SEE AMAZON.COM DEALS FOR TODAY
The article discusses the case of Yohance Sharp, a man accused of carrying out a stabbing spree in Long Beach. The incident occurred in October, and Sharp is facing charges of murder, attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, attempted robbery, and resisting arrest.
During a court hearing, Judge Laura Laesecke urged Sharp to consider seeking a plea deal, emphasizing that it might be in his best interest. However, Sharp declined the offer. If convicted, he could face a sentence of 90 years to life in prison.
The prosecution alleges that Sharp carried out a series of stabbings, starting with an attack on Manuel Delao outside a 7-Eleven. Sharp then targeted Dolores Romero and Joana Velasquez, who were walking down the street after a birthday party. He confronted them and demanded money, but when they said they had none, he let them go. However, he later attacked them with a knife.
Another victim, Tina Hook, was found with her throat slit outside a temporary housing facility. Security footage showed a man in a yellow jacket, identified as Sharp, attacking her under a tree.
Sharp also attempted to attack four other individuals, injuring three of them. He was eventually apprehended by the police on the beach.
During the trial, Sharp’s defense attorney did not dispute his client’s guilt but asked the judge to dismiss one count of attempted murder. The judge granted the request but added three new charges.
Sharp, who violated his parole by committing these crimes, remains in custody with a bail set at $9.065 million. He is scheduled for arraignment on August 4th.
The article provides a detailed account of the stabbing spree and the events leading up to Sharp’s arrest. It highlights the severity of the charges he faces and emphasizes the impact of his actions on the victims and the community..
