GUILTY CA - Denise Lampe, 19, stabbed to death, Daly City, 1976 *ARREST in 2018*

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The criminal case against Leon Melvin Seymour is currently suspended and it hasn't been updated on the regular San Mateo court site since October. However, I found the following website that covers the proceedings of his mental health case.

The People of the State of California vs LEON MELVIN SEYMOUR

01/20/2022
Docket: Appointment of Doctor(s).
Additional Info:
Judicial Officer: Novak Lisa A.
Hearing Time: 8:30 AM

01/12/2022
Docket: Order to Show Cause Re: Contempt.
Additional Info: Judicial Officer
Master Calendar
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Comment: AS TO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

12/20/2021
Docket: Reason defendant not present:. Additional Info: Comment In State Hospital

12/20/2021
Docket: Sealed Document by Order of the Court. Additional Info: Comment As to Community Regional Medical Center re: served subpoena duces tecum

12/20/2021
Docket: Previous dates remain as set.

12/20/2021
Docket: Subpoenaed Records released to Defense Counsel.. Additional Info: Comment To be copied and returned. ONLY TO DEPT OF STATE HOSP. ( COALINGA STATE HOSP. -6 BOXES )

12/20/2021
Docket: Subpoenaed Records Status and Further Proceedings.
Additional Info: Original Type Subpoenaed Records Status and Further Proceedings
Judicial Officer: Karesh Jonathan E.
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Result: Held
Comment: RECEIPT OF SUBPOENAE RECORDS
Parties Present:
Defendant Attorney: DEMEESTER, PAUL F.
Plaintiff: The People of the State of California

12/16/2021
Docket: Subpoena Records received. Additional Info: Comment DEPARTMENT OF STATE HOSPITALS - COALINGA

12/15/2021
Docket: Subpoena Records received. Additional Info: Comment COMMUNITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER FRESNO, CALIFORNIA

12/02/2021
Docket: Reason defendant not present:. Additional Info: Comment DEFENDANT IN COALINGA

12/02/2021
Docket: Appointment of Doctor(s).
Additional Info: Original Type Appointment of Doctor(s)
Judicial Officer: Novak Lisa A.
Hearing Time: 8:30 AM
Result: Continued Defense's Motion
Parties Present:
Defendant: SEYMOUR, LEON MELVIN
Attorney: DEMEESTER, PAUL F.

10/05/2021
Docket: New Filed Case.
 
Wednesday, January 12th:
*Order to Show Cause Hearing (Contempt) (@ 9am PT) – CA – Denise Lampe (19) (April 1, 1976, Daly City) – *Leon Melvin Seymour (30 @ time of crime/72/now 75) charged (11/16/18) & arraigned (12/18/18) with 1st degree murder with use of deadly weapon, 1 count of attempt or use of deadly weapon, 1 count of torture & 1 count to 2 prior offenses (enhancement). Plead not guilty. $10M bond. No bond (12/14/18).
Is being housed at Coalinga State Hospital as a sexually violent predator for other kidnappings & sexually assaults going back decades. DNA match.
Trial began on 3/2/20. Put on hold 3/16/20 due to coronavirus. Restart on 7/8/20, and was continued to 10/13/20 (Day 9) thru 10/16/20 (Day 11).
Trial was set to begin on 10/12/21 was vacated due to mental competency.
Court info from 3/2/20 thru 10/7/20 & Trial info (Day 9-11: 10/13 to 10/16/20) & thru 5/27/20 reference post #93 here:
CA - Denise Lampe, 19, stabbed to death, Daly City, 1976 *ARREST in 2018*
8/6/21: Order: Order for provision of video & audio link during continuing jury trial commencing on 10/12/21 & Order for Mr. Seymour to wear civilian clothing. Next status of trial hearing on 9/15/21 for status of jury trial & motion to continue. 9/15/21 Update: Motion for continuance of trial-denied. Next status hearing on 10/5/21 re jury trial & trial still set to begin on 10/12/21.
10/5/21 Update: Judge Lisa Novak has declared mental health doubt. Criminal proceedings are suspended. Dr. Watson appointed to examine defendant pursuant to 1368. Personal appearance waived for defendant pursuant to Emergency Rule 5. Defendant not brought into courtroom. Jury trial on 10/12/21 has been vacated.
10/5/21 Update: New case filed. Presiding Judge Lisa A. Novak. 12/2/21 Update: Appointment of doctor(s), but continued per defense's motion. Reason defendant not present: additional info: defendant in Coalinga. 12/15/21: Subpoena records received from Community Regional Medical Center, Fresno, CA. 12/16/21: Subpoena records received from Dept. of State Hospitals-Coalinga. 12/20/21: Docket: Subpoenaed records status & further proceedings. Subpoenaed records released to defense counsel. Sealed document by order of the Court. As to Community Regional Medical Center re served subpoena duces tecum. Defendant not present, in State hospital. Next Order to Show Cause hearing re contempt (as to Regional Medical Center) on 1/12/22 @ 9am & Appointment of Doctor(s) hearing on 1/20/22 @ 8:30am. Judicial officer Lisa A. Novak.
 
