GUILTY CA - Omar Medina, 28, found deceased in barrel floating in Chula Vista Marina, Oct 2017

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Have not received a notice that this has been cancelled... yet...

Monday, October 19th:
*Trial set to begin (re Central County #CS276248) (@ 8:15am PT) – CA – Omar Medina (38) (Sept. 30, 2017, Chula Vista Marina; reported missing Oct. 2, 2017, found Oct. 12, 2017 in 55 gal. drum in San Diego Bay) – *Derrick Jefferson Spurgeon (38/now 41) arrested (12/13/17) & charged (1/5/18) with accessory after the fact to murder (drove the boat). Plead not guilty. $500K bond.
Trial started on 10/22/19 (for Case #SC297178 & CS306153) Jury of 10 men, two women plus five alternate jurors. 12/5/19: Jurors deadlocked on verdict (10-2) for guilty.
Trial set to begin on 10/19/20. (Case #SCD276248)
8/14/20 Update: Court site says trial will start on 8/21/20. 8/21/20: Rescheduled to 9/18/20. 9/11/20: Trial was cancelled. 9/18/20 Update: Trial has been rescheduled to 10/19/20.
Re-Trial set to begin on 4/20/21 (Case #SC297178 & CS306153).
5/1/20 Update: Case #CS297724 for Central County: Further proceedings hearing on 5/26/20. No further dates pending. 5/28/20 Update: Cases #s CS306153 & CS297178 scheduled on 5/28/20 for trial have been cancelled. Next Felony Readiness hearing on 9/10/20 & trial to start on 9/28/20. 9/10/20: Hearings rescheduled to 1/19/21 & trial moved to 4/20/21.
Trial set to begin on 3/25/21 (Case #CS297724)
7/20/20 Update: Case #CS297724 Central County: next felony readiness conference hearing on 1/26/21 & trial set to begin on 3/25/21.
*Timothy John Cook (52) – 12/5/19: Found guilty of 2nd degree murder. 1/6/20: Sentenced to 56 years in prison.

 

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Have not gotten any notice that this is not happening - so will continue to post it.

Tuesday, October 20th:
*Trial continues (Day 2) (re Central County #CS276248) (@ 8:15am PT) – CA – Omar Medina (38) (Sept. 30, 2017, Chula Vista Marina; reported missing Oct. 2, 2017, found Oct. 12, 2017 in 55 gal. drum in San Diego Bay) – for *Derrick Jefferson Spurgeon (38/now 41) arrested (12/13/17) & charged (1/5/18) with accessory after the fact to murder (drove the boat). Plead not guilty. $500K bond. Trial started on 10/22/19 (for Case #SC297178 & CS306153) Jury of 10 men, two women plus five alternate jurors. 12/5/19: Jurors deadlocked on verdict (10-2) for guilty.
Trial set to begin on 10/19/20. (Case #SCD276248)
8/14/20 Update: Court site says trial will start on 8/21/20. 8/21/20: Rescheduled to 9/18/20. 9/11/20: Trial was cancelled. 9/18/20 Update: Trial has been rescheduled to 10/19/20.
10/19/20 Trial Day 1 Monday: Jury selection – no info available. Trial – jury selection (I guess) continues on 10/20/20.
Re-Trial set to begin on 4/20/21 (Case #SC297178 & CS306153).
5/1/20 Update: Case #CS297724 for Central County: Further proceedings hearing on 5/26/20. No further dates pending. 5/28/20 Update: Cases #s CS306153 & CS297178 scheduled on 5/28/20 for trial have been cancelled. Next Felony Readiness hearing on 9/10/20 & trial to start on 9/28/20. 9/10/20: Hearings rescheduled to 1/19/21 & trial moved to 4/20/21.
Trial set to begin on 3/25/21 (Case #CS297724)
7/20/20 Update: Case #CS297724 Central County: next felony readiness conference hearing on 1/26/21 & trial set to begin on 3/25/21.
*Timothy John Cook (52) – 12/5/19: Found guilty of 2nd degree murder. 1/6/20: Sentenced to 56 years in prison.

