Adrian Gonzalez testified in a Santa Cruz courtroom Thursday about killing 8-year-old Madyson Middleton in 2015 when he was 15, detailing how he lured her with ice cream before attacking and murdering her.
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Adrian Gonzalez testifies about troubled childhood, mental health struggles
A decade after raping and murdering 8-year-old neighbor Madyson Middleton when he was 15, Adrian Gonzalez took the stand Wednesday in a Santa Cruz courtroom, detailing his unstable family situation and struggles with depression in testimony that could help determine his release.
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Adrian Gonzalez on ‘lower end’ of risk to reoffend, psychologist testifies in release trial
A psychologist testified that Adrian Gonzalez, who killed 8-year-old Madyson Middleton when he was 15, has a low risk of reoffending and shows signs of having been a troubled teen rather than a lifelong criminal. The trial over whether to release Gonzalez continues on Wednesday.
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First of four suspects in Tushar Atre murder case finally goes to court
The first of four separate trials for the suspects in the 2019 murder of Pleasure Point tech and cannabis entrepreneur Tushar Atre finally began Wednesday afternoon after years of legal proceedings. Attorneys gave their opening statements as they started the trial of Stephen Lindsay, expected to last four to six weeks.
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Opening statements in trial for murder of Pleasure Point tech executive Tushar Atre to begin this week
After a yearslong pretrial process, the trial of one of the suspects in the murder of tech and cannabis executive Tushar Atre is finally set to begin Monday with opening statements. The four defendants will be tried separately over the coming year.
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Stolen sea lion plaque returned to Santa Cruz Wharf after public appeal
An interpretive plaque lost in the Santa Cruz Wharf’s Dec. 23 partial collapse has been recovered thanks to community assistance in identifying suspects spotted transporting the plaque down East Cliff Drive. Local officials offered few details about who stole the plaque or how it was recovered.
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Drunk driver arrested in Capitola after speeding past police stop
Capitola Police arrested a drunk driver on Saturday when the driver sped by a speed enforcement going close to 100 mph and swerving into other lanes.
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Man charged in burglary of Shadowbrook restaurant
Capitola police arrested a man after he allegedly broke into Shadowbrook restaurant and nearby Quality Market on Thursday.
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Watsonville man arrested on child pornography charges
Police charged a Watsonville man, Jose Rodriguez, with allegedly possessing and distributing child pornography.
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Capitola police seize illegal e-bike after pursuit of juvenile
The Capitola Police Department seized an e-bike after the rider evaded attempts to stop him. The bike was deemed not street legal.