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Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. “2016 Cotati killing testimony”
2. “SSU property burial case testimony”
A Cotati man endured six stabbings, one puncturing his skull, before being buried on Sonoma State University grounds in 2016. Daniel Carrillo faces murder charges for the killing of Kirk Kimberly, his 18-year-old classmate. Sonoma County Deputy DA Jane Murray revealed gruesome details, including Kimberly’s DNA found on Carrillo’s knife. Testimony from Dorian Coon, who claims Carrillo confessed to him while incarcerated, will be presented. Defense attorney Gabriel Quinnan attempts to discredit Coon, alleging he fabricated the confession. The trial, delayed due to legal changes, saw Carrillo charged as an adult following his arrest in 2020. Testimonies from witnesses, including Kimberly’s father, shed light on the tragic events.
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1. SSU murder case testimony 2016
2. Cotati man buried SSU property
The Gruesome Murder of Cotati Man at Sonoma State University
Imagine suffering six stabbings, one of which penetrates your skull, before being buried in a shallow grave. This nightmare became a reality for Kirk Kimberly, an 18-year-old Rancho Cotate High School student, in 2016 at Sonoma State University.
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Opening Statements and Testimony
As the trial of Daniel Carrillo, charged with Kimberly’s murder, began, Sonoma County Deputy District Attorney Jane Murray shocked jurors with the gruesome details of the crime. Kimberly’s body was found by a groundskeeper off Rohnert Park Expressway, 16 days after he was last seen alive.
Identification of the Suspect
Murray assured the jury that evidence would prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Carrillo was the perpetrator. She mentioned that Kimberly’s DNA was discovered on a knife owned by Carrillo, linking him directly to the crime scene.
Defense Strategy
Carrillo’s defense attorney, Gabriel Quinnan, attempted to discredit a key witness, Dorian Coon, who claimed Carrillo confessed to the murder while they were incarcerated together. Quinnan highlighted Coon’s criminal history and suggested he fabricated the confession for personal gain.
Witness Testimonies
Kelly Kimberly, the victim’s father, took the stand and faced tough questioning from Quinnan about his interactions with an author who wrote a book on the case. Another classmate of Kirk Kimberly’s testified about his relationship with the victim and Carrillo during high school.
The Alleged Crime
Prosecutors believe Carrillo lured Kimberly to SSU under the guise of selling marijuana, only to brutally attack him, stabbing him multiple times before burying his body and fleeing on Kimberly’s bike. Despite being a juvenile at the time of the crime, Carrillo was charged as an adult following his arrest in 2020.
Legal Challenges
The case faced delays due to changes in laws regarding charging juveniles as adults, but ultimately, a judge ruled that Carrillo would be tried as an adult. The legal proceedings continued, shedding light on the tragic events that unfolded at Sonoma State University in 2016.
Contact Information
You can reach Staff Writer Colin Atagi at colin.atagi@pressdemocrat.com. On Twitter @colin_atagi
