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15-year-old girl fatally shot by Southern California deputies after reportedly being kidnapped

Published: 03 April 2024 at 02:15

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In 2022, 15-year-old Savannah Graziano was fatally shot by Southern California deputies in Hesperia, California. She had been abducted by her father, Anthony Graziano, who had killed her mother prior to the abduction. Deputies opened fire after a car chase when Savannah approached them as instructed, mistaking her for a threat. Despite medical aid, she succumbed to her injuries, while her father was pronounced dead at the scene.

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California cops fatally shoot unarmed 15-year-old girl after witnessing her father murder her mother


Newly-released video footage shows 15-year-old Savannah Graziano being shot by California cops after her father, Anthony John Graziano, murdered her mother Tracy Martinez. Graziano fired at officers, leading to a 70-mile chase until his truck was stopped. Savannah followed officers' instructions and was shot when getting out of the vehicle. Authorities believed she was wearing tactical gear, which the video disproves. The incident occurred in September 2022, with the footage recently released under the California Public Records Act. The case remains under investigation, with concerns raised about better training to prevent such tragedies.

California police fatally shoot unarmed 15-year-old girl mistaken for kidnapping victim


San Bernardino county sheriffs deputies fatally shot 15-year-old Savannah Graziano, mistakenly believing her to be a kidnapping victim, after cornering the vehicle driven by her father Anthony Graziano following the murder of her mother. The released law enforcement footage reveals deputies shooting at Savannah as she followed their instructions to move toward them, leading to her death. This incident has raised national concern and scrutiny on the sheriffs department, which has faced previous criticism for fatally shooting an autistic 15-year-old boy during a mental health crisis.

Mother of 5-Year-Old Whose Body Was Found in Suitcase in Indiana Claims Federal Surveillance


Dejaune Anderson, the mother of 5-year-old Cairo Ammar Jordan, found dead in 2022, was held without bond for murder, neglect, and obstruction of justice after being arrested in California. Anderson claimed she was under NSA surveillance for eight months and monitored by Space Force, sparking a debate on her fugitive status during a court appearance where she provided a false name. A trial is set for August with a plea deal reached by a second woman involved in the case.

Savannah Chrisley discusses her parents' situation in prison


Savannah Chrisley, daughter of Todd and Julie Chrisley, revealed that her parents have not spoken to each other since reporting to separate federal prisons in January 2023 for tax fraud. Despite having email access, they face communication obstacles due to alleged retaliation against Todd for speaking out about prison conditions. Although the Federal Bureau of Prisons does not comment on individual cases, they prioritize humane treatment for inmates. Todd is expected to be released in October 2032, while Julie's sentence extends until July 2028. Savannah's participation in The Masked Singer was influenced by her parents' incarceration.

California fertility doctor sentenced to life for wife's murder staged as accident


Southern California fertility doctor Eric Scott Sills, 58, was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for the murder of his wife, Susann, after staging her death as a fall down the stairs in their San Clemente home in November 2016. Tensions in their marriage had escalated after Susann posted a nude photo online following a lost bet on Donald Trump's election win. The jury found Sills guilty in December last year for strangling his wife, not the portrayed fall, with evidence of blood stains contradicting his initial narrative.

List of killings by law enforcement officers in the United States, September 2022 (Wikipedia)


This is a list of people reported killed by non-military law enforcement officers in the United Statesin September 2022, whether in the line of duty or not, and regardless of reason or method. The listing documents the occurrence of a death, making no implications regarding wrongdoing or justification on the part of the person killed or officer involved. Killings are arranged by date of the incident that caused death. Different death dates, if known, are noted in the description.The table below lists 19 people.

Southern California man convicted of killing mother as a teenager captured in Mexico after fleeing halfway house


A Southern California man, Ike Nicholas Souzer, convicted of killing his mother as a teenager was captured in Mexico after walking away from a halfway house, violating his probation. He had already served a sentence for the crime in 2017, and his escape marked the second time from a halfway house. Authorities described him as dangerous and violent, with a history of criminal activities including attacks on officers and escape from detention facilities. District Attorney Todd Spitzer criticized judges for leniency in sentencing Souzer, who was convicted of voluntary manslaughter.

Anthony Graziano (Wikipedia)


Anthony A. Graziano (November 12, 1940 – May 25, 2019) was an American mobster and consigliere in the Bonanno crime family.

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