People v. Pope CA3

FACTS AND HISTORY OF THE PROCEEDINGS

The People presented the following evidence at trial. The defense did not call any witnesses.

Testimony of K.M.

K.M., the victim, testified that the morning of November 8, 2020, she stopped at a gas station located at El Camino and Northgate Boulevard in Sacramento to put air in the tire of her Mercedes automobile. As she waited in line at the station, defendant

2 approached her and asked her for a ride. She did not know the defendant. K.M. said “no” to defendant’s request for a ride, but she changed her mind because defendant looked “defeated” and “sad almost.” Defendant wore a hat and a black jacket, and he was carrying a black bag. At trial, K.M. identified the jacket defendant was wearing. K.M. testified that still images she was asked about, showed the defendant getting into her car. Defendant told K.M. to drive south, but he did not give her a specific address. They drove around for some time, eventually switching their direction from south to north. As K.M. drove, defendant sent text messages on his mobile phone and made and received calls. At one point, defendant mentioned he had wrecked his car and said something about making a…