Plea deal reached in murder suspect Anthony Hamilton's case

After sitting in court for hours this morning, once again with no other local media present, I watched the members of Jennika Suazo's family and their reaction to the fifth continuance  granted in murder suspect Anthony Hamilton's case today. Two women who have been at every hearing, polite and waiting eight years for justice. At least, this time it was somewhat justified. I have no idea why the paperwork was not completed; am guessing Deputy Conflict Counsel R.J. Leohner and small Conflict Counsel staff has been swamped with work. 

I found out that a plea had been finally negotiated during a court break this morning.

One of Suazo's family members asked Deputy District Attorney about Hamilton already serving another life sentence. He responded, "yes."

Then the two ladies asked Mr. Rees, "So he won't get out and kill anyone else." Even while they deal with their own pain, Suazo's family is thinking of others.

"This is California. Nothing is for sure," said Mr. Rees.

Further setting and change of plea is scheduled for 11/22 to allow Mr. Leohner to fill out the plea form and get the case number. After discussing with both attorneys, Judge Steven Steward granted the short continuance to next week due to the court's impacted schedule this week. The attorneys were willing to come back later this afternoon or tomorrow

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