GUILTY CA - Five men die due to Old Fire wildfire, San Bernardino County, 2003

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17h Lori Fowler ‏@IEcourtsNow
the jury panel is deciding whether #oldfire arsonist Rickie Lee #Fowler will get life in prison or the death penalty.

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jurors started deliberating on 9/6. According to court records, they have met for 5 days and deliberated for about 11 hours total. #oldfire

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After about 3 hours of deliberating, jurors in the #oldfire trial have recessed for the day. Deliberations are set to continue tomorrow.

 

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the jurors have been deliberating for 8 court days - the term "tough decision" is an understatement

20 SepLori Fowler‏@IEcourtsNow

jurors in the #oldfire trial are deciding whether convicted arsonist rickie #fowler will get the death penalty or life w/o parole


20 SepLori Fowler‏@IEcourtsNow

No verdict in the #oldfire trial today - jurors went home about 2 pm. Not scheduled to come back to court until TUESDAY!

 

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the #oldfire jurors are not meeting today, but they are scheduled to resume deliberations tomorrow [Fri]. we'll see what comes of that...

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Jury: Death for arsonist convicted of 5 murders

http://www.centurylink.net/news/read.php?id=19093467&ps=1011&cat=&cps=0&lang=en&page=1

............Superior Court Judge Michael A. Smith ordered Fowler to return to court Nov. 16 for sentencing. The judge can either accept the jury's recommendation or sentence Fowler to life in prison without possibility of parole..............

Jurors declined to speak with reporters outside the courtroom.

Defense attorney Michael Belter said he spoke with members of the jury after the hearing and was told they had gone back and forth on whether to recommend death or a life sentence.

"We still take the position that if one is not involved with the intentional killing of somebody, the death penalty would not be warranted," Belter said, adding that he plans to file a motion for a new trial.


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16 Nov A hearing was set for 12/14 where it could be decided that a new attorney will be appointed.

16 NovLori Fowler‏@IEcourtsNow

Another lawyer was appointed to review #fowler's letter & see if it's necessary to take the next step & relieve current council

16 NovLori Fowler‏@IEcourtsNow

A jury chose the death penalty for #fowler earlier this year after a lengthy trial.

16 NovLori Fowler‏@IEcourtsNow

#fowler apparently complained that certain things that should have been done in his case weren't done.

16 NovLori Fowler‏@IEcourtsNow

#fowler has written a letter to the judge, asking for additional or new council for a new trial.

16 NovLori Fowler‏@IEcourtsNow

Defense attorney don Jordan is planning to file a motion for a new trial.

16 NovLori Fowler‏@IEcourtsNow

But lawyers in the case are saying the hearing will be continued...possibly into the new year.

16 NovLori Fowler‏@IEcourtsNow

Old fire arsonist rickie lee fowler is scheduled to be sentenced today in San Bernardino superior court

 

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Calif. wildfire arsonist given death sentence

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57566266/calif-wildfire-arsonist-given-death-sentence/

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. An arsonist was sentenced to death on Monday for murdering five men who died of heart attacks during a wildfire that ripped through the hills east of Los Angeles a decade ago..........

"Today, after nearly ten years, justice has now been secured for the victims and their families, and those whose lives were affected by the actions of Rickie Lee Fowler," said District Attorney Michael Ramos.

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