Andrea "Andy" DelVesco, UCLA coed Murder Victim Dimitry Gorim  represented  Alberto Medina     Steven Cron  represented  Eric Marques   Los Angeles, CA —This was the initial appearance bail hearing for the two men arrested for killing Andrea “Andy” DelVesco . It began with an announcement by the judge that there would be no photography, video or sketching in court.    Additionally that much of the evidence offered by the DA was privately discussed in judicial chambers and would be sealed. Both defendants had top gun, privately retained defense lawyers.   Dimitry Gorim represented Alberto Medina and Steven Cron represented Eric Marques .    Hiring these lawyers involves paying a very large retainer up front.   Only a partial story was revealed by the prosecutor and many more questions remained unanswered.   These are simply allegations rather than proof.   Words never uttered in this proce...

Los Angeles, CA —I took an early interest in the case because of my closeness to past and present UCLA students and alumni.  It was about 7:00 AM when LAFD emergency vehicles came screaming to the Scene midblock at 10900 Roebling adjacent to the UCLA Campus. It was a lucky break that some of the students there were awakened by screams and fellow residents were up trying to combat the fire with a fire extinguisher on the first floor, Eastern side of the complex.   That was the residence of UCLA Spanish and Psychology major, Andrea “Andy” DelVesco .     Andy was an active member of the Pi Beta Phi Sorority.   Some of the more observant kids present were able to tell the firemen that Andy was unaccounted for and they began an aggressive search.   They found Andy badly burned and beyond all medical aid.   Some 30 firefighters were able to contain the blaze within ten minutes. Thankfully no others suffered injuries considering this was early ...