.
The Keddie Murders is an unsolved 1981 American quadruple-murder that took place in Keddie, a former resort town in the foothills of Northern California's Sierra Nevada mountains.
Lindhurst High School shooting
The Lindhurst High School shooting was a school shooting that occurred on May 1, 1992 at Lindhurst High School in Olivehurst, California, United States.
The Lindhurst High School shooting was a school shooting that occurred on May 1, 1992 at Lindhurst High School in Olivehurst, California, United States.
Los Angeles Jewish Community Center shooting
The August 1999 Los Angeles Jewish Community Center shooting occurred on August 10, 1999, at around 10:50 a.m.
The August 1999 Los Angeles Jewish Community Center shooting occurred on August 10, 1999, at around 10:50 a.m.
Moscone-Milk assassinations
The Moscone–Milk assassinations were the killings of San Francisco Mayor George Moscone and San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk, who were shot and killed in San Francisco City Hall by former Su...
The Moscone–Milk assassinations were the killings of San Francisco Mayor George Moscone and San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk, who were shot and killed in San Francisco City Hall by former Su...
Moscone–Milk assassinations
The Moscone–Milk assassinations were the killings of San Francisco Mayor George Moscone and San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk, who were shot and killed in San Francisco City Hall by former Su...
The Moscone–Milk assassinations were the killings of San Francisco Mayor George Moscone and San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk, who were shot and killed in San Francisco City Hall by former Su...
Murder of Jan Pawel and Quiana Jenkins Pietrzak
The Murder of Jan Paweł Pietrzak and Quiana Jenkins Pietrzak relates to the events surrounding the 2008 deaths of United States Marine Corps Sergeant Jan Paweł Pietrzak and his 26-year-old wife ...
The Murder of Jan Paweł Pietrzak and Quiana Jenkins Pietrzak relates to the events surrounding the 2008 deaths of United States Marine Corps Sergeant Jan Paweł Pietrzak and his 26-year-old wife ...
Murder of Jeff Hall
Jeffrey Russell Hall was a plumber in Riverside, California, and was the regional leader of the National Socialist Movement.
Jeffrey Russell Hall was a plumber in Riverside, California, and was the regional leader of the National Socialist Movement.
Murder of Larry King
The murder of Larry King refers to the February 12, 2008, shooting death of Lawrence "Larry" Fobes King, a 15-year-old gay student at E.O. Green Junior High School in Oxnard, California, United ...
The murder of Larry King refers to the February 12, 2008, shooting death of Lawrence "Larry" Fobes King, a 15-year-old gay student at E.O. Green Junior High School in Oxnard, California, United ...
Murder of Polly Klaas
Polly Hannah Klaas was an American murder victim whose case gained national attention.
Polly Hannah Klaas was an American murder victim whose case gained national attention.
Murder of Thomas and Jackie Hawks
Thomas and Jackie Hawks were a couple from Prescott, Arizona, United States, who were murdered in 2004.
Thomas and Jackie Hawks were a couple from Prescott, Arizona, United States, who were murdered in 2004.
Newhall massacre
The Newhall massacre or Newhall Incident was a shootout between two heavily armed criminals and officers of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) in the Newhall unincorporated area of Los An...
The Newhall massacre or Newhall Incident was a shootout between two heavily armed criminals and officers of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) in the Newhall unincorporated area of Los An...
Oikos University shooting
The Oikos University shooting occurred on April 2, 2012, when a gunman shot at people inside Oikos University, a Korean Christian college in Oakland, California, United States.
The Oikos University shooting occurred on April 2, 2012, when a gunman shot at people inside Oikos University, a Korean Christian college in Oakland, California, United States.
Omeed Aziz Popal SUV rampage
Omeed Aziz Popal, originally of Afghanistan, is alleged to have intentionally struck 18 pedestrians with his black Honda Pilot SUV on August 30, 2006, and faces a murder charge and 19 counts of ...
Omeed Aziz Popal, originally of Afghanistan, is alleged to have intentionally struck 18 pedestrians with his black Honda Pilot SUV on August 30, 2006, and faces a murder charge and 19 counts of ...
People v. Ireland
People v. Ireland, 70 Cal.2d 522 (1969), was a case decided by the Supreme Court of California that first introduced the merger doctrine in that state.
People v. Ireland, 70 Cal.2d 522 (1969), was a case decided by the Supreme Court of California that first introduced the merger doctrine in that state.
San Diego State University shooting
The San Diego State University shooting was a school shooting that occurred at the San Diego State University (SDSU) engineering building on August 15, 1996 in San Diego, California, United States.
The San Diego State University shooting was a school shooting that occurred at the San Diego State University (SDSU) engineering building on August 15, 1996 in San Diego, California, United States.
San Ysidro McDonald's massacre
The San Ysidro McDonald's massacre was an incident of mass murder that occurred on July 18, 1984, in a McDonald's restaurant in the San Ysidro section of San Diego, California.
The San Ysidro McDonald's massacre was an incident of mass murder that occurred on July 18, 1984, in a McDonald's restaurant in the San Ysidro section of San Diego, California.
Seal Beach salon shooting
The Seal Beach salon shooting occurred on October 12, 2011, in Seal Beach, California.
The Seal Beach salon shooting occurred on October 12, 2011, in Seal Beach, California.
Sleepy Lagoon murder
Sleepy Lagoon murder was the name that newspapers and radio commentators used to describe the alleged murder of Jose Diaz, whose body was found on the Williams Ranch near a lagoon in southeast L...
Sleepy Lagoon murder was the name that newspapers and radio commentators used to describe the alleged murder of Jose Diaz, whose body was found on the Williams Ranch near a lagoon in southeast L...
The Denise "Dee Dee" Walker case
The Denise "Dee Dee" Walker case involves the execution-style shotgun murder of a Los Angeles woman named Denise "Dee Dee" Walker on August 9, 1983.
The Denise "Dee Dee" Walker case involves the execution-style shotgun murder of a Los Angeles woman named Denise "Dee Dee" Walker on August 9, 1983.
The Keddie Murders
The Keddie Murders is an unsolved 1981 American quadruple-murder that took place in Keddie, a former resort town in the foothills of Northern California's Sierra Nevada mountains.
The Keddie Murders is an unsolved 1981 American quadruple-murder that took place in Keddie, a former resort town in the foothills of Northern California's Sierra Nevada mountains.
The Lexington Murders
The Lexington Murders was one of the most notable crimes in California during the 19th century.
The Lexington Murders was one of the most notable crimes in California during the 19th century.
Wonderland murders
The Wonderland murders, also known as Four on the Floor or Laurel Canyon Murders, occurred in Los Angeles in 1981, when four people were killed in a drug-related scenario involving ...
The Wonderland murders, also known as Four on the Floor or Laurel Canyon Murders, occurred in Los Angeles in 1981, when four people were killed in a drug-related scenario involving ...
Zebra murders
The "Zebra" murders were a string of racially motivated murders, apparently committed by three African American men who were later convicted, that took place in San Francisco, California, from O...
The "Zebra" murders were a string of racially motivated murders, apparently committed by three African American men who were later convicted, that took place in San Francisco, California, from O...
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