June 14, 2025 #1 Local News, Information and Event Source for the Century City/Westwood areas.

Man who stabbed homeless person in Santa Monica determined not sane at time of crime

Courtney Anthony Robinson was found guilty Tuesday of three counts of attempted murder for the attacks on July 3, 2012, on a man in downtown Los Angeles; on a man in Santa Monica on July 17, 2012; and on a woman in Hollywood on July 19, 2012.. (Thinkstock)
Courtney Anthony Robinson was found guilty Tuesday of three counts of attempted murder for the attacks on July 3, 2012, on a man in downtown Los Angeles; on a man in Santa Monica on July 17, 2012; and on a woman in Hollywood on July 19, 2012.. (Thinkstock)

A jury determined Friday that a man who stabbed three homeless people as they slept in downtown Los Angeles, Santa Monica and Hollywood wasn’t sane at the time of the crimes.

Courtney Anthony Robinson, 40, was ordered to be sent to Patton State Hospital following the jury’s verdict in the sanity phase of his trial.

Robinson was found guilty Tuesday of three counts of attempted murder for the attacks on July 3, 2012, on a man in downtown Los Angeles; on a man in Santa Monica on July 17, 2012; and on a woman in Hollywood on July 19, 2012.

Jurors also found true the allegations that Robinson acted willfully, deliberately and with premeditation, that he personally used a knife in the commission of the crimes and that two of the victims suffered great bodily injury.

Deputy District Attorney Ian Phan told jurors that Robinson admitted to a police detective that he intended to kill the victims. The prosecutor said so- called “death warrants” found at the crime scenes were typed and appeared to have been prepared ahead of time.

“He didn’t just scribble a death warrant on the spot,” the prosecutor said.

Robinson’s attorney, Thomas Summers, countered that the jury had heard about “delusions … (that) are the opposite of carefully weighing for or against his choices.”

“He was convinced that he was acting on the orders of God,” the defense lawyer said in urging jurors to reject the allegation that Robinson acted willfully, deliberately and with premeditation.

Robinson, who had recently arrived in Los Angeles from the Santa Barbara area, called 911 and surrendered to police on July 20, 2012, after seeing his face on “wanted” fliers distributed around Los Angeles.

Related Posts

Senator Alex Padilla Forcibly Removed, Handcuffed at DHS Press Briefing in Los Angeles

June 13, 2025

June 13, 2025

Security or Censorship? Padilla Removed After Questioning Secretary Kristi Noem U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., was forcibly removed Thursday during...

Man Fatally Stabbed in Hancock Park; LAPD Launches Homicide Investigation

June 13, 2025

June 13, 2025

Officers Found the Victim Unresponsive; No Suspect Description Released. THe LAPD is investigating the fatal stabbing of a man discovered...

Federal Court Halts Order Requiring Trump to Return Control of California Guard to Governor Newsom

June 13, 2025

June 13, 2025

Court Showdown Looms Over Trump’s Federalization of State Troops Late Thursday, a federal appeals court paused enforcement of a lower...

‘No Kings: National Day of Defiance’ Protest in LA to Run Counter to Donald Trump’s Birthday Military Parade

June 13, 2025

June 13, 2025

Giant Trump Balloons, Pride Flags, and Community Speakers Will Fill the Streets on Flag Day Thousands of demonstrators are expected...

(Video) Senator Alex Padilla Being Forcibly Removed at Secretary Kristi Noem’s DHS Press Conference for Attempting to Ask Questions

June 12, 2025

June 12, 2025

In a disturbing and unprecedented move, FBI agents grabbed the sitting California Senator, dragged him out of the room, and...

Chefs Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken Serve Up Pride Month Specials That Give Back

June 12, 2025

June 12, 2025

Limited-Time Food, Cocktail Offerings at Socalo and Alice B. Support LGBTQ+ Centers In honor of Pride Month, acclaimed chefs Susan...

(Video) Crustacean’s Little C Pop-Up in Beverly Hills

June 12, 2025

June 12, 2025

Amazing Phở, especially the chicken. Vietnamese street food with the Crustacean flair. Amazing Phở, especially the chicken. Vietnamese street food...

World-Class Chefs and Local Farms Bring Culinary Magic to Santa Monica This June

June 12, 2025

June 12, 2025

3 Nights, 3 Unforgettable Dinners: Santa Monica’s Michelin + Farm Feast Series A trio of exclusive culinary events is set...

Immigrant Opened Her Doors to Injured Deputies and Demonstrators Offering Water, Aid, and Compassion

June 12, 2025

June 12, 2025

Salvadoran Restaurant Becomes Unexpected Refuge During L.A. Immigration Protest As immigration protests swept through parts of Los Angeles County over...

Mastro’s Malibu Reopens With Ocean Views, Signature Steaks, and Nearly Entire Staff Intact

June 11, 2025

June 11, 2025

Iconic Oceanfront Steakhouse Returns With Its Beloved Butter Cake, Nightly Live Music, and Sunset Glamour After a five-month closure due...

Chagee Now Open in Century City, Emily Ratajkowski Attends Opening Ceremony

June 11, 2025

June 11, 2025

Global Tea Powerhouse Opens Its First U.S. Location at Westfield Century City Model and actress Emily Ratajkowski joined Chagee for...

Local Representatives Jaqui Irwin, Brian Allen, and Horvath to Host Wildfire Preparedness Webinar

June 11, 2025

June 11, 2025

Virtual Wildfire Forum to Cover Readiness, Insurance, Public Safety Q&A Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, State Senator Ben Allen, and Los Angeles...

Judge Denies Newsom’s Bid to Halt Military Expansion in L.A. Amid Immigration Raids

June 11, 2025

June 11, 2025

California’s Emergency TRO Blocked as Marines Await Domestic Use-of-Force Training  Efforts by California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob...

The VA Enlists Federal HR Agency to Oversee Massive Layoff Planning

June 11, 2025

June 11, 2025

Agreement With OPM Follows Proposed Cuts to More Than 80,000 Jobs The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has been...

Santa Monica ‘Pier 360’ Beach Festival Returns June 28–29 with Two Days of Surf, Sports, and SoCal Vibes

June 10, 2025

June 10, 2025

Free All-Ages Event Features Ocean Races, Skate Competitions, Roller Rink, Beer Garden, Live Music, Kids Activities, And More The Santa...