 

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Well I guess I should have waiting for California time to catch up with me... just received an email for this case:


THE FOLLOWING EVENT(S) HAVE BEEN ADDED FOR CASE CD276248:

Felony Jury Trial scheduled for Nov 16 2020 9:00AM at the San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, Central Courthouse in Department 102.

 

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Monday, November 16th:
*Trial set to begin (re Central County #CS276248) (@ 9am PT) – CA – Omar Medina (38) (Sept. 30, 2017, Chula Vista Marina; reported missing Oct. 2, 2017, found Oct. 12, 2017 in 55 gal. drum in San Diego Bay) – for *Derrick Jefferson Spurgeon (38/now 41) arrested (12/13/17) & charged (1/5/18) with accessory after the fact to murder (drove the boat). Plead not guilty. $500K bond.
Trial started on 10/22/19 (for Case #SC297178 & CS306153) Jury of 10 men, two women plus five alternate jurors. 12/5/19: Jurors deadlocked on verdict (10-2) for guilty.
Trial set to begin on 10/19/20 continued to 11/16/20. (Case #SCD276248)
8/14/20 Update: Court site says trial will start on 8/21/20. 8/21/20: Rescheduled to 9/18/20. 9/11/20: Trial was cancelled. 9/18/20 Update: Trial has been rescheduled to 10/19/20.
10/19/20 Update: Trial has been rescheduled to 11/16/20.
Re-Trial set to begin on 4/20/21 (Case #SC297178 & CS306153).
5/1/20 Update: Case #CS297724 for Central County: Further proceedings hearing on 5/26/20. No further dates pending. 5/28/20 Update: Cases #s CS306153 & CS297178 scheduled on 5/28/20 for trial have been cancelled. Next Felony Readiness hearing on 9/10/20 & trial to start on 9/28/20. 9/10/20: Hearings rescheduled to 1/19/21 & trial moved to 4/20/21.
Trial set to begin on 3/25/21 (Case #CS297724)
7/20/20 Update: Case #CS297724 Central County: next felony readiness conference hearing on 1/26/21 & trial set to begin on 3/25/21.
*Timothy John Cook (52) – 12/5/19: Found guilty of 2nd degree murder. 1/6/20: Sentenced to 56 years in prison.

 

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Couldn't find anything over here on this case/trial.

Tuesday, Nov. 17th:
*Trial continues (Day 2) (re Central County #CS276248) (@ 9am PT) – CA – Omar Medina (38) (Sept. 30, 2017, Chula Vista Marina; reported missing Oct. 2, 2017, found Oct. 12, 2017 in 55 gal. drum in San Diego Bay) – for *Derrick Jefferson Spurgeon (38/now 41) arrested (12/13/17) & charged (1/5/18) with accessory after the fact to murder (drove the boat). Plead not guilty. $500K bond. Trial started on 10/22/19 (for Case #SC297178 & CS306153) Jury of 10 men, two women plus five alternate jurors. 12/5/19: Jurors deadlocked on verdict (10-2) for guilty.
Trial began on 11/16/20. (Case #SCD276248)
8/14/20 Update: Court site says trial will start on 8/21/20. 8/21/20: Rescheduled to 9/18/20. 9/11/20: Trial was cancelled. 9/18/20 Update: Trial has been rescheduled to 10/19/20.
10/19/20 Update: Trial has been rescheduled to 11/16/20.
11/16/20 Trial Day 1 Monday: No info on this yet. Jury selection probably. Trial continues on 11/17/20.
Re-Trial set to begin on 4/20/21 (Case #SC297178 & CS306153-Murder).
5/1/20 Update: Case #CS297724 for Central County: Further proceedings hearing on 5/26/20. No further dates pending. 5/28/20 Update: Cases #s CS306153 & CS297178 scheduled on 5/28/20 for trial have been cancelled. Next Felony Readiness hearing on 9/10/20 & trial to start on 9/28/20. 9/10/20: Hearings rescheduled to 1/19/21 & trial moved to 4/20/21.
Trial set to begin on 3/25/21 (Case #CS297724-Assault)
7/20/20 Update: Case #CS297724 Central County: next felony readiness conference hearing on 1/26/21 & trial set to begin on 3/25/21.
*Timothy John Cook (52) – 12/5/19: Found guilty of 2nd degree murder. 1/6/20: Sentenced to 56 years in prison.

