GUILTY CA - Amber Baker, 20, pregnant, slain in her Fresno home, 28 Feb 2017 *Arrests*

[Niner]

Bumping up (again) - anyone?

 

[iulia]

Fresno police arrest suspect in high-profile 2017 killing of pregnant woman

A man suspected of taking part in the shooting death of a young Fresno mother in 2017 has been arrested on an investigative warrant, police said.

Gabriel Garza, 20, was booked into the Fresno County Jail just before midnight Nov. 8. Garza is scheduled to appear in court at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, Nov. 13th:
*Arraignment Hearing (@ 8:30am PT) - CA - Amber Baker (20), 6wks pregnant (Feb. 28, 2017, Fresno) - *Gabriel Garza (18) arrested (11/8/18) for murder.
2/27/18: Garza on the run.
11/8/18: Arrested, arraignment scheduled for 11/13.
Other suspects:
*Issac Razo (17), BF arrested (2/27/18) for murder.
Jonathan Guizar () suspect in case.
Held on $118,500 bail-being held on out-of-state warrant.

 

[Niner]

Okay - here's what I found on the Fresno County court site - tell me IF these are correct. The dates seem to match "when" these would have been arrested for her murder, but they (court site) don't show "what" the charges are. Just says: Undetermined.

Guizar:
The People of the State of California vs. Jonathan Guizar

Razo:
The People of the State of California vs. Issac Razo

What do you think?

 

[Niner]

Too late to correct post #23 - wanted to be correct on my descriptions.

Tuesday, Nov. 13th:
*Arraignment Hearing (@ 8:30am PT) - CA - Amber Baker (20), 6 wks pregnant (Feb. 28, 2017, Fresno) – only for *Gabriel Matthew Garza (20) arrested (11/8/18) for investigative warrant for murder.
Garza is being held on a bail of at least $118,500. Garza is being held on an out-of-state warrant. Had previously appeared in court on 2016 DUI charges. In early 2017, he failed to appear in court & a warrant for his arrest was later issued on March 12, 2017 – days after Dyer had identified him as a suspect.
2/27/18: Garza on the run.
5/21/2018: Defendant waives reading/advisement-the defendant waives reading of the complaining document, waives formal arraignment and waives reading of constitutional & statutory rights.
11/8/18: Arrested, arraignment scheduled for 11/13.
Other suspects:
*Issac Razo (17), BF arrested (2/27/18) & charged (5/21/18) for murder. Plead not guilty. $625K bond.
*Jonathan Guizar (21) suspect in case.

 

[Niner]

No murder charges against suspect arrested for killing pregnant Fresno woman


FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) --
The man arrested for killing a pregnant Fresno woman last year will not face murder charges, at least not right now.
[.....]
From the beginning of the investigation, police believed 18-year-old Gabriel Garza pulled the trigger.

They arrested him Thursday, but they're not submitting charges to the district attorney's office yet.
[.....]
But the shooter killed Baker in the bedroom of her central Fresno apartment, with her 4-month-old in the room. Investigators say her boyfriend, Isaac Razo, was also there, and so was Jonathan Guizar.

They're both in jail on other charges, but Garza disappeared for 20 months, so police are just getting their first chance to interview him.
[.....]
Capozzi says those loose ends getting tied up is probably why police are waiting to submit murder charges.

Normally, a suspect would just get out of jail if the DA doesn't file charges, but Garza already has a pending felony DUI case, and police say they caught him with weapons he's not allowed to have because of his prior criminal history, so they can add a felony case.

He also has a warrant out of Las Vegas.
[.....]
Garza appeared in court on the DUI case Tuesday, but a judge wouldn't let us record video of his face.

It looks quite a bit different from the mug shot taken after his arrest Thursday. His left eye is now swollen shut and badly bruised after a fight with another inmate Monday, according to the Fresno County sheriff's office. A public information officer said they can't release with whom Garza got into a fight.

He's due back in court later this month.


Can anyone get into Fresno County court site? Maybe find his next court, and for the other 2?
TIA!

 

[Niner]

Interesting - a new case # came up this morning for me. Next hearing in bold.

