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The People of the State of California v. Marc Valcarenghi
Date: 06-02-2018
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Judge: Clare Keithley
Court: Superior Court, Butte County, California
Plaintiff's Attorney: Jeff Creeson
Defendant's Attorney: Philip Heithecker
Description:
Oroville, CA - Jury Convicts Defendant for First-Degree Murder
The People of the State of California charged Marc Valcarenghi, age 40, with first-degree murder for killing Audra Houston, age 39, in a motel room in Chico in 2017.
The prosecution claimed that Houston died from strangulation.
The defense argued Houston died during a night involving heavy methamphetamine use and “risky” sexual activities, which included restricted breathing. Valcarenghi testified Houston began convulsing while performing autoerotic asphyxiation and then stopped breathing.
The People of the State of California charged Marc Valcarenghi, age 40, with first-degree murder for killing Audra Houston, age 39, in a motel room in Chico in 2017.
The prosecution claimed that Houston died from strangulation.
The defense argued Houston died during a night involving heavy methamphetamine use and “risky” sexual activities, which included restricted breathing. Valcarenghi testified Houston began convulsing while performing autoerotic asphyxiation and then stopped breathing.
Outcome:
Guilty
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About This Case
What was the outcome of The People of the State of California v. Marc Valcarenghi?
The outcome was: Guilty
Which court heard The People of the State of California v. Marc Valcarenghi?
This case was heard in Superior Court, Butte County, California, CA. The presiding judge was Clare Keithley.
Who were the attorneys in The People of the State of California v. Marc Valcarenghi?
Plaintiff's attorney: Jeff Creeson. Defendant's attorney: Philip Heithecker.
When was The People of the State of California v. Marc Valcarenghi decided?
This case was decided on June 2, 2018.