P. v. Evans CA2/4
This case arises from the gang-related murder of Troy Morris on February 16, 2006. Following a prolonged investigation, defendants Vernon Lenzelle Evans and Nessane Tereso Cacho were jointly charged with one count of murder (Pen. Code, § 187, subd. (a)) including several firearm and gang enhancement allegations (§§ 12022.53, subds. (b)-(e), 186.22, subd. (b)(1)(C)). Defendants’ first and second trials both ended in mistrials as a result of hung juries. On November 6, 2014, following their third jury trial, defendants were convicted of first degree murder with true findings as to the firearm and gang enhancement allegations. The trial court sentenced each defendant to a total term of 50 years to life in state prison
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