As Carlson, Relis, and Bardach tell it, Han was about 12 when doctors, intellectuals, and professionals were rounded up as part of Chinas now infamous Cultural Revolution. Not just any property it was adjacent to President Ronald Reagan's Rancho del Cielo. Days after they went missing, the bodies of Domingos and Edwards were found hidden in a ramshackle shed near a remote stretch of Gaviota Beach. He had invited them to reclaim a painting stolen from the Turkish sultanate more than 100 years ago. In response to the uprising of Tiananmen Square, Han reportedly signed a statement in support of the protestors. Two million words I have written, and nobody pays attention, Yanikian testified during his trial. But their happiness was soon shattered. The Domingos and Edwards murders are just two of the 26 cold cases in Santa Barbara County, some of which are believed to have been committed by infamous serial killers. Thor Nis Christiansen was born in Denmark, and emigrated to the United States with his parents when he was five years old. It took a few days for the killing to seep into Santa Barbaras collective consciousness. The killer is suspected in at least eight killings and some 40 rapes that took place from 1979 to 1986 in Santa Barbara, Sacramento, Ventura and Orange counties. In person, he radiated a calming clinical confidence. The three recounted here, however, hit us with their loud and obvious resonance with whats happening today on the world stage and right here in Santa Barbara. When they heard sounds from the gazebo, they went to investigate. For a while, Han worked with an herbal practitioner named Jean Yu, owner of the Herb Clinic. On Oct. 1, 1979, a couple from Goleta survived an attack from a man believed to be the Golden State Killer, according to a report in the Santa Maria Times. Many from Lompoc High School went off to a beach on this day, June 4, 1963. It was at their instigation that authorities initiated the welfare check that led to the discovery of Hans dead body and that of his wife and daughter. Weekly Poll The second trial ended in a conviction and a 20-year sentence, but the verdict was overturned when it came out that the jurors had sequestered themselves with 20 gallons of beer, three bottles of wine, and an indeterminate quantity of whiskey. Haobshs arraignment was postponed due to Dozer, Ladinig, and Montez taking issue with the Public Defenders Office having obtained a weekend order from Judge James Herman to meet with Haobsh in County Jail before he had requested an attorney. But the brook that sometimes trickled across Refugio Road had become a raging torrent, and Laura and her VW were swept downstream and slammed into a bridge. the state of California in the 1970s and 1980s, killing at . Mountain ranges rise abruptly from open desert and on one of the lower slopes, an enormous peace sign, crafted from volcanic rocks, has been left by desert visitors. But as retired deputy Boyer recently said, it's not that unusual for people to take off into the desert and never come back.. Louise and Barry Berman at the ashram in India known as the Dera. Copyright 2023 Santa Barbara Independent, Inc. Reproduction of material from any Independent.com pages without written permission is strictly prohibited. Authorities believe he could still be alive. State and federal authorities interviewed hundreds of people, but no evidence has ever conclusively linked any suspects. Years later, local law enforcement suspected that the couple was among the first victims of the Zodiac Killer, a serial killer who gained notoriety for tormenting the Bay Area with his crimes in the late 60s and early 70s, and has never been caught. Dust-covered and sweaty, she recalls, He was super nervous. Use this page here to login for your Independent subscription. Also in the tub were Casey's friend Greg Snyder and a military man, Mike the Marine. The Bermans talked about wanting to visit Indian ruins, Snyder says. A 2006 film about the murderappropriately titled The Black Dahliastarring Josh Hartnett and Scarlett Johansson was nominated for an Academy Award. The next year, on July 19, 1987, a sheriff's spokesman told the News-Press, We believe the Bermans were the victims of foul play [but] we have absolutely no motive, and don't, in fact, have any evidence of a crime.. In addition, Han was intrigued by the prospect of deploying stem cells in the manufacture of skin-regenerating cosmetics. We worked and worked and worked.. Much of her whereabouts from this time until her death are shrouded in mystery. The hiker led the way up a dry wash, and Ganner soon found the second skull. During the tumultuous and freewheeling years of the late 1960s and early 1970s