People v. Demond

Opinion

HANSON, J.

Richard Alan Demond appeals his conviction of murder in the first degree (Pen. Code, § 187).

The Facts

In September 1974, defendant Demond rented an apartment in a building managed by Cathleen Passen and told her that he would be living there with his girlfriend and her two children. On September 16, defendant Demond moved in with Lola Weisbach and her two children: three-year-old Robin and six-year-old Lisa. The children went to the local school and day care center while Lola worked during the Day. Defendant Demond, who was not working, remained at the apartment during the day…