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Prosecutors Will Seek Death Penalty For Marine Accused In 6 Murders

Prosecutors will seek the death penalty against a former Marine accused of murdering four homeless men and a woman and her son in California, authorities said.

2012/05/23

Only On KCAL9: Eder Herrera Opens Up About His Relationship With Alleged OC Serial Killer

Eder Herrera is speaking for the first time, and only to KCAL9 News, about being wrongly accused of murdering his mother and brother, and his relationship to the alleged serial killer who later admitted to the crimes.

2012/05/18

Iraq War Veteran Accused In 6 Murders Tells Detective He Has ‘Killer Gene’

Disturbing new details are being released about the Iraq war veteran accused of at least six brutal murders in Orange County.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/03/15

Attorney: Ocampo Slammed Head On Jail Toilet To Stop Hearing Voices

The lawyer for Iraq war veteran Itzcoatl “Izzy” Ocampo said his client has a giant welt after he slammed his head on a jail toilet.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2012/03/09

Homeless Serial Murder Suspect Linked To Murders Of Mother, Son

Charges were dropped today against a man who was awaiting trial for the fatal stabbings of his mother and brother in Yorba Linda, with prosecutors saying new evidence in the slayings points instead to a former Marine who is already charged with the killings of four homeless men in Orange County.

2012/02/03

Itzacoatl Ocampo's booking photo. (credit: Anaheim Police Department)

Detectives Eye Slayings Of OC Mom And Son In Connection With Homeless Killings

Orange County investigators worked Wednesday to determine if there is a connection between the fatal stabbings of a Yorba Linda woman and her son in October and the suspected slayings of four homeless men by accused “thrill killer,” Itzcoatl Ocampo.

2012/02/01

Yorba Linda Man To Receive $5K Reward For Helping To Catch Suspected Homeless Killer

A Yorba Linda man who helped nab the suspect in the Orange County homeless killings will receive a $5,000 reward from the union that represent Orange County sheriff’s deputies.

2012/01/24

Arraignment Postponed For Iraq War Veteran Suspected In Murders Of 4 Homeless Men

Itzcoatl Ocampo’s hearing was rescheduled for Feb. 17 after a judge granted the defense’s motion for a continuance.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/01/18

Police Say Man’s Heroism Helped Them Catch Suspect In Homeless Murders

ANAHEIM (CBS) — An Orange County father was exiting a store when something strange caught his attention. In a nearby parking lot “Donny” saw a man in a hooded sweatshirt standing over a homeless man, […]

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/01/18

Iraq War Veteran Charged In Murders Of 4 Homeless Men

Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas announced Tuesday that criminal charges are being filed against an Iraq war veteran accused of murdering four homeless men in Orange County.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/01/17

Father Of Suspected Homeless Serial Killer Says His Son Is Innocent

The father of suspected homeless serial killer Itzcoatl Ocampo said Monday his son is innocent.

2012/01/16

Father Of Veteran Suspected In Murders Of 4 Homeless Men Speaks Out

The father of an Iraq war veteran accused of murdering four homeless men in Orange County is speaking out about what may have triggered the brutal killings.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/01/16