I see from @faithx post #101 - this is next:

01/20/2022
Docket: Appointment of Doctor(s).
Additional Info:
Judicial Officer: Novak Lisa A.
Hearing Time: 8:30 AM


and by the way faithx - when I use that link in that post - I can access his court records!! YEA! :)
 
Thursday, January 20th:
*Appointment of Doctors’ Hearing (Contempt) (@ 8:30am PT) – CA – Denise Lampe (19) (April 1, 1976, Daly City) – *Leon Melvin Seymour (30 @ time of crime/72/now 75) charged (11/16/18) & arraigned (12/18/18) with 1st degree murder with use of deadly weapon, 1 count of attempt or use of deadly weapon, 1 count of torture & 1 count to 2 prior offenses (enhancement). Plead not guilty. $10M bond. No bond (12/14/18).
Is being housed at Coalinga State Hospital as a sexually violent predator for other kidnappings & sexually assaults going back decades. DNA match.
Trial began on 3/2/20. Put on hold 3/16/20 due to coronavirus. Restart on 7/8/20, and was continued to 10/13/20 (Day 9) thru 10/16/20 (Day 11).
Trial was set to begin on 10/12/21 was vacated due to mental incompetency.
Court info from 3/2/20 thru 10/7/20 & Trial info (Day 9-11: 10/13 to 10/16/20) & 8/6/21 thru 12/16/21 reference post #103 here:
CA - Denise Lampe, 19, stabbed to death, Daly City, 1976 *ARREST in 2018*
12/20/21: Docket: Subpoenaed records status & further proceedings. Subpoenaed records released to defense counsel. Sealed document by order of the Court. As to Community Regional Medical Center re served subpoena duces tecum. Defendant not present, in State hospital. Next Order to Show Cause hearing re contempt (as to Regional Medical Center) on 1/12/22 @ 9am & Appointment of Doctor(s) hearing on 1/20/22 @ 8:30am. Judicial officer Lisa A. Novak.
1/12/22 Update: Next appointment of doctors’ hearing on 1/20/22.
 
@faithx - just wondering if there is another court hearing date yet?

TIA! :)
 
Niner said:
@faithx - just wondering if there is another court hearing date yet?

TIA! :)
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Next hearing is on 3/22 at 8:30 AM. :)

01/20/2022
Doctor appointed to examine defendant.
Additional Info:
Comment: Dr. TORRY AND DR. MOGANNAM appointed to examine defendant pursuant to Pursuant To 1367

01/27/2022
Order Appointing Doctor(s) for examination filed.

03/22/2022
Receipt of Doctors Report.
Additional Info:
Judicial Officer: Novak Lisa A.
Hearing Time: 8:30 AM
 
