P.
P. v. Webb CA4/1
Opinion
Opinion
Rourke, J.
FACTS
On or about October 23, 2010, Webb and Angelique M. communicated via the
Internet, arranged to meet at a mall, and, after talking there, decided to relocate to
Angelique's apartment. When they arrived, Webb followed Angelique into her bedroom,
immediately pushed her onto the bed, began to undo her pants and, when she resisted,
strangled her until she blacked out. Angelique briefly awoke, but passed out again after
Webb—then on top of her—choked her again. Angelique later found herself unclothed
All statutory references are to the Penal Code unless otherwise specified. 2 on the bed, her phone and wallet were missing and Webb was gone.2 Angelique went to
a neighbor's apartment and waited there while the neighbor called the police, who
escorted Angelique to a hospital.
Sexual assault nurse examiner Claire Nelli observed injuries to Angelique's
hymen, posterior fourtchette, and fossa navicularis. The injuries were fresh and
"consistent with something being inserted into the vagina." According to Nelli, the
injuries' severity indicated the penetrating object lacked a "helper," such as lubricant,
"wanting to have sex, [or] be[ing] in the…