Official statements and news reports

Three Men Charged with Murder of New Zealand Grandma in Newport Beach Mall, Eligible for Death Penalty

Jul 5, 2024, 08:25 PM

Three men from Los Angeles County have been charged with special circumstances murder in connection with the broad daylight robbery and killing of a New Zealand grandma at a Newport Beach mall. The suspects, including LeRoy McCrary who was previously given probation by Los Angeles DA George Gascon for two felony cases, will be eligible for the death penalty if convicted. Orange County DA Todd Spitzer announced the charges, contrasting his approach with that of Gascon. The incident has drawn significant attention to the differing policies of the two district attorneys.