Chapter 7: The Trial

A third LA murder case is added and the trial begins, presented to the jury by prosecutor Beth Silverman. Three survivors testify.

The verdict is guilty. At his sentencing Little protests his innocence, calls the proceedings a lynching.  Detective Roberts waves goodbye; Sam Little waves right back. But it was not the end of the case.

Little with public defender in LA 2014 (Luis Sinco, Los Angeles Times)

Sam Little appears in court March 2013

Samuel Little, raises his arm in defiance leaving court (Al Seib, Los Angeles Times)

Prosecutor Beth Silverman

Tony Zambrano, son of murder victim Guadalupe Apodaca, March 2013

LAPD Detective Rick Jackson examines a map in March 2013 dotted with locations

Related videos, articles & reports:

• DNA nets conviction in serial killings of 3 South L.A. women in ‘80s (Los Angeles Times)

• Serial Killer, 74, Sentenced To 3 Life Terms Without Possibility Of Parole (CBS LA)

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