October 13, 2010
Burbank Court- Nickellis and Rayshawn Blackwell received life in prison without the possibility of parole. 140-200 years each.
In July, the cousins were found guilty for their roles in the January 26, 2008, shooting and killing Sammantha, for critically wounding another 16 year old female, on Peck Rd., in an unincorporated area of Monrovia.
For drive by shooting of two Latino men (who were not injured) on Cypress, Monrovia and to which Nickellis Blackwell pleaded guilty to and names his cousin, Rayshawn as the driver.
For Gang activities using fire arms and Gang revenge for the shooting of their Uncle's death by rival Latino Gang.
Judge Michael Carter denied a motion by the defense for a retrial.
Per Judge Carter, he stated "You gunned down a 16 year old you weren't going after and had never met. You shot and killed her and paralyzed another young woman,".
Judge Carter said moments before sentencing the Blackwell's "The victims in this case had absolutely no chance of survival as you stood there and shot them.
We will continue to promote Unity and Peace Sammantha Salas Scholarship Fund in Loving Memory of Sammantha.
Sammantha rest in peace and know Justice as been served.
We will continue to be members of; Justice for Homicide Victims, Marsys' Law, Crime Survivors, Parents of Murdered Children, Family and Friends of Murder Victims and Los Angeles Crime Stoppers.
To be Advocates for other families seeking Justice for their Love ones who lost their lives through senselessness act of violence.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Monrovia cousins convicted of murdering 16-year-old Sammantha Salas
July 13, 2010- Tuesday jury found Monrovia cousins Nickelis and Rayshawn Blackwell guilty of gunning down Sammantha in a hail of machine gun fire two years ago.
The Blackwells each now face Five Terms of Life in prison, They are scheduled to be sentenced August 24, 2010.
Guilty on all (8) counts- (1) Murder, First degree, (4) Attempted Murder, Using a fire weapon (Uzi and a 9mm), Drive-by Gang (Du Roc) shootings and Gang affiliated activities.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank; Our District Attorney, Joe, Our Advocate, Kristina, Homicide Detectives, Gang Special Force, Monrovia Police, Marsys' Law, Justice for Homicide Victims, Parents of Murder Children, Crime Survivors, Pasadena Star Newspaper, for keeping Sammantha alive through the media and the many friends and family members who sat by our side through the Court Trial Hearings.
The many tears we shed through the Trial hearings took a toll on us, however we were Blessed to have you all there supporting us through the most difficult time of our lives.
Thank you for giving us the tools and education to empower us through the maze of the Criminal Justice System without you all, we would not have been able to see this through, God Bless you all.
The Blackwells each now face Five Terms of Life in prison, They are scheduled to be sentenced August 24, 2010.
Guilty on all (8) counts- (1) Murder, First degree, (4) Attempted Murder, Using a fire weapon (Uzi and a 9mm), Drive-by Gang (Du Roc) shootings and Gang affiliated activities.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank; Our District Attorney, Joe, Our Advocate, Kristina, Homicide Detectives, Gang Special Force, Monrovia Police, Marsys' Law, Justice for Homicide Victims, Parents of Murder Children, Crime Survivors, Pasadena Star Newspaper, for keeping Sammantha alive through the media and the many friends and family members who sat by our side through the Court Trial Hearings.
The many tears we shed through the Trial hearings took a toll on us, however we were Blessed to have you all there supporting us through the most difficult time of our lives.
Thank you for giving us the tools and education to empower us through the maze of the Criminal Justice System without you all, we would not have been able to see this through, God Bless you all.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Justice for Sammantha Salas
June 22, 2010- Trial on Sammantha's murder case- Opening Statements.
On two young men accused of murdering Sammantha on January 26, 2008.
It was very hard to view the coroner's report however I had to keep reminding myself that it's the only way Sammantha could show us what was done to her. She was shot with an Uzi, eight times, for the Grace of God she did not suffer for two shots were instantly fatal.