 

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Wednesday, Nov. 18th:
*Trial continues (Day 3) (re Central County #CS276248) (@ 9am PT) – CA – Omar Medina (38) (Sept. 30, 2017, Chula Vista Marina; reported missing Oct. 2, 2017, found Oct. 12, 2017 in 55 gal. drum in San Diego Bay) – for *Derrick Jefferson Spurgeon (38/now 41) arrested (12/13/17) & charged (1/5/18) with accessory after the fact to murder (drove the boat). Plead not guilty. $500K bond. Trial started on 10/22/19 (for Case #SC297178 & CS306153) Jury of 10 men, two women plus five alternate jurors. 12/5/19: Jurors deadlocked on verdict (10-2) for guilty.
Trial began on 11/16/20. (Case #SCD276248)
8/14/20 Update: Court site says trial will start on 8/21/20. 8/21/20: Rescheduled to 9/18/20. 9/11/20: Trial was cancelled. 9/18/20 Update: Trial has been rescheduled to 10/19/20.
10/19/20 Update: Trial has been rescheduled to 11/16/20.
11/16/20 Trial Day 1 Monday: No info on this yet. Jury selection probably. Trial continues on 11/17/20.
11/17/20 Trial Day 2 Tuesday: No info available. Trial continues on 11/18/20.
Re-Trial set to begin on 4/20/21 (Case #SC297178 & CS306153-Murder).
5/1/20 Update: Case #CS297724 for Central County: Further proceedings hearing on 5/26/20. No further dates pending. 5/28/20 Update: Cases #s CS306153 & CS297178 scheduled on 5/28/20 for trial have been cancelled. Next Felony Readiness hearing on 9/10/20 & trial to start on 9/28/20. 9/10/20: Hearings rescheduled to 1/19/21 & trial moved to 4/20/21.
Trial set to begin on 3/25/21 (Case #CS297724)
7/20/20 Update: Case #CS297724 Central County: next felony readiness conference hearing on 1/26/21 & trial set to begin on 3/25/21.
*Timothy John Cook (52) – 12/5/19: Found guilty of 2nd degree murder. 1/6/20: Sentenced to 56 years in prison.

 

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According to the court site - trial IS in progress.

Defendant"
Derrick Jefferson Spurgeon
Defense Counsel:
Roland Haddad

Court No. Date Time Event
CD276248 11/16/2020 09:00 AM Felony Jury Trial - In Progress

Location:
San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, Central Courthouse, Dept. 102


link: Case Information, Search - San Diego County District Attorney

 

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Thursday, Nov. 19th:
*Trial continues (Day 4) (re Central County #CS276248) (@ 9am PT) – CA – Omar Medina (38) (Sept. 30, 2017, Chula Vista Marina; reported missing Oct. 2, 2017, found Oct. 12, 2017 in 55 gal. drum in San Diego Bay) – *Derrick Jefferson Spurgeon (38/now 41) arrested (12/13/17) & charged (1/5/18) with accessory after the fact to murder (drove the boat). Plead not guilty. $500K bond.
Trial started on 10/22/19 (for Case #SC297178 & CS306153) Jury of 10 men, two women plus five alternate jurors. 12/5/19: Jurors deadlocked on verdict (10-2) for guilty.
Trial began on 11/16/20. (Case #SCD276248)
8/14/20 Update: Court site says trial will start on 8/21/20. 8/21/20: Rescheduled to 9/18/20. 9/11/20: Trial was cancelled. 9/18/20 Update: Trial has been rescheduled to 10/19/20.
10/19/20 Update: Trial has been rescheduled to 11/16/20.
11/16/20 Trial Day 1 Monday: No info on this yet. Jury selection probably. Trial continues on 11/17/20.
11/17/20 Trial Day 2 Tuesday: No info available. Trial continues on 11/18/20.
11/18/20 Trial Day 3 Wednesday: No info available. Trial continues on 11/19/20.
Re-Trial set to begin on 4/20/21 (Case #SC297178 & CS306153-Murder).
5/1/20 Update: Case #CS297724 for Central County: Further proceedings hearing on 5/26/20. No further dates pending. 5/28/20 Update: Cases #s CS306153 & CS297178 scheduled on 5/28/20 for trial have been cancelled. Next Felony Readiness hearing on 9/10/20 & trial to start on 9/28/20. 9/10/20: Hearings rescheduled to 1/19/21 & trial moved to 4/20/21.
Trial set to begin on 3/25/21 (Case #CS297724)
7/20/20 Update: Case #CS297724 Central County: next felony readiness conference hearing on 1/26/21 & trial set to begin on 3/25/21.
*Timothy John Cook (52) – 12/5/19: Found guilty of 2nd degree murder. 1/6/20: Sentenced to 56 years in prison.