Garza:

Docket Entries

11/14/2018 Disposition: Plea- Judicial Officer: Idiart, Michael

12/12/2018 Pre Prelim- Judicial Officer: Idiart, Michael; Hearing Time: 8:30 AM

11/21/2018 Tentative Hearing Vacated- Comment: Date: 11/28/2018 Preliminary Hearing
11/21/2018 Defendant remains in custody at Fresno County Jail
11/21/2018 Defendant ordered to be present at next hearing
11/21/2018 Tentative Preliminary Hearing date- Comment: Date: 01/03/2019
11/21/2018 60 day rule:- Comment: Remains
11/21/2018 10 day rule:- Comment: Waived
11/21/2018 Motion Granted
11/21/2018 Motion- Comment: Submitting Party: Defense Type of Motion: Vacate Preliminary Hearing & reset dates Oral/Written: Oral
11/21/2018 District Attorney appearing on behalf of the People- Comment: Deputy District Attorney: D. Walters
11/21/2018 Public Defender appearing with Defendant- Comment: Deputy Public Defender: D. Moshier Defendant Present: Yes
11/21/2018 Pre Prelim- Judicial Officer: Idiart, Michael; Hearing Time: 8:30 AM; Result: Continued at Request of Defense

11/14/2018 Defendant remanded into custody- Comment: Bail Set at Amount: $75,000.00 Convicted: No
11/14/2018 Defendant ordered to be present at next hearing
11/14/2018 Tentative Preliminary Hearing date- Comment: Date: 11/28/2018
11/14/2018 Hearing set within statutory time- Comment: Preliminary Hearing
11/14/2018 Defendant denies all enhancements and priors
11/14/2018 Defendant waives reading/advisement- Comment: The defendant waives reading of the complaining document, waives formal arraignment and waives reading of constitutional and statutory rights
11/14/2018 Copy of charging document received by Defendant- Comment: Document: Formal Complaint



link: The People of the State of California vs. Gabriel Matthew Garza

 

[Quiet Time]

I can't help but think how young these boys are to be in so much trouble!
I'm referring to the crimes committed before this murder, and after (?)

At least they've finally been caught. And hopefully convicted of this crime.

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, Dec. 12th:
*Pre-Preliminary Hearing (@ 8:30am PT) - CA - Amber Baker (20), 6 wks pregnant (Feb. 28, 2017, Fresno) – only for *Gabriel Matthew Garza (20) arrested (11/8/18) for investigative warrant for murder. Plead not guilty. $75K Bail.
Fresno County #F18907736 (filed 11/13/17)
Garza is being held on a bail of at least $118,500. Garza is being held on an out-of-state warrant. Had previously appeared in court on 2016 DUI charges. In early 2017, he failed to appear in court & a warrant for his arrest was later issued on March 12, 2017 – days after Dyer had identified him as a suspect.
2/27/18: Garza on the run.
5/21/2018: Defendant waives reading/advisement-the defendant waives reading of the complaining document, waives formal arraignment and waives reading of constitutional & statutory rights.
11/8/18: Arrested for investigative warrant for murder, arraignment scheduled for 11/13.
11/13/18 Update: Bail set at $75K & denies charges (Plead not guilty). Next Pre-Preliminary hearing on 12/12, and a tentative Preliminary hearing on 1/3/19.
Other suspects:
*Issac Razo (17), BF arrested (2/27/18) & charged (5/21/18) for murder. Plead not guilty. $625K bond.
Fresno County #F18903315 (filed 5/18/18). No update as of 12/12/18.
*Jonathan Guizar (21) suspect in case.
Fresno County #F1790787 (filed 3/28/17) No update as of 12/12/18.


Can someone get into Fresno County for the other 2 suspects? I keep getting "old" filings. TIA!

 

[Niner]

Bumping up! @cybervampira ?

When I search I get "old" cases for these guys.

Anyone? I put Garza on 1/3 for his tentative pretrial hearing.

How about the other 2?

TIA!

 

[cybervampira]

Bumping up! @cybervampira ?

When I search I get "old" cases for these guys.

Anyone? I put Garza on 1/3 for his tentative pretrial hearing.

How about the other 2?

TIA!

Tried to search, then it said ”You have exhausted your free usage“, lol.

 

[SandyQLS]

Older article from Sept 2017. Larger photo of Garza, looks like a mugshot, and he looks IMO to be under the influence. Also the story of the shooting related is interesting and unlike other articles, says Garza went in the room alone, shut the door, then gunshots were heard. 2 handguns may have been in the apartment.

Gabriel Matthew Garza

 

[Niner]

Tried to search, then it said ”You have exhausted your free usage“, lol.

I kept getting that screen too.... oh well!