Sammantha would have graduated from High School this year instead we sit in on the court hearings of these two young men.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Parents of Murdered Children, Marsy's Law, our Advocate Kristina and the many members of Marsys' Law for attending the court hearings and giving us the support and guidance through the maze of the Criminal Justice System.
Rest in Peace Sammantha, we'll take it from here.
On two young men accused of murdering Sammantha on January 26, 2008.
It was very hard to view the coroner's report however I had to keep reminding myself that it's the only way Sammantha could show us what was done to her. She was shot with an Uzi, eight times, for the Grace of God she did not suffer for two shots were instantly fatal.
Sammantha would have graduated from High School this year instead we sit in on the court hearings of these two young men.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Parents of Murdered Children, Marsy's Law, our Advocate Kristina and the many members of Marsys' Law for attending the court hearings and giving us the support and guidance through the maze of the Criminal Justice System.
Rest in Peace Sammantha, we'll take it from here.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
April 21, 2010- Jeanette Chavez, Tina Yamashiro and Ernie Yamashiro received each a Certificate of Completion for "2nd Annual Victims' Rights Symposium signed by Los Angeles County District Attorney, Steve Cooley.
Marsy's Law: How Prosecution and Parole has been affected by the Enactment of Proposition 9, Right to Fairness: Enforcing Victims' Participation in the Court process and Ensuring Restitution and Right to Dignity: Enforcing Victims' Privacy Rights and Ensuring Dignity.
Marsy's Law: How Prosecution and Parole has been affected by the Enactment of Proposition 9, Right to Fairness: Enforcing Victims' Participation in the Court process and Ensuring Restitution and Right to Dignity: Enforcing Victims' Privacy Rights and Ensuring Dignity.
March 8, 2010- Jeanette Chavez (Sammantha's mom) received "2010 Woman of the Year Award" presented by District 49, Assemblymember Mike Eng at the Assembly Chamber of the State Capitol.
For her efforts resulted in the founding of the Los Angeles Region Crime Stoppers, a county wide hotline to place anonymous tips to help solve crimes.
Hotline number: 800-222-TIPS(8477)
Website: www.lacrimestoppers.org
The tipsters' information is used by law enforcement to investigate crimes and capture the criminals responsible. The tipsters' identities are completely anonymous. When providing crime tips, the tipster's identity is always encrypted, and a private code is assigned to the tipster. If the information provided leads to an arrest, the tipster is eligible to receive a reward of up to $1,000.
For her efforts resulted in the founding of the Los Angeles Region Crime Stoppers, a county wide hotline to place anonymous tips to help solve crimes.
Hotline number: 800-222-TIPS(8477)
Website: www.lacrimestoppers.org
The tipsters' information is used by law enforcement to investigate crimes and capture the criminals responsible. The tipsters' identities are completely anonymous. When providing crime tips, the tipster's identity is always encrypted, and a private code is assigned to the tipster. If the information provided leads to an arrest, the tipster is eligible to receive a reward of up to $1,000.
Monday, January 18, 2010
January 26, 2010
Sammantha lost her life on January 26, 2008, two years has passed since we lost her to random violence in an Unincorporated area of Monrovia.
Court hearings of the two cousins who are the defendants will hopefully start this coming march. May we all have the strength to set through the trial and ultimately be granted justice for Sammantha and bring us peace knowing that these two young men will not
be on the streets to harm anyone else.
December 19, 2009, would have been Sammantha's 18th birthday.
"Happy Birthday Sammantha"
Guide us through our efforts to continue to promote Unity and Peace.
To continue to keep your memory alive through the Scholarship Fund, may we seek justice for all who lost their lives through senseless random of violence. Through our joint efforts with Parents Of Murder Victims, Marsy's Law, Justice for Homicide Victims, Crime Survivors and The Man-e Moreno Foundation.
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