 

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Kind of late in updating their court site.... I signed up for any notifications on this case.
THE FOLLOWING EVENT(S) HAVE BEEN ADDED FOR CASE CD276248:

Felony Jury Trial scheduled for Nov 23 2020 8:30AM at the San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, Central Courthouse in Department 101.


From docket:

Defendant:
Derrick Jefferson Spurgeon

Defense Counsel:
Roland Haddad

Court No.
CD276248

Date Time Event
11/23/2020 08:30 AM Felony Jury Trial

Location:
San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, Central Courthouse, Dept. 101

link: Case Information, Search - San Diego County District Attorney

 

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Now I'm wondering if the first 3 days were for jury selection & the trial now starts on 11/23/20??

Any locals reading here?
@Curious Me - can you find anything "local"? TIA!

 

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Still on the court site as happening today.

Monday, Nov. 23rd:
*Trial set to begin (re Central County #CS276248) (@ 9am PT) – CA – Omar Medina (38) (Sept. 30, 2017, Chula Vista Marina; reported missing Oct. 2, 2017, found Oct. 12, 2017 in 55 gal. drum in San Diego Bay) – *Derrick Jefferson Spurgeon (38/now 41) arrested (12/13/17) & charged (1/5/18) with accessory after the fact to murder (drove the boat). Plead not guilty. $500K bond.
Trial started on 10/22/19 (for Case #SC297178 & CS306153) Jury of 10 men, two women plus five alternate jurors. 12/5/19: Jurors deadlocked on verdict (10-2) for guilty.
Trial began on 11/16/20 with jury selection to 11/18/20. Trial rescheduled to start on 11/23/20. (Case #SCD276248)
Court info from 8/14/20 thru 10/19/20 & Jury selection from 11/16/20 to 11/17/20) reference post #188 here:
CA - Omar Medina, 28, found deceased in barrel floating in Chula Vista Marina, Oct 2017
11/19/20 Trial rescheduled to start on 11/23/20.
Re-Trial set to begin on 4/20/21 (Case #SC297178 & CS306153-Murder).
5/1/20 Update: Case #CS297724 for Central County: Further proceedings hearing on 5/26/20. No further dates pending. 5/28/20 Update: Cases #s CS306153 & CS297178 scheduled on 5/28/20 for trial have been cancelled. Next Felony Readiness hearing on 9/10/20 & trial to start on 9/28/20. 9/10/20: Hearings rescheduled to 1/19/21 & trial moved to 4/20/21.
Trial set to begin on 3/25/21 (Case #CS297724)
7/20/20 Update: Case #CS297724 Central County: next felony readiness conference hearing on 1/26/21 & trial set to begin on 3/25/21.
*Timothy John Cook (52) – 12/5/19: Found guilty of 2nd degree murder. 1/6/20: Sentenced to 56 years in prison.

 

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Well - the court site has "trial in progress" - so I'll go ahead & post this.

