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Murder defendants plead not guilty
Teen charged as adult in Tornero death
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10 a.m.The two defendants charged with the beating death of a Napa teen pleaded not guilty this morning.
Donovan Pierre, 23, and Derrice Lewis, 16, appeared before Napa County Superior Court Judge Rodney Stone. The pair is charged with the Sept. 22 murder and robbery of 16-year-old Napa High School student Jesus Tornero.
Donovan Pierre, 23, and Derrice Lewis, 16, appeared before Napa County Superior Court Judge Rodney Stone. The pair is charged with the Sept. 22 murder and robbery of 16-year-old Napa High School student Jesus Tornero.
Pierre and Lewis are accused of robbing the boy of $10 and his cell phone before they beat him to death in the 2300 block of Louisa Street, very close to the apartments where his family lives in the 700 block of Lincoln Avenue .
A preliminary hearing for both is set for Jan. 23.
A preliminary hearing for both is set for Jan. 23.
Although Lewis is a minor, the district attorney has charged him as an adult. Due to his age, he is being housed in juvenile hall. Pierre is being held in Napa County jail. Both are being held without bail.
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napanana wrote on Oct 17, 2008 10:34 AM:
I just hope that the entire story comes out. Jesus's death was not necessary....... His family and friends need closure. "
amigo wrote on Oct 17, 2008 11:00 AM:
funnyme wrote on Oct 17, 2008 12:32 PM:
I like you a lot!
You have found a "amiga" here!(or is it "an amiga"?) "
griminus wrote on Oct 17, 2008 12:35 PM:
wowquebonita wrote on Oct 17, 2008 1:13 PM:
Mike Staleeny wrote on Oct 17, 2008 1:46 PM:
NVR-Dan Ross wrote on Oct 17, 2008 2:26 PM:
the judge ruled against allowing still or video cameras in the courtroom today. "
cali707livin wrote on Oct 18, 2008 5:16 PM:
cellsitegod wrote on Oct 19, 2008 7:27 AM:
These guys will get what they deserve. If found guilty I hope they never make it back on the streets "
anticommie wrote on Oct 20, 2008 1:47 PM: