GUILTY CA - Michelle Lozano, 17, & Bree'Anna Guzman, 22, murdered, Los Angeles, 2011 *Arrest*

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Almost 5 years now and this killer has still not been brought to trial. That's par for the course in California. 5-7 years is not an uncommon delay. It's maddening. The justice system, if not the entire state, is broken.
 
JoeFromLB said:
Almost 5 years now and this killer has still not been brought to trial. That's par for the course in California. 5-7 years is not an uncommon delay. It's maddening. The justice system, if not the entire state, is broken.
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Yes, it is unfortunate. He did have trial set back in October, but COVID interrupted that... and not yet set for a new trial date.
 
Friday, February 18th:
*Pretrial Conference/Trial Setting Hearing (@ 10am PT) – CA – Michelle Lozano (17) (found Apr. 25, 2011 along side Golden State (5) Freeway near State St. in Boyle Heights & dumped over a masonry barrier along the freeway, Los Angeles County) & Bree’Anna Guzman (22) (missing Dec. 26, 2011, Los Angeles, found Jan. 26, 2012 near the Riverside Drive onramp to the southbound Glendale (2) Freeway in the Silver Lake area. The body was apparently was dumped at the location, Los Angeles County ) – *Geovanni Borjas (24 @ time of 1st crime/33/now 36) charged (2/15/18) & arraigned (5/30/18) with 2 counts of murder, forcible rape & 1 count of kidnapping (for Guzman). Plead not guilty. Held without bond. DA will not seek DP.
DNA search matched familial DNA.
Trial was set to begin on 10/29/21 continued due to COVID no further dates.
Court info from 9/27/18 thru 9/17/21 reference post #55 here:
CA - Michelle Lozano, 17, & Bree'Anna Guzman, 22, murdered, Los Angeles, 2011 *Arrest*
10/29/21 Update: Trial was cancelled due to COVID. Next pretrial conference/trial setting hearing on 1/21/22. 1/21/22 Update: Next pretrial conference/trial setting hearing on 2/18/22.
 
Friday, March 25th:
*Pretrial Conference/Trial Setting Hearing (@ 10am PT) – CA – Michelle Lozano (17) (found Apr. 25, 2011 along side Golden State (5) Freeway near State St. in Boyle Heights & dumped over a masonry barrier along the freeway, Los Angeles County) & Bree’Anna Guzman (22) (missing Dec. 26, 2011, Los Angeles, found Jan. 26, 2012 near the Riverside Drive onramp to the southbound Glendale (2) Freeway in the Silver Lake area. The body was apparently was dumped at the location, Los Angeles County) – *Geovanni Borjas (24 @ time of 1st crime/33/now 37) charged (2/15/18) & arraigned (5/30/18) with 2 counts of murder, forcible rape & 1 count of kidnapping (for Guzman). (Murder charges include the special circumstance allegations of multiple murders, murder during the commission of a rape involving both victims & murder during the commission of a kidnapping involving Guzman). Plead not guilty. Held without bond. DA will not seek DP.
DNA search matched familial DNA.
Trial was set to begin on 10/29/21 continued due to COVID no further dates.
Court info from 9/27/18 thru 9/17/21 reference post #55 here:
CA - Michelle Lozano, 17, & Bree'Anna Guzman, 22, murdered, Los Angeles, 2011 *Arrest*
10/29/21 Update: Trial was cancelled due to COVID. Next pretrial conference/trial setting hearing on 1/21/22. 1/21/22 Update: Next pretrial conference/trial setting hearing on 2/18/22. 2/18/22 Update: pretrial conference/trial setting hearing continued to 3/25/22.
 
Friday, April 15th:
*Pretrial Conference/Trial Setting Hearing (@ 10am PT) – CA – Michelle Lozano (17) (found Apr. 25, 2011 along side Golden State (5) Freeway near State St. in Boyle Heights & dumped over a masonry barrier along the freeway, Los Angeles County) & Bree’Anna Guzman (22) (missing Dec. 26, 2011, Los Angeles, found Jan. 26, 2012 near the Riverside Drive onramp to the southbound Glendale (2) Freeway in the Silver Lake area. The body was apparently was dumped at the location, Los Angeles County) – *Geovanni Borjas (24 @ time of 1st crime/33/now 37) charged (2/15/18) & arraigned (5/30/18) with 2 counts of murder, forcible rape & 1 count of kidnapping (for Guzman). (Murder charges include the special circumstance allegations of multiple murders, murder during the commission of a rape involving both victims & murder during the commission of a kidnapping involving Guzman). Plead not guilty. Held without bond. DA will not seek DP.
DNA search matched familial DNA.
Trial was set to begin on 10/29/21 continued due to COVID no further dates.
Court info from 9/27/18 thru 9/17/21 reference post #55 here:
CA - Michelle Lozano, 17, & Bree'Anna Guzman, 22, murdered, Los Angeles, 2011 *Arrest*
10/29/21 Update: Trial was cancelled due to COVID. Next pretrial conference/trial setting hearing on 1/21/22. 1/21/22 Update: Next pretrial conference/trial setting hearing on 2/18/22. 2/18/22 Update: pretrial conference/trial setting hearing continued to 3/25/22. 3/25/22 Update: Pretrial conference/trial setting hearing reset to 4/15/22.
 
