CA - Judge Jeffrey Ferguson charged with shooting and killing wife, Orange Co., Aug 4, 2023

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Judge charged with murder after gunning down his wife in their home: Cops

California Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson was arrested for allegedly gunning down his wife inside of their family home in Orange County.

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A 72-year-old superior court judge in California was arrested this week for allegedly killing his wife, accused of fatally shooting the 65-year-old woman inside their plush family home. Orange County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson was taken into custody on Thursday and charged with one count of murder in the slaying of Sheryl Ferguson, authorities announced.

Ferguson, a former member of the U.S. Navy, started his legal career as a deputy district attorney in the Orange County District Attorney’s Office. He was promoted in the 1990s to senior deputy district attorney and had postings with the Major Narcotics Enforcement Team and the Probation Offender Search and Seizure Enforcement Task Force. Ferguson served as president of the North Orange County Bar Association from 2012 to 2014. He was elected to the Orange County Superior Court bench on June 3, 2014.

 

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Judge charged with murder after gunning down his wife in their home: Cops

California Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson was arrested for allegedly gunning down his wife inside of their family home in Orange County.

lawandcrime.com

A 72-year-old superior court judge in California was arrested this week for allegedly killing his wife, accused of fatally shooting the 65-year-old woman inside their plush family home. Orange County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson was taken into custody on Thursday and charged with one count of murder in the slaying of Sheryl Ferguson, authorities announced.

Ferguson, a former member of the U.S. Navy, started his legal career as a deputy district attorney in the Orange County District Attorney’s Office. He was promoted in the 1990s to senior deputy district attorney and had postings with the Major Narcotics Enforcement Team and the Probation Offender Search and Seizure Enforcement Task Force. Ferguson served as president of the North Orange County Bar Association from 2012 to 2014. He was elected to the Orange County Superior Court bench on June 3, 2014.

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Orange County judge arrested in fatal shooting of wife at Anaheim Hills home, police say​

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Pondering -- one might expect that this person knew how to obtain a divorce?

RIP, Sheryl!

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A Southern California judge accused of killing his wife texted his court clerk and bailiff admitting to the killing, prosecutors said on Friday as they charged him with murder and weapon possession.

On Friday, prosecutors charged Judge Ferguson with murder, personal discharge of a firearm causing great bodily injury and death, and personal use of a firearm, according to a criminal complaint.

According to California’s Constitution, a judge who is charged with a felony is disqualified from acting as a judge. A judge convicted of a felony will lead to the judge’s removal from office.

47 Weapons Seized as California Judge Is Charged in Killing of His Wife (Published 2023)

“I just lost it. I just shot my wife,” Judge Jeffrey Ferguson of Orange County Superior Court texted his clerk and bailiff, according to court records.

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"Among the People’s concerns is the fact that a .22 rifle legally registered to Ferguson remains unaccounted for despite police recovering 47 other weapons – including rifles, shotguns, and handguns, and more than 26,000 rounds of ammunition – from his home during the execution of a search warrant," according to a statement from the Orange County District Attorney's office. "Another rifle, initially missed by police, was subsequently located in the home and turned over to police by defense counsel, but the whereabouts of the .22 rifle remain unknown."

47 weapons found at home of Orange County judge charged with murder in shooting death of his wife, prosecutors say

An Orange County judge was charged with murder in the shooting death of his 65-year-old wife at their Anaheim Hills home, prosecutors announced Friday.

www.nbclosangeles.com

 

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30 October Los Angeles County* Court Date

OC judge pleads not guilty to gunning down wife, agrees to several bail conditions

Orange County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a murder charge alleging he fatally shot his wife during an argument in their Anaheim Hills home.

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Released from Confinement after posting $1,000,000 Bail.
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*Change of Venue = [VENN'-you] =
Jurors Selected from, & Trial Held Outside of Orange County

(Change of Venire = [venn-EYE'-ree] =
Would Involve Jury being Imported from Outside of Orange County)

Our Condolences to the Loved Ones of Sheryl Ferguson, 65:

'The glue that held our family together' - family mourns wife, mother allegedly slain by OC judge

Judge Ferguson's attorneys advised him not to attend the memorial service for his late wife, whom he is accused of murdering.

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An Orange County Superior Court judge said his son “will hate me forever” and should “punch me in the face” after the judge shot and killed his wife in their Anaheim Hills home, according to testimony at a hearing Thursday that ended with the judge being ordered to stand trial on a murder charge.