Tuesday, Nov. 25th:
*Trial continues (Day 2) (re Central County #CS276248) (@ 9am PT) – CA – Omar Medina (38) (Sept. 30, 2017, Chula Vista Marina; reported missing Oct. 2, 2017, found Oct. 12, 2017 in 55 gal. drum in San Diego Bay) – *Derrick Jefferson Spurgeon (38/now 41) arrested (12/13/17) & charged (1/5/18) with accessory after the fact to murder (drove the boat). Plead not guilty. $500K bond.
All San Diego County: Case #SC297724-02 / assault: South County filed 12/13/17/ #CS306153 for South County filed 1/31/19 / #SC297178-02 / accessory to murder South County filed 11/13/17 / Case# SCD276248-02 Central County filed 4/6/18
Trial started on 10/22/19 (for Case #SC297178 & CS306153) Jury of 10 men, two women plus five alternate jurors. 12/5/19: Jurors deadlocked on verdict (10-2) for guilty.
Trial was to begin on 11/16/20 with jury selection. Rescheduled: Trial starts on 11/23/20. (Case #SCD276248)
Court info from 8/14/20 thru 10/19/20 & Jury selection from 11/16/20 to 11/17/20) reference post #188 here:
CA - Omar Medina, 28, found deceased in barrel floating in Chula Vista Marina, Oct 2017
11/19/20 Trial rescheduled to start on 11/23/20.
11/23/20 Monday, Trial Day 1: No info available. Trial continues on 11/24/20.
Re-Trial set to begin on 4/20/21 (Case #SC297178 & CS306153-Accessory Murder).
5/1/20 Update: Case #CS297724 for Central County: Further proceedings hearing on 5/26/20. No further dates pending. 5/28/20 Update: Cases #s CS306153 & CS297178 scheduled on 5/28/20 for trial have been cancelled. Next Felony Readiness hearing on 9/10/20 & trial to start on 9/28/20. 9/10/20: Hearings rescheduled to 1/19/21 & trial moved to 4/20/21.
Trial set to begin on 3/25/21 (Case #CS297724)
7/20/20 Update: Case #CS297724 Central County: next felony readiness conference hearing on 1/26/21 & trial set to begin on 3/25/21.
*Timothy John Cook (52) – 12/5/19: Found guilty of 2nd degree murder. 1/6/20: Sentenced to 56 years in prison.

 

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Court site still has "trial in progress"....

Wednesday, Nov. 25th:
*Trial continues (Day 3) (re Central County #CS276248) (@ 9am PT) – CA – Omar Medina (38) (Sept. 30, 2017, Chula Vista Marina; reported missing Oct. 2, 2017, found Oct. 12, 2017 in 55 gal. drum in San Diego Bay) – *Derrick Jefferson Spurgeon (38/now 41) arrested (12/13/17) & charged (1/5/18) with accessory after the fact to murder (drove the boat). Plead not guilty. $500K bond.
Trial started on 10/22/19 (for Case #SC297178 & CS306153) Jury of 10 men, two women plus five alternate jurors. 12/5/19: Jurors deadlocked on verdict (10-2) for guilty.
Trial was to begin on 11/16/20 with jury selection. Rescheduled: Trial started on 11/23/20. (Case #SCD276248)
Court info from 8/14/20 thru 10/19/20 & Jury selection from 11/16/20 to 11/17/20) reference post #188 here:
CA - Omar Medina, 28, found deceased in barrel floating in Chula Vista Marina, Oct 2017
11/19/20 Trial rescheduled to start on 11/23/20.
11/23/20 Monday, Trial Day 1: No info available. Trial continues on 11/24/20.
11/24/20 Tuesday, Trial Day 2: No info available. Trial continues on 11/25/20.
Re-Trial set to begin on 4/20/21 (Case #SC297178 & CS306153-Murder).
5/1/20 Update: Case #CS297724 for Central County: Further proceedings hearing on 5/26/20. No further dates pending. 5/28/20 Update: Cases #s CS306153 & CS297178 scheduled on 5/28/20 for trial have been cancelled. Next Felony Readiness hearing on 9/10/20 & trial to start on 9/28/20. 9/10/20: Hearings rescheduled to 1/19/21 & trial moved to 4/20/21.
Trial set to begin on 3/25/21 (Case #CS297724)
7/20/20 Update: Case #CS297724 Central County: next felony readiness conference hearing on 1/26/21 & trial set to begin on 3/25/21.
*Timothy John Cook (52) – 12/5/19: Found guilty of 2nd degree murder. 1/6/20: Sentenced to 56 years in prison.