Wednesday, April 20th:
*Pretrial Conference/Trial Setting Hearing (@ 10am PT) – CA – Michelle Lozano (17) (found Apr. 25, 2011 along side Golden State (5) Freeway near State St. in Boyle Heights & dumped over a masonry barrier along the freeway, Los Angeles County) & Bree’Anna Guzman (22) (missing Dec. 26, 2011, Los Angeles, found Jan. 26, 2012 near the Riverside Drive onramp to the southbound Glendale (2) Freeway in the Silver Lake area. The body was apparently was dumped at the location, Los Angeles County) – *Geovanni Borjas (24 @ time of 1st crime/33/now 37) charged (2/15/18) & arraigned (5/30/18) with 2 counts of murder, forcible rape & 1 count of kidnapping (for Guzman). (Murder charges include the special circumstance allegations of multiple murders, murder during the commission of a rape involving both victims & murder during the commission of a kidnapping involving Guzman). Plead not guilty. Held without bond. DA will not seek DP.
DNA search matched familial DNA.
Trial was set to begin on 10/29/21 continued due to COVID no further dates.
Court info from 9/27/18 thru 2/18/22 reference post #68 here:
CA - Michelle Lozano, 17, & Bree'Anna Guzman, 22, murdered, Los Angeles, 2011 *Arrest*
3/25/22 Update: Pretrial conference/trial setting hearing reset to 4/15/22. 4/15/22 Update: Pretrial conference/trial setting hearing continued to 4/20/22.
 
Thursday, May 5th:
*Pretrial Conference/Trial Setting Hearing (@ 10am PT) – CA – Michelle Lozano (17) (found Apr. 25, 2011 along side Golden State (5) Freeway near State St. in Boyle Heights & dumped over a masonry barrier along the freeway, Los Angeles County) & Bree’Anna Guzman (22) (missing Dec. 26, 2011, Los Angeles, found Jan. 26, 2012 near the Riverside Drive onramp to the southbound Glendale (2) Freeway in the Silver Lake area. The body was apparently was dumped at the location, Los Angeles County) – *Geovanni Borjas (24 @ time of 1st crime/33/now 37) charged (2/15/18) & arraigned (5/30/18) with 2 counts of murder, forcible rape & 1 count of kidnapping (for Guzman). (Murder charges include the special circumstance allegations of multiple murders, murder during the commission of a rape involving both victims & murder during the commission of a kidnapping involving Guzman). Plead not guilty. Held without bond. DA will not seek DP.
DNA search matched familial DNA.
Trial was set to begin on 10/29/21 continued due to COVID no further dates.
Court info from 9/27/18 thru 2/18/22 reference post #68 here:
CA - Michelle Lozano, 17, & Bree'Anna Guzman, 22, murdered, Los Angeles, 2011 *Arrest*
3/25/22 Update: Pretrial conference/trial setting hearing reset to 4/15/22. 4/15/22 Update: Pretrial conference/trial setting hearing continued to 4/20/22. 4/20/22 Update: Pretrial conference/trial setting hearing continued on 5/5/22.
 
Thursday, May 12th:
*Pretrial Conference/Trial Setting Hearing (@ 10am PT) – CA – Michelle Lozano (17) (found Apr. 25, 2011 along side Golden State (5) Freeway near State St. in Boyle Heights & dumped over a masonry barrier along the freeway, Los Angeles County) & Bree’Anna Guzman (22) (missing Dec. 26, 2011, Los Angeles, found Jan. 26, 2012 near the Riverside Drive on ramp to the southbound Glendale (2) Freeway in the Silver Lake area. The body was apparently was dumped at the location, Los Angeles County) – *Geovanni Borjas (24 @ time of 1st crime/33/now 37) charged (2/15/18) & arraigned (5/30/18) with 2 counts of murder, forcible rape & 1 count of kidnapping (for Guzman). (Murder charges include the special circumstance allegations of multiple murders, murder during the commission of a rape involving both victims & murder during the commission of a kidnapping involving Guzman). Plead not guilty. Held without bond. DA will not seek DP.
DNA search matched familial DNA.
Trial was set to begin on 10/29/21 continued due to COVID no further dates.
Court info from 9/27/18 thru 2/18/22 reference post #68 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...urdered-los-angeles-2011-arrest.158698/page-4
3/25/22 Update: Pretrial conference/trial setting hearing reset to 4/15/22. 4/15/22 Update: Pretrial conference/trial setting hearing continued to 4/20/22. 4/20/22 Update: Pretrial conference/trial setting hearing continued on 5/5/22. 5/5/22 Update: Pretrial conference/trial setting hearing continued on 5/12/22.
 
