This morning convicted sex offender John Gardner III pleaded guilty to murdering two California teens after prosecutors agreed not to seek the death penalty. The disappearances of both Chelsea King, 17, and Amber DuBois, 14, became the focus of news programs around the country, and Gardner was named a person of interest after King's body was found in early March. According to the Del Mar Times, he is expected to be sentenced to two consecutive life prison terms without the possibility of parole.As reported by the Del Mar Times, Gardner admitted to raping and killing 17-year-old Chelsea King, who disappeared after going for a run Feb. 25 at Rancho Bernardo Community Park. Her remains were discovered 5 days later in a shallow grave near a tributary of nearby Lake Hodges, which is not far from Gardner's mother's home. Prosecutors say Gardner was linked to the crime by DNA found on Chelsea's clothing.
He also admitted killing 14-year-old Amber Dubois, who vanished while walking to Escondido High School in February 2009. The girl's bones were discovered March 6 in a rugged, remote area north of San Diego. Solid leads did not develop in the case until Gardner was linked to Chelsea King's murder, which occurred in the same vicinity of Amber Dubois' disappearance.
What a monster!!!
Source:
The Del Mar Times. John Gardner pleads guilty to murdering King and Dubois. April 16th, 2010.
No comments:
Post a Comment