in the San Francisco Bay Area, a killer emerged. Investigator Mottweiler, now retired, says, Pepe was evasive and ambiguous. Similar to some of the attacks on the couples in Vallejo and Napa, the killer forced one of his victims to bind the hands of the other with pre-cut lengths of narrow rope. She went from house to house, staying on friends couches. But Casey, now a mechanic living in Browns Valley, California, tells the Weekly that he saw Mike the Marine unloading gear from his pickup, apparently preparing for a day trip. The last attack was in 1986,. We know that our guy took items, Knutson said on the FBI website. It made me upset. He had just moved to Santa Barbara only a few years after the previous Press editor had been horsewhipped down State Street by the District Attorney, W.T. After a whirlwind of attorney swaps and continuances for the four Santa Barbara men charged in connection to the murder of 52-year-old Camarillo resident Richard Dion Gutierrez near Stearns Wharf last December, all four appeared in Santa Barbara Superior Court for arraignment on Monday morning, where each pleaded not guilty and set a date to return for preliminary trial setting on April 6. When Henry Han was shot to death last week, nearly 200 patients suddenly found themselves without their doctor. The two campers, the sheriff's office realized, weren't your average missing visitors they were neighbors of President Reagan and had disappeared into an unforgiving desert of mazelike canyons. Minier later expressed regret over his tactics; Yanikian was guilty of murder, he wrote in editorials, but the genocide should have been acknowledged. Index includes name, sex, date and place of birth, date and county of death, father's last name, and mother's maiden name. National homeless rights advocate Mitch Snyder vowed to wage a massive civil disobedience campaign in the city. This summer, the 74-year-old former police officer pleaded guilty to 13 counts of first-degree murder. Camacho pled guilty to murder in the second degree on Jan. 20, 2023 and is set to be sentenced on Mar. A year later, the crimes moved south to Santa Barbara County. Panic, his attorney later argued, is simply not murder.. [11][12] He was scheduled to go to trial in Los Angeles on February 4, 1980, for the 1977 murder of Laura Benjamin, and in Santa Barbara on March 17, 1980, for the Isla Vista murders. When State Supreme Court stopped the election, Theodore Glancey, the new Press editor, celebrated: The nomination was disgraceful in every respect, he wrote, relieved that the good people of Santa Barbara would not endure the administration of justice by hoodlums and law-breakers., Journalism at that time was not for the faint of heart, but there was nothing fainthearted about Glancey. Today, the cliffside cottages are owned by Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, but long ago the land was home to Chumash Indians. The bullet struck one of Glanceys wrists, broke both bones, entered his stomach, and blew a hole through him. Lead investigator Dan Williams says they have a super strong person of interest, after the Weekly linked the unsolved desert murders to a modern atrocity: sexual predator Michael Joseph Pepe and his sentencing in Los Angeles in 2014 for vicious crimes against children in Southeast Asia. The deaths of Domingos and Edwards are more than just a grim footnote in Californias history. An Eagle Scout, he had told Tramel earlier that night that he knew about gutting a deer. Eventually, they worked things out. And the forensics team found an item of spine-chilling significance: a handcuff key. When asked if he thinks the Zodiac is responsible, he said he doesnt believe it. Ultimately, City Hall backed down on its ordinance. He'd spent years building the nationally known Kahlua Collection an awe-inspiring number of pre-Columbian burial effigies by cutting deals with relic hunters. Although the anticipated response to this statement would be one of skepticism, let me say that we do not make this assertion frivolously, the press release stated. It was a very short interview, Williams says. But Tramel asked: Have you ever killed a deer with your bare hands? The Weekly has learned what three law enforcement agencies have kept to themselves for years: that the former Marine officer, now serving 210 years in federal prison, is Mike the Marine, a desert camper who was extensively questioned in the 1980s and viewed by local police as the prime suspect after Barry and Louise Berman were killed. Sgt. His dad, naturally, was going to develop it. We have found that there appears to be a high degree of probability that this subject is responsible for the double murder in our