Judge Jeff Ferguson, 73, stands accused of killing his wife, 65-year-old Sheryl Ferguson, during an argument and in front of their younger son at their home in the 8500 block of East Canyon Vista Drive just past 8 p.m., Aug. 3.

Defense attorney T. Edward Welbourn argued there was insufficient evidence to show Ferguson intended to kill his wife, citing interviews with their son, Phillip, where he told a detective at least once that he thought the shooting may have been accidental.

Thursday’s preliminary hearing, where prosecutors lay out at least some of the evidence they have against a defendant, focused primarily on a trio of interviews between Anaheim Police Detective Michael Nguyen and the couple’s son, Phillip Ferguson, who was at the house when the shooting occurred. The detective’s testimony provided more details surrounding the shooting.

Prosecutors also called up three Anaheim police officers who testified to statements Ferguson made after he was placed in handcuffs that night.

Anaheim police officer Joshua Juntilla recalled Ferguson saying, “What did I do? My son will hate me forever. Can you have my son come over here and punch me in the face because I deserve it.”

Jeff Ferguson also asked multiple times if his wife was still alive, and he said he was “done for a while,” referring to going to prison, Juntilla testified.

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Ferguson is an elected judge in Orange County, but he is not currently hearing cases and his name is no longer listed on the superior court's website. Under the state's constitution, a judge who faces a felony charge can continue to draw a salary but can't hear cases.

California judge faces murder trial in wife's shooting death

A California judge who allegedly pulled a gun from his ankle holster and shot his wife to death will have his day in court

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Ferguson is an elected judge in Orange County, but he is not currently hearing cases and his name is no longer listed on the superior court's website. Under the state's constitution, a judge who faces a felony charge can continue to draw a salary but can't hear cases.

California judge faces murder trial in wife's shooting death

A California judge who allegedly pulled a gun from his ankle holster and shot his wife to death will have his day in court

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And if convicted, I hope he has to pay back every last cent of it.

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The prosecution presented a video recording in which Ferguson is heard confessing to the crime, reportedly saying, “I killed her. I did it.” Despite this, Ferguson has pleaded not guilty, with his defense attorney, Cameron J. Talley, maintaining that the shooting was accidental. Talley reserved his opening statement for later in the trial.

California Judge Faces Trial for Alleged Murder of Wife During Domestic Dispute - SierraDailyNews.com

SANTA ANA, Calif. — A Southern California judge is on trial for the murder of his wife, following an incident where he allegedly shot her during an argument at their home. The trial for Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson commenced on Wednesday, with prosecutors […]

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"We're not alleging he premeditated this crime. Facts don't support that but they do support that he intended to kill," said Senior Deputy District Attorney Seton Hunt.

In the text message, Ferguson said, "I just lost it. Just shot my wife. I won't be in tomorrow. I will be in custody. I'm so sorry.''

"He describes what he just did,'' Hunt said. "We all know what this means. He lost his temper and shot his wife.''

Closing arguments delivered in trial of OC judge accused of killing wife

Closing arguments wrapped up Wednesday in the trial of Orange County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson, who is charged with murder for the fatal shooting of his wife.

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"You have been presented with evidence -- credible evidence -- he took out the gun, he was angry," Senior Deputy District Attorney Seton Hunt told jurors Wednesday in his closing argument. "He took the gun out, pointed at her and killed her."

Hunt said it was a "sad, tragic situation, but he (Ferguson) is still guilty of murder."

Jurors to resume deliberations in murder case against OC judge accused of shooting his wife

Jurors will resume deliberating the fate of an Orange County Superior Court judge accused of fatally shooting his wife in their Anaheim Hills home.

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Phillip Ferguson said his mother’s last words were, “He shot me,” Hunt noted.

“They weren’t `Gosh, what an accident,”’ Hunt said

Jurors Resume Deliberating Murder Case Against OC Judge - MyNewsLA.com

Jurors Thursday resumed deliberating the fate of an Orange County Superior Court judge accused of fatally shooting his wife in their Anaheim Hills home. Jeffrey Ferguson, 74, is charged with murder with sentencing enhancements for discharge of a gun causing death and the personal use of a gun...

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After telling the judge they were at an impasse, jurors continued to deliberate on the verdict of a former Orange County judge accused of killing his wife. Hetty Chang reports for the NBC4 News at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

 

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Who needs 74 weapons?

 

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After Day 8 of deliberations, jury in OC judge murder trial to try again next week:​

After Day 8 of deliberations, jury in OC judge murder trial to try again next week

 

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Mistrial declared in case of Orange County judge accused of murdering his wife:​

Mistrial declared in case of Orange County judge accused of murdering his wife