People v. Daya
California Court of Appeal
[Opinion certified for partial publication.*]
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
RAYE, J.
This is an appeal of a second degree murder conviction based solely on circumstantial evidence. On May 17, 1991, Fritz Bieth was severely beaten and shot to death. Apparently new and unused dildos, “x-rated” publications, a container of body oil, ajar of petroleum jelly, lingerie, and a G-string were found with his body inside his van which was parked next to a motel well known for prostitution, homosexual activity, and drug trafficking. The prosecution charged the victim’s business partner, Arvind Daya, with murder motivated by personal animosity and financial gain. Rejecting…
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