“Out of his love for God, as an immigrant from Ireland, he served this city for more than forty years. Gómez said that the man from Glanmire, known in the east LA community of Hacienda Heights as “Bishop Dave”, was a renowned peacemaker. Los Angeles has not named a replacement for Dr O’Connell, who friends say is still deeply missed in the community. Mr Medina was arrested on February 20th, two days after the murder, after a standoff with police at his own home 15 miles away. His wife, the bishop’s housekeeper, is believed to have left the family home and be staying with friends. Meanwhile, Mr Medina will continue to be held at the notorious Twin Towers Correctional Facility in downtown Los Angeles. If convicted, he faces 35 years to life in prison.
LOS ANGELES WEATHER IN AUGUST TRIAL
Detectives have denied reports that there was a dispute over job payments to his wife, the auxiliary bishop’s housekeeper, but no other motive has yet been forthcoming.Īlternatively, the judge could order a murder trial which could start in the autumn. Mr Medina is pleading not guilty, despite an alleged initial confession.
The judge could dismiss the charges that Carlos Medina (65) shot the bishop in his bed last February, which would prompt LA county sheriffs to reopen investigations into other possible suspects.
A Los Angeles handyman accused of murdering Cork-born Bishop David O’Connell will appear at a preliminary court hearing on August 10th where evidence gathered against him will be assessed by a judge for the first time.
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