county., The police never said how they came to this conclusion. including Santa Barbara County DA Joyce Dudley, that he wished to plead guilty to the 26 counts of murder and kidnapping in exchange for escaping the death . Minier made him out to be a sleazeball, noting that Yanikian wrote a book detailing the sex lives of college coeds and that he tried to pick up a waitress two nights before the killings. His friend Pat Brown, governor of California, appointed him to the state athletic commission. Gray was tried three times on murder chargesbut each time, he got off. He was taken into custody at gunpoint without incident. Yanikians plan was simple. As hope of finding the couple alive faded, Jules Berman formed a dark theory about their fate. District Attorney David Minier blocked Yanikians efforts to call Armenian survivors and historians to testify. She was working as a secretary and living with her teenage daughter, Laura, in Goleta. THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) Rescuers using cranes and heavy machinery on Thursday searched the wreckage of trains involved in a deadly collision that sent Greece into national mourning and . If they did, I could shoot a German delicatessen owner and have witnesses say I was justified.. As Carlson described it, He went underground for a while. None of this mattered, however, on the evening of August 4, 1985, when Stephenson became the victim of the most lethal panic attack in Santa Barbara history. Gray moved to San Francisco, but the cataclysmic fire of 1906 destroyed his health, and he died in Sacramento one year later. No other details wereprovided. They're looking for a way to bring charges. That night, Stephenson was in his sleeping bag on the floor of the gazebo, listening to music on his boom box, when two 17-year-old military prep school studentsJames Tramel and David Kurtzmanstumbled upon him. Christiansen was a good student until his junior year of high school, when he began neglecting his schoolwork. The Marine captain seemed an unlikely suspect. He remembers learning about the mystery after looking through his fathers scrapbook and seeing newspaper clippings on Shorts death. Described as argumentatively gifted, Glancey was a radical Republican, a strict abolitionist, and an even stricter teetotaler. Santa Barbara may be paradise, but its inhabitants have been killing each other in ways mundane and spectacular since the days of Adam and Eve. On July 11, 1979, Preston spotted Christiansen at a bar in Hollywood. In our heart of hearts, we know he had not committed an act of murder, one speaker proclaimed. Sullivan even gave birth to her daughter in one of the cottages as Barry looked on. The Isla Vista Juggling Festival has been held annually in her memory since 1977, and is still active as of 2019. Since Han set up shop in Santa Barbara in the 1980s, there was never anything the least bit woo-woo or New Age about the medicine he practiced. Santa Barbaras New State Street Hotel Opens, Santa Barbara Supes Approve 94 Transitional Cabins, Downed Eucalyptus Temporarily Shuts Down Hwy. The deaths of Domingos and Edwards devastated the entire community. But for the longest time, the killer has gotten away with it. Domingos was 18 and Edwards was 17. Site by Yet Pepe revealed the fact that Barry was an experienced boater and navigator. A Hispanic woman's body was found on March 31, 1988 in Santiago Park, Santa Ana, Orange County, California. Trew Knowledge. Charismatic and manipulative, hed been conjuring schemes with a secret society he dubbed The Nine. He talked of building missiles and sodium bombs and trip wires. A federal prosecutor told the Weekly that the double murder didn't happen in her jurisdiction, so it wasn't up to her to act on it. However, his arrest came about when Lydia Preston called investigators on July 11, 1979, stating she saw her attacker at a bar in Hollywood. He beat, raped and left her for dead. Richard Martinez, whose son Christopher was murdered during the UC Santa Barbara shooting massacre, sat down with Peter Rodger, the father of the gunman. Artists Scaling Down, Thinking Bigger at Santa Barbara City College Exhibition. He was also dubbed the Original Night Stalker (not to be confused with now-deceased Night Stalker serial killer Richard Ramirez), because his crimes typically occurred early in the morning. More victims followed. Note: An earlier version of this story said Mary Sullivan gave birth in Barry Berman's cottage. At the time, the BLM was undertaking a controversial land-use study, and Boyer noticed a petition posted by activists at Lower Springs for visitors to sign. Zemaitis told the Sun that he recalls his father telling him that Short