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the People of California v. Alex Demolle

Date: 06-01-2026

Case Number: 140729

Judge: Not Available

Court: Superior Court, Alameda County, California

Plaintiff's Attorney: Alameda County, California, District Attorney's Office

Defendant's Attorney:


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Description:
Oakland, California, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charge with first-degree murder.

Reported by: Kent Morlan

On July 23, 1999, 11-year-old Jaquita Mack went
missing.1 Her body was discovered the next day on a hillside in
Oakland. Two weeks later, defendant Alex Demolle confessed
to raping and strangling Jaquita. After hearing this confession
and other evidence, a jury convicted defendant of first degree
murder. (Pen. Code, ยง 187.)
Outcome:
The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to death.

Affirmed
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About This Case

What was the outcome of the People of California v. Alex Demolle?

The outcome was: The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to death. Affirmed

Which court heard the People of California v. Alex Demolle?

This case was heard in Superior Court, Alameda County, California, CA. The presiding judge was Not Available.

Who were the attorneys in the People of California v. Alex Demolle?

Plaintiff's attorney: Alameda County, California, District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Oakland Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.

When was the People of California v. Alex Demolle decided?

This case was decided on June 1, 2026.