People v. Granados CA4/3

STATEMENT OF FACTS

In September 2022, defendant stabbed two individuals, Mario M. and Tim O., at a park. One witness, Donald R., went to the park to meet with Mario M. Both were homeless. When Donald R. arrived at the park, he played horseshoes with Tim O. Donald R. then saw Mario M. walking and being followed by defendant. He also observed Mario M. cough or sneeze followed by “a big burst of red.” Another witness, Steve G., described two people arguing. He believed Mario M. told defendant, “‘Leave me alone.’” He saw Mario M., who seemed frightened, trying to get away from defendant while holding onto his stomach. After defendant attacked Mario M., Tim O. ran over toward defendant, and defendant lunged at Tim O. with a black knife. Donald R. saw blood squirting from Tim O.’s back. Although Donald R. tried to give a knife to Tim O. to defend himself, Tim O. did not take the knife. Steve G. likewise saw defendant stab Tim O. more than once. According to Steve G., a woman told defendant, “‘Come on, let’s go, let’s go. Let’s get out of here.’” The woman further said, “‘What’s wrong with you?’” Donald R. later saw the woman and defendant leave the park. Tim O. left the park with his…