 

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I figured this would be coming - I signed up for notifications on this one. Looks like he was found guilty! Don't know "what" this case was about though.


THE FOLLOWING EVENT(S) HAVE BEEN ADDED FOR CASE CD276248:

Sentencing Hearing scheduled for Jan 21 2021 8:15AM at the San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, Central Courthouse in Department 101.

 

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Update!

Tuesday, Nov. 24th:
*Trial continues (Day 2)-VERDICT! (re Central County #CS276248) (@ 9am PT) – CA – Omar Medina (38) (Sept. 30, 2017, Chula Vista Marina; reported missing Oct. 2, 2017, found Oct. 12, 2017 in 55 gal. drum in San Diego Bay) – *Derrick Jefferson Spurgeon (38/now 41) arrested (12/13/17) & charged (1/5/18) with accessory after the fact to murder (drove the boat). Plead not guilty. $500K bond.
Trial started on 10/22/19 (for Case #SC297178 & CS306153) Jury of 10 men, two women plus five alternate jurors. 12/5/19: Jurors deadlocked on verdict (10-2) for guilty.
Trial was to begin on 11/16/20 with jury selection. Rescheduled: Trial starts on 11/23/20 and ended 11/24/20. (Case #SCD276248)
Court info from 8/14/20 thru 10/19/20 & Jury selection from 11/16/20 to 11/17/20) reference post #188 here:
CA - Omar Medina, 28, found deceased in barrel floating in Chula Vista Marina, Oct 2017
11/19/20 Trial rescheduled to start on 11/23/20.
11/23/20 Monday, Trial Day 1: No info available. Trial continues on 11/24/20.
11/24/20 Tuesday, Trial Day 2: Verdict: Guilty. Sentencing on 1/21/21.
Re-Trial set to begin on 4/20/21 (Case #SC297178 & CS306153-Murder).
5/1/20 Update: Case #CS297724 for Central County: Further proceedings hearing on 5/26/20. No further dates pending. 5/28/20 Update: Cases #s CS306153 & CS297178 scheduled on 5/28/20 for trial have been cancelled. Next Felony Readiness hearing on 9/10/20 & trial to start on 9/28/20. 9/10/20: Hearings rescheduled to 1/19/21 & trial moved to 4/20/21.
Trial set to begin on 3/25/21 (Case #CS297724)
7/20/20 Update: Case #CS297724 Central County: next felony readiness conference hearing on 1/26/21 & trial set to begin on 3/25/21.
*Timothy John Cook (52) – 12/5/19: Found guilty of 2nd degree murder. 1/6/20: Sentenced to 56 years in prison.

 

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https://www.thestarnews.com/boater-admits-he-knew-body-was-in-a-barrel-before-ocean-dump/

Dec. 18, 2020

The owner of a boat used by a Chula Vista man to dump his roommate’s body in a barrel that was found floating in San Diego Bay pleaded guilty Wednesday to unlawful disposal of a body.

Derrick Spurgeon, 41, admitted to Chula Vista Superior Court Judge Garry Haehnle he was aware there was a body in a 55-gallon barrel before it was pushed into the bay in October 2017.
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The court is partially closed so the attorneys appeared remotely on a video feed. Spurgeon was seen on a screen from a room at the George Bailey Detention Facility where he has been housed since April 4, 2018.

Spurgeon also pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a controlled substance as well as robbery of an acquaintance in June, 2017 in which the man was injured and had all of his possessions stolen near Lemon Grove.

Spurgeon will receive a total sentence of 10 years and eight months in prison in all three cases, said Somerville. Sentencing was set for Jan. 21.

 

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Defendant: Derrick Jefferson Spurgeon Defense Counsel: Roland Haddad
Court No. CD276248 Date: 01/21/2021 Time: 08:15 AM Judge
Event: Sentencing Hearing
Location:
San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, Central Courthouse, Dept. 101


Defendant: Derrick Jefferson Spurgeon Defense Counsel: Roland Haddad
Court No. CS297178 Date: 01/21/2021 Time: 08:15 AM Judge
Event: Sentencing Hearing
Location:
San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, Central Courthouse, Dept. 101


Defendant: Derrick Jefferson Spurgeon Defense Counsel: Roland Haddad
Court No. CS297724 Date: 01/21/2021 Time: 08:15 AM Judge
Event: Sentencing Hearing
Location:
San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, Central Courthouse, Dept. 101

link: Case Information, Search - San Diego County District Attorney


I searched for case #SC306153, but did not come up with anything. Guessing DA dismissed those charges which were a part of case #SC297178 accessory to murder charge.