was a frequent customer of the long-gone Snappy Lunch Diner, which was located on the corner of Broadway and Cook streets in Santa Maria. He was fined $20. In 2018, Joseph DeAngelo was arrested. However, the victims, and their families, still await justice. [1] The murder is still unsolved. All of the murders have either occurred here or their victims were somehow connected to Santa Barbara County. Yanikian studied engineering in Russia, built railroads in Iran, and, after World War II, moved to the United States, where he developed subdivisions, made money, lost money, wrote books, and then moved to Santa Barbara, where he strode through the streets, an imposing figure with long silver hair. The two were sweethearts. Although the elder Berman threw himself and his money into solving the disappearance of his son and daughter-in-law, the father and son had deep issues between them. [9], On July 27, 1979, after interviewing over 115 persons over the previous two years, Christiansen was arrested for the murders of Patricia Laney, Jacqueline Rook, and Mary Sarris. After serving nine years in prison, he was transferred to a care facility, a sick old man. Dad did research and called the FBI, but they never called back, Zemaitis told the Sun. Another three days passed before a deputy ran the license plate on the Datsun truck. Years later, after Louise found her soul mate in Barry, a fellow spiritual seeker, the couple received a generous wedding gift: In May 1981, Jules Berman bought property for Barry high above the ocean on exclusive Refugio Road near Santa Barbara. It was the last time they were seen alive. Neither Frederick Smith nor Courtney responded to questions from The Santa Barbara Independent. Theres significant evidence to suggest CBDs have healing powers when it comes to tumors, seizures, psychosis, anxiety, and inflammation. Use this page here to login for your Independent subscription. Fingerprint records discovered by detectives showed that she had applied for work at the commissary at Camp Cooke, which is now Vandenberg Air Force Base, according to Zemaitis. David Kurtzman | Photo: Christopher Gardner, Blessed with a cheerful, open face and a mustache that would be the envy of any firefighter, Stephenson had been living rough in Santa Barbara for about three years. [6], Mary Ann Sarris It was the fourth time Gray had assaulted Russell. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is continuing the search for the suspect who murdered Kym Morgan in Santa Barbara in 1985. His father, liquor importer Jules Berman, became known as Mr. Susan Pater, at her Southwest Portland home, holds a picture of her sister, Barbara Mae Tucker, who was murdered in 1980. They were the nicest young people you could ever meet in your life, Gnesa said. He became so brazen with his reputation that the Golden State Killer taunted the public in a poem he sent to Sacramento-area news outlets. Bobby was always thoughtful.. Within two, the symptoms were all but gone. Carlson was convinced. KEYT. [14][3] But on April 16, 1980, Christiansen was found guilty of first-degree murder and assault, after a psychiatrist testified that Christiansen displayed some degree of "provisional planning. One lucky, FAMILY AFFAIR: INSIDE SNOOP DOGG AND HIS BOSS LADY, By continuing to use our site, you agree to our, Newsom Ends 3-Year COVID-19 State of Emergency In California, Vanessa Bryant And L.A. County Reach Settlement Over Kobe Crash Site Case, Record Storm Tests The Limits Of Los Angeles Infrastructure, Gallery: Bravos Top Chef Brings The Best Of Britain To Hancock Park, Regarding Her Celebrates Womens History Month, A Stabby Meal at Chain and Tea Returns To The Biltmore Heres Whats Popping Up. But when the two got back to their dorm, Tramel bragged to other students: We bagged a Mexican. When no one believed him, Tramel led them to the scene. Strikingly pretty, with gray-streaked blond hair and blue eyes, she sometimes was mistaken for Barry's mother due to their 17-year age difference. When Ganner came to the aid of his future wife, who got a flat tire at the hot springs, he joked he was her knight in naked armor.. Unlike some herbalists and acupuncture practitioners who saw themselves as distinct from traditional Western medicine, he practiced an East-West blend of practices. As it turned out, the gun used in all three murders was a .38-caliber pistol (some sources say it was a .45-caliber gun) that had been purchased in October 1980. Han, his older sister, and his parents were exiled to a re-education camp in the rural outposts of western China. 