GUILTY CA - Kris Anderson, 57, murdered, Santa Monica, 11 June 2016 *arrest*

[Lilibet]

He was not eligible for a “not guilty” plea, they deliberated between involuntary manslaughter, 2nd degree and 1st degree. The judge threw out voluntary manslaughter.

Thanks for the info @peanutbutterandjustice. I’m not sure what you mean when you say “he was not eligible for a ‘not guilty’ plea.” I googled but nothing popped up to explain your terminology. I assume he pled “not guilty” which is why there was a trial. So the jury could have found him “not guilty“ instead of the other options they were given. Thanks!

 

[Niner]

Thanks for the info @peanutbutterandjustice. I’m not sure what you mean when you say “he was not eligible for a ‘not guilty’ plea.” I googled but nothing popped up to explain your terminology. I assume he pled “not guilty” which is why there was a trial. So the jury could have found him “not guilty“ instead of the other options they were given. Thanks!

I too don't understand that statement....

 

[Vino949]

Navy SEAL convicted in 2016 killing in Santa Monica

 

[Lilibet]

Navy SEAL convicted in 2016 killing in Santa Monica

An MSM article…finally! Thanks for posting @Vino949.

 

[mpnola]

Wow. Thanks for following along, yall. His history of accusing and reacting feels uncomfortable, to me. I feel bad that Kris was accused of something that he doesn't have the chance to show wasn't true. I hope Theo stays where he is for a long time. He seems..... angry.

 

[Niner]

It's too back that @JaimeSomers is no longer a WS member - she started this thread for her friend Kris.

But I am pretty sure she knows the outcome!

 

[Niner]

Monday, August 1st:
*Probation & Sentencing Hearing (@ 8:30am PT) - CA - Kris Anderson (57) (June 11, 2016, Santa Monica, stabbed in the head) - *Theo Andrew Krah (28 @ time of crime/31/now 34, Navy SEAL) indicted & arrested (6/13/16) & arraigned (10/21/16) with 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. $2M bond.
Trial began on 6/15/22 & restarted on 6/21 thru 6/30/22 (Day 1-8), 7/5 thru 7/8/22 (Day 9-12) & Jury deliberations Day 1-2 (7/7-7/8/22).
Court info from 7/31/18 thru 4/12/22 & Trial Days 1-10 (6/15–6/30, 7/5-7/6/22) reference post #378 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/my-friend-was-murdered-last-saturday.310412/page-19
7/7/22 Thursday, Trial Day 11, Jury Deliberations (Day 1): The Jury deliberated between involuntary manslaughter, 2nd degree & 1st degree. The judge threw out voluntary manslaughter. They deliberated part of Thursday. Deliberations continued to 7/8/22.
7/8/22 Friday, Trial Day 12, Jury Deliberations (Day 2): Jury deliberated almost all of Friday. Jurors reached a guilty verdict on 2nd degree murder. Next probation & sentencing hearing on 8/1/22.

 

[Niner]

The court site has not been updated - and as usual I am not finding any current articles on his sentencing yesterday.

Any locals?? TIA!

 

[Niner]

Looks like his sentencing date was reset....


Upcoming Scheduled Events

Date Time Location Dept/Room Number
September 9, 2022 08:30 AM Airport Courthouse W80 PROBATION AND SENTENCE HEARING

link: Criminal Case Summary - Online Services - LA Court

 

[Vino949]

I wonder if he has been in prison since 2016? He should get at least life in prison, if not he will probably get out soon based in whatever sentencing he gets. I would love to find more articles or information on the victim. So tragic.

 

[Niner]

I wonder if he has been in prison since 2016? He should get at least life in prison, if not he will probably get out soon based in whatever sentencing he gets. I would love to find more articles or information on the victim. So tragic.

He has probably been in jail, not prison while this case was going on.

 

[Niner]

Friday, Sept. 9th:
*Probation & Sentencing Hearing (@ 8:30am PT) - CA - Kris Anderson (57) (June 11, 2016, Santa Monica, stabbed in the head) - *Theo Andrew Krah (28 @ time of crime/31/now 34, Navy SEAL) indicted & arrested (6/13/16) & arraigned (10/21/16) with 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. $2M bond.
Trial began on 6/15/22 & restarted on 6/21 thru 6/30/22 (Day 1-8), 7/5 thru 7/8/22 (Day 9-12) & Jury deliberations Day 1-2 (7/7-7/8/22).
Jurors reached a verdict (7/8/22) guilty on 2nd degree murder. Sentencing on 8/1/22 reset on 9/9/22.
Court info from 7/31/18 thru 4/12/22 & Trial Days 1-12 (6/15–6/30, 7/5-7/8/22) reference post #407 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/my-friend-was-murdered-last-saturday.310412/page-21
8/1/22 Monday: Sentencing on guilty verdict on 2nd degree murder. Probation & sentencing hearing has been reset on 9/9/22.

