"This case is like a virulent case of herpes"

After a two day preliminary hearing featuring an array of Humboldt's frequently booked and colorful quotes attributed to HCSO Investigator Greg Musson such as "This case is like a virulent case of herpes", Jonas Semore was held to answer to the murder charge in the death of David Ganfield. Visiting Judge Arvid Johnson was the Judge for the preliminary hearing.

DDA Roger Rees is prosecuting the case.

Ms. Kathleen Bryson is representing Semore. Defense investigator is Mr. Adam Laird. Ms. Bryson's cross revealed a sneak preview of the jury trial.

 This case brought back flashes of the Bodhi Tree trial where the People's witnesses' criminal records and self-admitted drug use was brought up during cross. Investigator Musson acknowledged that a few times quipping, that he/she "would not win citizen of the year."

DDA Rees also acknowledged that point. Judge Johnson's off the cuff comment was the best. "I think we can stipulate that the entire group of people at the house are not the kind you would find at a Bible study at Church."

There were moments like that during the preliminary hearing where the entire courtroom broke into a smile. While Mr. Semore's family was present, others who maybe related to the victim were not present today but a Victim Witness Representative was there.

Arraignment on information is September 9 at 2 p.m. in Courtroom 1.