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Salinas teen gets max term after admitting to East Salinas laundromat murder
KSBW ^ | August 25, 2026 | Ricardo Tovar

Posted on 08/25/2026 5:49:29 AM PDT by artichokegrower

A Salinas teen was sentenced to the maximum term allowed under California law after admitting to a murder outside an East Salinas laundromat in April.

Two teens were accused of carrying out the shooting on the morning of April 27, 2026, outside a laundromat at 912 North Sanborn Road.

The younger suspect, a 14-year-old, admitted to committing first-degree murder, along with a special allegation that he personally and intentionally discharged a firearm, causing great bodily injury, according to the district attorney’s office

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Under California law, the 14-year-old cannot be tried in adult criminal court because of his age at the time of the offense, regardless of the severity of the crime, according to the district attorney. His case will remain in juvenile court.


But a 14 year old in Caiifornia can decide to undergo life changing sex change surgery

1 posted on 08/25/2026 5:49:29 AM PDT by artichokegrower
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To: artichokegrower

Both should be executed.


2 posted on 08/25/2026 6:08:16 AM PDT by TheDon (Remember the J6 political prisoners! Remember Ashli Babbitt!)
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To: artichokegrower

The Tide really turned quickly in this case.


3 posted on 08/25/2026 6:19:24 AM PDT by Hyman Roth
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To: artichokegrower

I grew up in Monterey, Salinas was always a “No Go” area.


4 posted on 08/25/2026 6:20:36 AM PDT by dfwgator ("I am Charlie Kirk!")
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To: artichokegrower

In 1965, a 15-year-old black neighbor murdered a 24 year-old Jewish Vietnam veteran (1st LT, platoon leader) waiting in a bus line in front of dozens of witnesses. His mother brought him into the police station in his bloody clothing.

Six years later, upon turning 21 he was released because New York criminal law only allowed holding minors convicted of crimes until they turned that age. The day he came back he assaulted a white kid, whom he knew and had no prior quarrel with, in the laundromat.

I don’t know what other valuable contributions he has made to society since, and doubt that he is still alive.


5 posted on 08/25/2026 6:44:32 AM PDT by Lonesome in Massachussets ( Thorough planning and careful preparation is no substitute for wishful thinking. )
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To: Hyman Roth

ICWYDT

Well played.


6 posted on 08/25/2026 7:11:30 AM PDT by null and void (Mongo just prawn in buffet of life)
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To: artichokegrower

Got the maximum but we still cant know his name.


7 posted on 08/25/2026 7:25:21 AM PDT by muir_redwoods (You choose; a world without dogs or a world without muslims.)
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I remember a guy from the gang detail telling our high school students that older gang members often recruit young teens as assassins b/c they can’t be tried as adults (in California) - and will be out in a few years if convicted of murder.

“The 14-year-old was sentenced to the maximum term of seven years in a secure youth treatment facility.”

Over 18 most likely would receive LWOP:

“The maximum term for murder in California is death or life imprisonment without the possibility of parole (LWOP).”

Gavin Newsom made sure the death penalty was taken off of the table during his term.


8 posted on 08/25/2026 8:06:56 AM PDT by Bon of Babble (You Say You Want a Revolution?)
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No names, no pics, no nothing...............


9 posted on 08/25/2026 8:09:35 AM PDT by Red Badger (Iryna Zarutska, May 22, 2002 Kyiv, Ukraine – August 22, 2025 Charlotte, North Carolina Say her name)
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To: artichokegrower

I vote the 14 year old be given a sex change.


10 posted on 08/25/2026 8:40:56 AM PDT by MrBambaLaMamba (עומד לצד ישראל. The only good commie is one that's dead - Country Joe McDonald)
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To: Hyman Roth

No Lye....


11 posted on 08/25/2026 8:53:32 AM PDT by Vendome (I've Gotta Be Me https://youtu.be/wH-pk2vZG2M)
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To: TheDon

Both should be executed.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Tout suite!


12 posted on 08/25/2026 12:14:34 PM PDT by fortes fortuna juvat (RC Traditionalist from birth to death)
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To: Lonesome in Massachussets

For decades such atrocities have confirmed that we’ve been living in an UNCIVILIZED society, because in any truly civilized society convicted murderers would pay for their crime either by life in prison or by immediate execution.
NO EXCEPTIONS!


13 posted on 08/25/2026 12:25:29 PM PDT by fortes fortuna juvat (RC Traditionalist from birth to death)
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Tried as a 14 year old juvenile, sentenced to 7 years and will be released at age 21.

While not stated, this was a typical gang land killing......

Kid has street cred now with his homies....

14 posted on 08/25/2026 12:37:18 PM PDT by Hot Tabasco (She's got freckles on her butt she is nice.)
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