 

[Cryptic]

I wonder if he has been in prison since 2016? He should get at least life in prison, if not he will probably get out soon based in whatever sentencing he gets. I would love to find more articles or information on the victim. So tragic.

In the past, I think you had a very valid fear. California's revolving door for murder convictions was well oiled and constantly in motion. This led to murderers getting released in as early as seven years at one time via "parole for everybody", jail over crowding, and good time programs.

But......

Apparently, California's revolving door for murder convictions is stuck in the "closed" position. Currently, people convicted of First Degree homicide must serve the determinate part of their sentence (25 years) before being eligible for parole.

They are also not eligible for any creative math "good time" etc. equations in regards to their sentence. One source, however, suggests that they are still eligible for an essentially automatic 15% time reduction given to all California inmates. As a side note, the federal government also has a 15% automatic reduction for federal sentences.

But... even with a possible 15% automatic reduction, he is still looking at a 21.5 year, "must do" sentence if convicted.

 

[Niner]

snipped by me...
But... even with a possible 15% automatic reduction, he is still looking at a 21.5 year, "must do" sentence if convicted.

You say IF - he IS convicted - he was found guilty - from my notes:
Jurors reached a verdict (7/8/22) guilty on 2nd degree murder.

 

[Cryptic]

You say IF - he IS convicted - he was found guilty - from my notes:
Jurors reached a verdict (7/8/22) guilty on 2nd degree murder.

Thanks for the important detail.

As a side note, Second Degree murder in California has a 15 year determinate sentence (15 to life).

So..... If the 15% automatic reduction exists, he is looking at a parole possibility in 13 years. After applying his 6 years of time served credit, this turns into potential parole in 7 years.

Of course, being eligible for parole does not mean that one actually gets parole.

 

[Niner]

Any news on the sentencing? I am just finding old July articles.

TIA !

 

[Niner]

I found this in the jail site. Sentencing might have been moved to Dec.

Court

Next Court Code
W80

Next Court Date
12/9/2022

Next Court Time
0830

Next Court Case
SA09317401

Court Name
LAX SUPERIOR COURT DEPT W80

Court Address
11701 S. LA CIENEGA BLVD.

Court City
LOS ANGELESUPT


link: Portal Home - Inmate Information Center

 

[Niner]

Friday, December 9th:
*Probation & Sentencing Hearing (@ 8:30am PT) - CA - Kris Anderson (57) (June 11, 2016, Santa Monica, stabbed in the head) - *Theo Andrew Krah (28 @ time of crime/31/now 34, Navy SEAL) indicted & arrested (6/13/16) & arraigned (10/21/16) with 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. $2M bond.
Trial began on 6/15/22 & restarted on 6/21 thru 6/30/22 (Day 1-8), 7/5 thru 7/8/22 (Day 9-12) & Jury deliberations Day 1-2 (7/7-7/8/22).
Jurors reached a verdict (7/8/22) guilty on 2nd degree murder. Sentencing on 8/1/22 reset on 9/9/22 & reset to 12/9/22.
Court info from 7/31/18 thru 4/12/22 & Trial Days 1-12 (6/15–6/30, 7/5-7/8/22) reference post #407 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/my-friend-was-murdered-last-saturday.310412/page-21
8/1/22 Monday: Sentencing on guilty verdict on 2nd degree murder. Probation & sentencing hearing has been reset on 9/9/22. 9/9/22 Update: Jail site says next hearing on 12/9/22.

 

[Niner]

Not finding any current articles on his sentencing & the court site is not updated re his sentencing.

I did find this in the jail site - so it could be his sentencing date was (again!) rescheduled...


Court

Next Court Code: W80
Next Court Date: 2/17/2023
Next Court Time: 0830
Next Court Case: SA09317401
Court Name: LAX SUPERIOR COURT DEPT W80
Court Address
11701 S. LA CIENEGA BLVD.
Court City
LOS ANGELESUPT


link: Portal Home - Inmate Information Center

 

[Vino949]

This is taking a long time. What could be delay?