 

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Thursday, January 21st:
*Sentencing Hearing (re all cases) (@ 8:30am PT) – CA – Omar Medina (38) (Sept. 30, 2017, Chula Vista Marina; reported missing Oct. 2, 2017, found Oct. 12, 2017 in 55 gal. drum in San Diego Bay) – *Derrick Jefferson Spurgeon (38/now 41) arrested (12/13/17) & charged (1/5/18) with accessory after the fact to murder (drove the boat). Plead not guilty. $500K bond.
Trial started on 10/22/19 (for Case #SC297178) Jury of 10 men, two women plus five alternate jurors. 12/5/19: Jurors deadlocked on verdict (10-2) for guilty.
Trial was to begin on 11/16/20 with jury selection. Rescheduled: Trial started on 11/23/20 & ended 11/24/20 (Case #SCD276248)
Court info from 8/14/20 thru 10/19/20 & Jury selection from 11/16/20 to 11/17/20) reference post #188 here:
CA - Omar Medina, 28, found deceased in barrel floating in Chula Vista Marina, Oct 2017
11/19/20 Trial rescheduled to start on 11/23/20.
11/23/20 Monday, Trial Day 1: No info available. Trial continues on 11/24/20.
11/24/20 Tuesday, Trial Day 2: Verdict: Guilty. Sentencing on 1/21/21. See below.
Re-Trial set to begin on 4/20/21 (Case #SC297178 & CS306153-Accessory Murder), cancelled plead guilty.
5/28/20 Update: Cases #s CS306153 & CS297178 scheduled on 5/28/20 for trial have been cancelled. Next Felony Readiness hearing on 9/1/20, further proceedings hearing on 9/10/20 & trial to start on 9/28/20. 9/10/20: Hearings rescheduled to 1/19/21 & trial has been moved to 4/20/21. See below
Trial set to begin on 3/25/21 (Case #CS297724-Assault), cancelled plead guilty.
7/20/20 Update: Case #CS297724 Central County: next felony readiness conference hearing on 1/26/21 & trial set to begin on 3/25/21. See below.
12/16/20 Update: Spurgeon plead guilty Wednesday, 12/16/20 to unlawful disposal of a body. He admitted to Chula Vista Superior Court Judge Garry Haehnle he was aware there was a body in a 55-gallon barrel before it was pushed into the bay in October 2017. The court is partially closed so the attorneys appeared remotely on a video feed. Spurgeon was seen on a screen from a room at the George Bailey Detention Facility where he has been housed since April 4, 2018. Spurgeon also plead guilty to unlawful possession of a controlled substance as well as robbery of an acquaintance in June, 2017 in which the man was injured & had all of his possessions stolen near Lemon Grove. Spurgeon will receive a total sentence of 10 years & 8 months in prison in all three cases, said Somerville. Sentencing was set for Jan. 21, 2021. Case #s SC297178, SC297724, SCD276248 & SC306153.
*Timothy John Cook (52) – 12/5/19: Found guilty of 2nd degree murder. 1/6/20: Sentenced to 56 years in prison.

 

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Prison for man who helped dispose of Chula Vista slaying victim's body in a barrel in San Diego Bay

Jan. 21, 2021

SAN DIEGO —

A man who admitted helping an acquaintance dispose of his roommate’s body — the victim was stabbed 66 times, stuffed into a barrel and tossed into San Diego Bay — was sentenced Thursday to nearly 11 years for that and two unrelated cases.

Derrick Spurgeon, 41, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of unlawfully disposing of a dead body, stemming from the 2017 death of 28-year-old Omar Medina.

For that count, he was sentenced to six months in custody. Additionally, Spurgeon was sentenced to more than 10 years in state prison for unrelated robbery and drug-related crimes.