Melyda "Mel" Corado Los Angeles, CA --It all began as a dispute between a 28 year-old drug addicted freeloader, Gene Adkins and his 79 year-old grandmother, Mary Elizabeth Madison in South L.A.  Adkins allegedly shot his grandmother seven times with a handgun.  In the process a 20 year-old woman that was Adkin’s yet to be identified girlfriend suffered a bullet graze wound to her head. Adkins allegedly then stole his grandmother’s car and kidnapped the girlfriend.   Suspect Gene Adkins being loaded into an ambulance In Hollywood, the police caught up with the stolen car that was equipped with a GPS tracking device and the chase began.   Adkins soon crashed his car near the entrance of the Silver Lake Trader Joe’s and was exchanging gunfire  with police as he sought refuge inside of the crowded supermarket.  Apparently Adkins was wounded in his left arm by police.  That’s when the store manager, Melyda “Mel” Corado was also stru...

Los Angeles, CA- -As the final preparations are being made for Sunday's Oscar Awards Gala terrorism is a real possibility.  Terrorists love to create havoc during events that draw worldwide publicity. Having untrained minimum-wage earning workers in pseudo police garb is beyond silly.  Thankfully the LAPD will be out in force with every possible resource to deal with these issues.  I keep wondering when terrorists will employ mortars for assassination and terror within the USA? That may be old technology but teemed up with small computers those things would have amazing accuracy.  Air surveillance by helicopters or drones is  now more important than ever.  Our large shopping malls are perfect soft targets because they phased out armed security over 40 years ago.  Before everyone had a cell phone there was an advantage to mall guards with radios.  They could notify their office to call police to deal with problems.  Now anyone can make the ca...

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 ...

I'm  Los Angeles, CA —Students will be sleeping easier tonight after police announced the arrests of two 22-year old Hispanic men for killing Andrea "Andy" DelVesco.   Alberto Madina and Eric Marquez are in custody at the Van Nuys Jail.   This is sure to be a “special circumstance” case meaning prosecutors can ask for the death Penalty.   Yet to be offered by police is the motive however the drug selling connection is sure to be playing a part in this investigation. the DelVesco girl and her two alleged killers showed promise as students of making great contributions to our world.  However now we have three young lives destroyed because of our insane Drug War.  How many more killings must we tolerate until we end this madness? We need to redirect our efforts to treat thoes addicted.  

Los Angeles, CA —I’m convinced that UCLA coed,  Andrea “Andy” DelVesco’s killer’s are reading what I offer on this blog.   If that’s the case, this is a “Golden Hour” for at least one person with involvement in the murder and or drug activities.   Yes, there is a Get Out of Jail Free card waiting for someone and serious police protection.