Bell faces up to 21 years in prison
Michael Ward Bell, a local auto mechanic who shot and killed a transient last July, was found guilty Tuesday of voluntary manslaughter.
Court: Parking lot owner not liable for car’s damage
By DAVE DANFORTH Daily Press Staff Writer
The over-the-top expectations of a Montana Avenue shopper were deflated in
Jury to decide whether man is guilty of murder
Deliberations began Friday in the case against Michael Ward Bell, a Pico Boulevard mechanic who shot and killed a transient last
Witness: Mechanic took deliberate aim at transient
Closing arguments will be made today in the murder trial of a Pico Boulevard mechanic who is accused of shooting and killing a
Man pleaded guilty to affair with 15-year-old daughter of colleague
The sentencing of a retired Santa Monica police officer who allegedly had a long-term sexual relationship with
Two additional suspects arrested in Pico shootings
Two men were arrested Tuesday for attempted murder in connection with last week’s drive-by shooting in an eastside Santa Monica neighborhood.
Michael Bell says he shot homeless man after he jumped him
A Santa Monica businessman acted in self defense when he shot and killed a transient last July outside of
Police: Suspect lured women by posing as photographer
A convicted felon accused of killing a Santa Monica woman pleaded not guilty to capital murder charges on Wednesday.
Victor Paleologus, 40,
By Daily Press staff
After three days, jurors are still being selected in the murder trial of a Santa Monica businessman.
Lawyers are expected to make opening arguments today in
Murder trial starts this week
By Daily Press staff
The trial of a Santa Monica businessman accused of murdering a transient begins this week.
Michael Ward Bell, 54, of Los