Friday, June 10th:
*Pretrial Conference Hearing (@ 10am PT) – CA – Michelle Lozano (17) (found Apr. 25, 2011 along side Golden State (5) Freeway near State St. in Boyle Heights & dumped over a masonry barrier along the freeway, Los Angeles County) & Bree’Anna Guzman (22) (missing Dec. 26, 2011, Los Angeles, found Jan. 26, 2012 near the Riverside Drive onramp to the southbound Glendale (2) Freeway in the Silver Lake area. The body was apparently was dumped at the location, Los Angeles County) – *Geovanni Borjas (24 @ time of 1st crime/33/now 37) charged (2/15/18) & arraigned (5/30/18) with 2 counts of murder, forcible rape & 1 count of kidnapping (for Guzman). (Murder charges include the special circumstance allegations of multiple murders, murder during the commission of a rape involving both victims & murder during the commission of a kidnapping involving Guzman). Plead not guilty. Held without bond. DA will not seek DP.
DNA search matched familial DNA.
Trial was set to begin on 10/29/21 continued due to COVID no further dates.
Court info from 9/27/18 thru 4/20/22 reference post #74 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...urdered-los-angeles-2011-arrest.158698/page-4
5/5/22 Update: Pretrial conference/trial setting hearing continued on 5/12/22. 5/12/22 Update: Next pretrial conference hearing on 6/10/22.
 
Finally a trial date - but I'll try & keep my eye out for a hearing before the trial starts.

Upcoming Scheduled Events

Date Time Location Dept/Room Number
August 12, 2022 10:00 AM Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center 106 JURY TRIAL

link: Criminal Case Summary - Online Services - LA Court
 
Friday, August 12th:
*Trial set to begin (@ 8:30am PT) – CA – Michelle Lozano (17) (found Apr. 25, 2011 along side Golden State (5) Freeway near State St. in Boyle Heights & dumped over a masonry barrier along the freeway, Los Angeles County) & Bree’Anna Guzman (22) (missing Dec. 26, 2011, Los Angeles, found Jan. 26, 2012 near the Riverside Drive onramp to the southbound Glendale (2) Freeway in the Silver Lake area. The body was apparently was dumped at the location, Los Angeles County) – *Geovanni Borjas (24 @ time of 1st crime/33/now 37) charged (2/15/18) & arraigned (5/30/18) with 2 counts of murder, forcible rape & 1 count of kidnapping (for Guzman). (Murder charges include the special circumstance allegations of multiple murders, murder during the commission of a rape involving both victims & murder during the commission of a kidnapping involving Guzman). Plead not guilty. Held without bond. DA will not seek DP.
DNA search matched familial DNA.
Trial set to begin on 8/12/22.
Court info from 9/27/18 thru 4/20/22 reference post #74 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...urdered-los-angeles-2011-arrest.158698/page-4
5/5/22 Update: Pretrial conference/trial setting hearing continued on 5/12/22. 5/12/22 Update: Next pretrial conference hearing on 6/10/22.
6/10/22 Update: Trial has been set to begin on 8/12/22.
 
The court site has not been updated as of now - so not sure if this trial has started. I will check back in the morning & see if they have Monday's date on the next hearing.

And of course, only coming up with old articles on this case! :rolleyes:
 
No update on court site yet this morning - but I will go ahead & post this JUST in case they are late in updating the site. Will check again later in the day.

Monday, August 15th:
*Trial continues (Day 2) (@ 8:30am PT) – CA – Michelle Lozano (17) (found Apr. 25, 2011 along side Golden State (5) Freeway near State St. in Boyle Heights & dumped over a masonry barrier along the freeway, Los Angeles County) & Bree’Anna Guzman (22) (missing Dec. 26, 2011, Los Angeles, found Jan. 26, 2012 near the Riverside Drive onramp to the southbound Glendale (2) Freeway in the Silver Lake area. The body was apparently was dumped at the location, Los Angeles County) – *Geovanni Borjas (24 @ time of 1st crime/33/now 37) charged (2/15/18) & arraigned (5/30/18) with 2 counts of murder, forcible rape & 1 count of kidnapping (for Guzman). (Murder charges include the special circumstance allegations of multiple murders, murder during the commission of a rape involving both victims & murder during the commission of a kidnapping involving Guzman). Plead not guilty. Held without bond. DA will not seek DP.
DNA search matched familial DNA.
Trial began on 8/12/22.
Court info from 9/27/18 thru 6/10/22 reference post #78 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...urdered-los-angeles-2011-arrest.158698/page-4
8/12/22 Friday, Trial Day 1: Jury selection began. Trial continues on Monday, 8/15/22.
 
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