Jerrid Powell Charged with Murder of Four Victims in Los Angeles

Accident – death – Obituary News : Los Angeles Man Charged with Four Murders, Robbery, and Firearm Possession

A Los Angeles man accused of killing three unhoused men in the city and another victim in San Dimas, California, over the course of four days last week has been formally charged with murder. Jerrid Powell, 33, is facing four counts of murder, one count of residential robbery, and one count of being a felon with a firearm, according to LA District Attorney George Gascón.

Powell also faces special circumstances charges for allegedly committing multiple murders and murder during a robbery, as well as the suspected personal use of a firearm. The suspect appeared before a judge on Monday, where he waived his right to a speedy trial through his public attorney. As a result, Powell’s formal arraignment and plea have been rescheduled for January 8.

The investigation into Powell began on Saturday when Los Angeles investigators linked him to a series of killings that occurred between November 26 and November 29. According to investigators, Powell allegedly shot three unhoused men who were either sleeping on the street or in an alleyway in different parts of Los Angeles. The victims, aged 37, 62, and 52, have not been publicly identified by police.

On November 28, Powell allegedly followed Nicholas Simbolon into his garage, robbed him of his belongings, and fatally shot him. Simbolon, 42, worked for the Los Angeles County Chief Executive Office as a project manager in the I.T. department and was a father of two.

Powell was arrested on the evening of November 29 following a traffic stop in Beverly Hills. He was booked the following day. Police used an automatic license plate reader system for a 2024 gray BMW to track the suspect’s whereabouts and also relied on surveillance footage from Simbolon’s murder. The use of this technology by law enforcement has raised concerns among civil rights groups regarding privacy issues.

Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón commended the swift actions of law enforcement, stating that they undoubtedly saved lives. The investigation is still ongoing, and authorities are working to determine a motive for the killings.

If convicted, Powell could face a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole. The case highlights the ongoing issue of violence against unhoused individuals in Los Angeles and the need for increased support and resources for this vulnerable population.

ABC News reporters Meredith Deliso, Jaclyn Lee, and Christian Calderon contributed to this report.

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