Darnell Mabrey

On December 8, 1986, a tragic event unfolded in Oakland, California, resulting in the death of Darnell Mabrey, age 22, along with five other individuals. This incident, often referred to as the Oakland massacre, occurred in the early morning hours when David Esco Welch and his girlfriend, Rita Lewis, forcibly entered the home of Barbara Mabrey. Armed with pistols and a semi-automatic rifle, they went on a shooting spree, targeting the occupants who were asleep at the time. Among the victims were ...

People v. Welch - 20 Cal.4th 701 S011323 - Tue, 06/01/1999 | California Supreme Court Resources

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