People v. Blacksher

Opinion

CORRIGAN, J.

A jury found defendant Erven R. Blacksher guilty of the first degree murder of his nephew, the second degree murder of his sister, and being a felon in possession of a firearm. It also found true the firearm-use allegations and the special circumstance of multiple murder. The jury concluded defendant was sane and returned a verdict of death.

This appeal is automatic. We affirm.

I. Facts and Proceedings

A. Guilt Phase

1. Prosecution’s Case

In 1989, after the death of his father, defendant moved in with his mother, Eva Blackshgr, at her home in Berkeley. Defendant was Eva’s…