Thank you @faithx !
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Tuesday, March 22nd:
*Doctors’ Report Hearing (@ 8:30am PT) – CA – Denise Lampe (19) (April 1, 1976, Daly City) – *Leon Melvin Seymour (30 @ time of crime/72/now 75) charged (11/16/18) & arraigned (12/18/18) with 1st degree murder with use of deadly weapon, 1 count of attempt or use of deadly weapon, 1 count of torture & 1 count to 2 prior offenses (enhancement). Plead not guilty. $10M bond. No bond (12/14/18).
Is being housed at Coalinga State Hospital as a sexually violent predator for other kidnappings & sexually assaults going back decades. DNA match.
Trial began on 3/2/20. Put on hold 3/16/20 due to coronavirus. Restart on 7/8/20, and was continued to 10/13/20 (Day 9) thru 10/16/20 (Day 11).
Trial was set to begin on 10/12/21 was vacated due to mental incompetency.
Court info from 3/2/20 thru 10/7/20 & Trial info (Day 9-11: 10/13 to 10/16/20) & 8/6/21 thru 12/16/21 reference post #103 here:
CA - Denise Lampe, 19, stabbed to death, Daly City, 1976 *ARREST in 2018*
12/20/21: Docket: Subpoenaed records status & further proceedings. Subpoenaed records released to defense counsel. Sealed document by order of the Court. As to Community Regional Medical Center re served subpoena duces tecum. Defendant not present, in State hospital. Next Order to Show Cause hearing re contempt (as to Regional Medical Center) on 1/12/22 @ 9am & Appointment of Doctor(s) hearing on 1/20/22 @ 8:30am. Judicial officer Lisa A. Novak.
1/12/22 Update: Next appointment of doctors’ hearing on 1/20/22. 1/20/22 Update: Dr. appointed to examine defendant are Dr. Torry & Dr. Mogannam pursuant to 1367. Next Doctor's report hearing on 3/22/22.
 
@faithx - another San Mateo County case that I can't access. Any new court dates yet? TIA!
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Niner said:
@faithx - another San Mateo County case that I can't access. Any new court dates yet? TIA!
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I can't find anything on the court site, news articles, and Twitter. :( I wonder what is happening with the case. Maybe he is deceased or very ill?
 
faithx said:
I can't find anything on the court site, news articles, and Twitter. :( I wonder what is happening with the case. Maybe he is deceased or very ill?
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Deceased would be good.... :)

And thanks for taking the time to look! :) I'll check back in - in about a week or so!
 
@Niner

Finally an update! :)

03/22/2022
Receipt of Doctors Report
Additional Info:
Original Type: Receipt of Doctors Report
Judicial Officer: Novak Lisa A.
Hearing Time: 09:00 AM
Result: Continued Court's Motion
Parties Present:
Defendant: SEYMOUR, LEON MELVIN
Attorney: DEMEESTER, PAUL F.

03/22/2022
Non-case party present
Additional Info:
Comment: DOUG ECKLES

03/22/2022
Doctor appointed to examine defendant
Additional Info:
Comment: Dr. MOGANNAM & DR. CLINE appointed to examine defendant pursuant to 1367/68.

03/22/2022
It is stipulated that the Court / Probation Department may
Additional Info:
Comment: appoint other doctor(s) ex-parte should the named doctor be unavailable.

03/22/2022
Motion
Additional Info:
Comment: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION FOR POKOVICH IMMUNITY ORDER

03/28/2022
Motion hearings
Additional Info:
Judicial Officer: Novak Lisa A.
Hearing Time: 09:00 AM
Comment: MOTION FOR POKOVICH IMMUNITY ORDER

05/23/2022
Receipt of Doctors Report
Additional Info:
Judicial Officer: Novak Lisa A.
Hearing Time: 09:00 AM
 
