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Updated: 7:30 a.m. February 8 |
Guilty Verdict in Brutal Des Moines Murder: State v. Threadgill: A King County jury convicted defendant Daniel Threadgill of the crime of Murder in the First Degree for the brutal stabbing and beating death of Jennifer Walstrand in August of 2009. Walstrand was stabbed at least 63 times and her head was severely stomped on, leaving brutal injuries. Police uncovered Threadgill as the murderer only after several cooperating witnesses who were present at the time of the attack came forward. The attack was motivated by jealousy and a dispute over prostitution. Senior Prosecutor Carla Carlstrom also obtained a guilty finding that the murder was committed with deliberate cruelty. A sentencing date has been set for March 23rd. Threadgill faces a minimum of 30 years in prison.
Wednesday Arraignments: West Seattle Bar Homicide: State v. Chambers: Defendant Lovett Chambers will be arraigned on Wednesday February 8th at 8:30am in Courtroom 1201 of the King County Courthouse on a charge of Murder in the First Degree. Chambers is accused of shooting Michael Travis Hood to death on January 21st outside a bar in West Seattle. Chambers is being held on 5 million bail. Seward Park Knife Attack: State v. Jamerson: Defendant Dominique Jamerson will be arraigned on Wednesday in Courtroom 1201 at 8:30am on a charge of Assault in the First Degree for a knife attack on an unsuspecting man walking his dog near Seward Park. The attack took place on January 24th. Jamerson is held on 1.5 million bail. Accusations of Scamming Elderly: State v. Michaux: Defendant Fonda Michaux will be arraigned on four counts of Theft in the Second Degree for several incidents in which she conned several senior citizens living in a number of retirement communities to give her money for services she did not deliver. She is being held on $50,000 bail. Murder Trial Begins in Kent: State v. Basra: Defendant Paramjit Basra will go on trial for the 2009 murder of his wife, Harjinder. Jury selection will continue today. Opening Statements will take place later this week. The case is being prosecuted in front of King County Superior Court Judge Brian Gain. Arraignment in Theft from Senior Service Center: State v. Townsend: Arraignment was held yesterday for Gregory Townsend, who managed the Kinship Care program for Senior Services, and Arthur Wheeler, III, a friend. Both are accused of stealing approximately $91,000 from a City of Seattle funded program for seniors. Towsend remains out of custody on his own recognizance. His next court date is February 22nd. Guilty plea in Kirkland vehicular homicide--Patrick Rexroat pleaded guilty on February 2nd as charged to Vehicular Homicide and Reckless Driving for driving drunk and causing a fatal collision during a road rage incident on July 24 near I-405 in Kirkland. Rexroat, 56, was chasing a car when he lost control, crossed a centerline and collided with a vehicle that was not involved in the road rage. Steve Lacey of Kirkland was killed in the collision. The sentence range is 36 to 48 months. Prosecutors will recommend 48 months in prison when Rexroat is sentenced on March 9 at 1 p.m. at the King County Courthouse. |
Korea Invites Senior DPA Steven Kim To Teach Korean Prosecutors
PAO Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Steven Kim has been invited by the South Korean government to spend six months in Seoul teaching Korean prosecutors trial practice skills and lecturing on the American Criminal Justice System in anticipation of the country's adoption of a grand jury system. The South Korean government has agreed to provide Steven and his family housing and a stipend for his services.
South Korea adopted an advisory jury system in 2008 in an effort to make its legal system more democratic. Since then, the country's jury practice has been constantly evolving. South Korea's system is similar to the United States' trial-by-jury system, except that the Korean jury's ruling is not legally binding on the judge but is simply an advisory opinion for the judges to consider. Learn more . . .
AFIS Advances Lead to Identification of Rape Suspect
Defendant Jesse R. Gonzales (aka Jesse R. Guerten) was arrested and charged with First Degree Rape and First Degree Burglary with Sexual Motivation for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl in her family's Shoreline home. The defendant was linked to the crime through a palm print he left on a glass-topped dresser in the girl's bedroom. This link was the result of advances in King County's Regional Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS). Learn more . . .
"Maria's Law" Gets National Attention
Just before midnight on February 22, 2004, 24-year-old Maria Federici was driving home from work on I-405 when a large board from a piece of furniture flew off the trailer in front of her and crashed through the windshield of her car. The board hit Maria in the face, permanently blinding her and very nearly killing her. Maria miraculously survived and became the inspiration that drove her mother, Robin Abel, to become an advocate to change our state's -- and our nation's laws.
In 2004, even though police were able to track down the driver of the truck, Learn More . . .
Appreciating and Understanding Cultural Diversity
In an effort to help foster a greater office understanding of King County's wonderfully diverse population, the PAO's Diversity Committee has offered a series of monthly presentations that focus on distinct communities within King County. Learn more . . .
Tune In To "The Justice Files"
Tune in to The Justice Files, a program on King County TV (CTV), cable channel 22, that features stories involving the King County criminal justice system. This month, tune in to learn more about how prosecutors are using recorded jail phone calls to obtain important evidence to help hold domestic violence defendants accountable. To watch this episode, please click here. (5.18 minute You Tube video)
Community & Speaking Events
Dan Satterberg enjoys attending and speaking at community events. If you would like to invite Dan or someone from the Prosecuting Attorney's Office to speak to your group, please email the office at this link Prosecuting Attorney
In November, Dan spoke to the following organizations or at the following events:
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Washington State Organized Retail Theft Association
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North Highline Unincorporated Area Council
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Belltown Business Association
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Share the Warmth: The PAO's Family Support Division has completed its 16th annual Share the Warmth campaign and collected dozens of donated blankets, coats, and warm clothing for distribution among various local shelters and missions.