56 Video Forecast . There was no sign of Louise's wedding ring or Barry's silver belt buckle, unique pieces that Korb, the jewelry maker at El Capitan, had handcrafted. Allen died in 1992. I was messed up, he said, as tears formed in his eyes. When something comes up, I always want to help.. In 1943, she was arrested in Santa Barbara for underage drinking and sent home to Massachusetts on a train. Her death was by murder, as she had been stabbed multiple times in the face and once in the neck and later decapitated with the sawing motion of a blade. The buyer, Mollie Purnell, bought the firearm at a gun store in San Leandro, California. Despite many eyewitnesses, Gray claimed self-defense. Theyve entered the annals of American crime lore, and have been the subject of Hollywood movies, countless books and articles, and the obsessions of numerous sleuths whove attempted to solve the crimes. His redemption was the stuff of much media coverage. The Santa Barbara County Psychological Association has created a list of therapists offering free or reduced-cost sessions for anyone affected by the murders. Site design and development by Hop Studios Hop Studios Wouldyou sign up for any of the relief plans for natural gas bills? The Investigation, and the Legacy of Dr. Henry Han, Pierre Haobsh, 26, spoke only twice Tuesday in Judge Raimundo Montes De Ocas courtroom. When police were done inspecting the Datsun pickup truck, Pauline Colbert, a friend who had dinner with the Bermans before they left Santa Barbara, drove their truck to their house on Refugio Road and saw their Christmas presents still under the tree. The next day nobody saw the Bermans, who were assumed to be exploring. Tom Ganner, the new campground host, called the sheriff on his two-way radio. The photos provided a clue: Barry and Louise were wearing Nike sneakers. Police are offering a $50,000 reward to anyone with information leading to the revelation of the identity of the Golden State Killer. It is mind-boggling that he committed so many crimes without a slip-up, Biondi said, adding that he still believes the killer can be brought to justice. Hed hoped to grow his own on his own land. Copyright 2023 Santa Barbara Independent, Inc. Reproduction of material from any Independent.com pages without written permission is strictly prohibited. By allowing himself to be arrestedhe immediately reported the crime to the hotels front deskhe hoped his trial would become an international showcase convicting Turkey of crimes against humanity. On the witness stand, Tramel expressed shock and horror at Kurtzmans sudden savagery. There were no children, a source of significant friction. If anyone has new information about the murder, not previously reported to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department, please contact Lt. Eric Koopmans, at (805) 681-4100, between 8:00 am. She had. He worked four days a week, seeing about 15 patients a day. Also, the victims were shot and killed with a .22 caliber semi-automatic gun. Soon buttons began appearing bearing the words: Oh no, my friend, oh no.. He told the Santa Barbara News-Press that he feared Barry and Louise had been abducted while hunting artifacts. Zepeda was transported to the Santa Barbara County Jail and booked for Homicide (felony) and Robbery (felony). The letters usually included ciphers that he claimed contained clues to his identity. [4][17], To the prosecution's surprise, when the trial began on May 28, 1980, Christiansen pleaded guilty to all three counts of murder. When asked if he met any couples there, he answered, There's couples up there all the time. Shown pictures of the Bermans, he responded, The guy looks somewhat familiar. Asked if he talked to them in the hot tub, he said, I don't know.. Their deaths are tragic and mysterious. Korb says that sometimes, after a heavy rain, ancient artifacts on the land are exposed including human remains. Theodore Glanceys grave | Photo: Connie Anderson, Sonoma County, CA. [2], Christiansen's modus operandi was to pick up hitchhikers, shoot them in the head with a .22 caliber pistol, and sexually assault them post-mortem. It has yet to be approved by the Senate, however, and no voteas yethas been scheduled. Trailers housed permanent residents, including Chili Bob, the campground host, and Major Tom Ganner, now a glacier guide and photographer in Alaska. [6], Patricia Marie Laney In January 1983, as an Alaskan storm pounded California, Louise's daughter, Laura, 19 and pretty like her mother, decided to drive her VW fastback up the mountain to see her mom. Once, he recalls how Domingos had a brush with death when he accidentally shot himself in the lip with a .22 bullet, the same kind of gun that would end his life just a few years later.

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