Monday, March 28th:
*Motions Hearing (@ 9am PT) – CA – Denise Lampe (19) (April 1, 1976, Daly City) – *Leon Melvin Seymour (30 @ time of crime/72/now 75) charged (11/16/18) & arraigned (12/18/18) with 1st degree murder with use of deadly weapon, 1 count of attempt or use of deadly weapon, 1 count of torture & 1 count to 2 prior offenses (enhancement). Plead not guilty. $10M bond. No bond (12/14/18).
Is being housed at Coalinga State Hospital as a sexually violent predator for other kidnappings & sexually assaults going back decades. DNA match.
Trial began on 3/2/20. Put on hold 3/16/20 due to coronavirus. Restart on 7/8/20, and was continued to 10/13/20 (Day 9) thru 10/16/20 (Day 11). Trial was set to begin on 10/12/21 was vacated due to mental incompetency.
Court info from 3/2/20 thru 10/7/20 & Trial info (Day 9-11: 10/13 to 10/16/20) & 8/6/21 thru 1/12/22 reference post #109 here:
CA - Denise Lampe, 19, stabbed to death, Daly City, 1976 *ARREST in 2018*
1/20/22 Update: Dr. appointed to examine defendant are Dr. Torry & Dr. Mogannam pursuant to 1367. Next Doctor's report hearing on 3/22/22. 3/22/22 Update: Receipt of Doctors reports. Continued Court's motion. Non-case party present: Doug Eckles. Doctor appoint to examine defendant: Dr. Mogannam & Dr. Cline appointed to examine defendant. It is stipulated that the Court/probation Dept. may appoint other doctor(s) ex-parte should the named doctor be unavailable. Notice of Motion & Motion for Pokovich Immunity Order. Next motions hearing on 3/28/22 re Motion for Pokovich Immunity Order & receipt of Doctors Report hearing on 5/23/22.
 
@faithx - just wondering if there might be another hearing before the May one?

TIA! :)
 
Niner said:
@faithx - just wondering if there might be another hearing before the May one?

TIA! :)
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No hearing before May. :) Here is the updated info:

03/28/2022
Motion hearings
Additional Info:
Original Type: Motion hearings
Judicial Officer: Novak Lisa A.
Hearing Time: 09:00 AM
Result: Held
Comment: MOTION FOR POKOVICH IMMUNITY ORDER
Parties Present:
Defendant
Attorney: DEMEESTER, PAUL F.

03/28/2022
Motion granted.
Additional Info:
Comment: Moving party: DEFENSE
Motion title: POKOVICH GRANTED IN PART, AS STATED ON THE RECORD

03/28/2022
Previous dates remain as set

03/28/2022
Doctor appointed to examine defendant
Additional Info:
Comment: Dr. Mogannam & Dr. Singh appointed to examine defendant pursuant to Pursuant To1367/68.

05/23/2022
Receipt of Doctors Report
Additional Info:
Judicial Officer: Novak Lisa A.
Hearing Time: 09:00 AM
 
Monday, May 23rd:
*Receipt of Doctors Report Hearing (@ 9am PT) – CA – Denise Lampe (19) (April 1, 1976, Daly City) – *Leon Melvin Seymour (30 @ time of crime/72/now 75) charged (11/16/18) & arraigned (12/18/18) with 1st degree murder with use of deadly weapon, 1 count of attempt or use of deadly weapon, 1 count of torture & 1 count to 2 prior offenses (enhancement). Plead not guilty. $10M bond. No bond (12/14/18).
Is being housed at Coalinga State Hospital as a sexually violent predator for other kidnappings & sexually assaults going back decades. DNA match.
Trial began on 3/2/20. Put on hold 3/16/20 due to coronavirus. Restart on 7/8/20, and was continued to 10/13/20 (Day 9) thru 10/16/20 (Day 11). Trial was set to begin on 10/12/21 was vacated due to mental incompetency.
Court info from 3/2/20 thru 10/7/20 & Trial info (Day 9-11: 10/13 to 10/16/20) & 8/6/21 thru 1/20/22 reference post #115 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...h-daly-city-1976-arrest-in-2018.400646/page-6
3/22/22 Update: Receipt of Doctors reports. Continued Court's motion. Non-case party present: Doug Eckles. Doctor appoint to examine defendant: Dr. Mogannam & Dr. Cline appointed to examine defendant. It is stipulated that the Court/probation Dept. may appoint other doctor(s) ex-parte should the named doctor be unavailable. Notice of Motion & Motion for Pokovich Immunity Order. Next motions hearing on 3/28/22 re Motion for Pokovich Immunity Order & receipt of Doctors Report hearing on 5/23/22.
3/28/22 Update: Motion hearing held. Judge Lisa A. Novak presiding. Defendant present with attorney Paul Demeester. Motion for Pokovich immunity Order-granted in part for defense. Doctor appointed to examine defendant; by Dr. Mogannam & Dr. Singh appointed to examine defendant pursuant to Pursuant T01367/68. Next Receipt of Doctors Report hearing on 5/23/22 @ 9am.
 
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