 

[Niner]

Thursday, Jan. 3rd:
*Tentative Preliminary Hearing (@ 8:30am PT) - CA - Amber Baker (20), 6 wks pregnant (Feb. 28, 2017, Fresno) – only for *Gabriel Matthew Garza (20) arrested (11/8/18) for investigative warrant for murder. Plead not guilty. $75K Bail.
Fresno County #F18907736 (filed 11/13/17).
Garza is being held on a bail of at least $118,500. Garza is being held on an out-of-state warrant. Had previously appeared in court on 2016 DUI charges. In early 2017, he failed to appear in court & a warrant for his arrest was later issued on March 12, 2017 – days after Dyer had identified him as a suspect.
2/27/18: Garza on the run.
5/21/2018: Defendant waives reading/advisement-the defendant waives reading of the complaining document, waives formal arraignment and waives reading of constitutional & statutory rights.
11/8/18: Arrested for investigative warrant for murder, arraignment scheduled for 11/13.
11/13/18 Update: Bail set at $75K & denies charges (Plead not guilty). Next Pre-Preliminary hearing on 12/12, and a tentative Preliminary hearing on 1/3/19.
Other suspects:
*Issac Razo (17), BF arrested (2/27/18) & charged (5/21/18) for murder. Plead not guilty. $625K bond.
Fresno County #F18903315 (filed 5/18/18). No update as of 11/25.
*Jonathan Guizar (21) suspect in case.
Fresno County #F1790787 (filed 3/28/17) No update as of 11/25.

 

[Niner]

Just tried searching for a new court date, but unfortunately keep getting an older file....

 

[Niner]

Ah - finally got an update on this one.

Garza:

01/30/2019

Pre Prelim- Judicial Officer: Idiart, Michael; Hearing Time: 8:30 AM

link: The People of the State of California vs. Gabriel Matthew Garza



and still getting "old" files for Razo & Guizar....

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, January 30th:
*Pre-Preliminary Hearing (@ 8:30am PT) - CA - Amber Baker (20), 6 wks pregnant (Feb. 28, 2017, Fresno) – only for *Gabriel Matthew Garza (20) arrested (11/8/18) & arraigned (11/13/18) for 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. $75K Bail.
Garza is being held on a bail of at least $118,500. Garza is being held on an out-of-state warrant. Had previously appeared in court on 2016 DUI charges. In early 2017, he failed to appear in court & a warrant for his arrest was later issued on March 12, 2017 – days after Dyer had identified him as a suspect.
2/27/18: Garza on the run.
5/21/2018: Defendant waives reading/advisement-the defendant waives reading of the complaining document, waives formal arraignment and waives reading of constitutional & statutory rights. 11/8/18: Arrested for investigative warrant for murder, arraignment scheduled for 11/13. 11/13/18: Bail set at $75K & denies charges (Plead not guilty). Next Pre-Preliminary hearing on 12/12, and a tentative Preliminary hearing on 1/3/19.
1/3/19 Update: Next Pre-Preliminary hearing on 1/30.
Other suspects:
*Issac Razo (17), (BF) arrested (2/27/18) & charged (5/21/18) for murder. Plead not guilty. $625K bond.
No update as of 1/13/19.
*Jonathan Guizar (21) suspect in case.
No update as of 1/13/19

 

[Niner]

@mistivon - couldn't you get into Fresno County on another case? or am I remembering incorrectly?

TIA!

 

[Niner]

Here's what I found today -

for Gabriel Garza - this was updated on 6/19/19.

Case Number F18907736

Filing Date 11/13/2018

Case Status Disposed - Other Disposed

link: The People of the State of California vs. Gabriel Matthew Garza

Does that mean it is "closed" ??


have to sign up to get full docket....

On the other 2 - nothing since 2018.

@mistivon - bumping up for you! can you access Fresno County?

 

[Niner]

Can this be true? Only 1 year & 4 months for 1st degree murder??

Garza:

Docket Entries
04/03/2019
Disposition: Sentence- Comment: (Total Determinate Sentence = 1 Year 4 Months); Comment: (The Defendant's TIME CREDITS are as follows: Total: 293 Actual: 147 GTWT: 146 Treatment: 0); Condition - Adult ; 1.: Submit to DNA testing pursuant to Penal Code 296., 04/03/2019, Active 04/03/2019; Adult Confinement; Type: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; Facility: Wasco State Prison; Term Type: Lower; Term: 1 Year 4 Months

03/06/2019
Disposition: Disposition- Judicial Officer: Idiart, Michael

11/14/2018
Disposition: Plea- Judicial Officer: Idiart, Michael

03/06/2019
Disposition: Plea- Judicial Officer: Idiart, Michael

04/18/2019
JUS 8715- Comment: Mailed

04/15/2019
Copies of transcripts emailed by Court Reporter- Comment: To: DA and PD

04/15/2019
DMV Non-Reportable Violation

04/05/2019
Prison Commitment issued.

04/03/2019
All Fees Suspended- Comment: Fee(s) amount suspended: $ $300.00-1202.4, $40, $30.

04/03/2019
Transportation Order- Comment: Fresno County Sheriff's Department is ordered to transport Defendant to: CDCR Wasco

04/03/2019
Defendant remanded into custody- Comment: Set at NO BAIL. Convicted: Yes

04/03/2019
Defendant is advised of right to appeal


link: The People of the State of California vs. Gabriel Matthew Garza