People v. Ramos CA2/6

STATEMENT OF FACTS

Prosecution Appellant and Jennifer Doe began dating in early 2010. In early 2011,2 the relationship began to deteriorate. Appellant became jealous of Jennifer's interactions with other men and often accused her of cheating. He was also sad and depressed. Jennifer ended the relationship in early May after appellant refused to seek treatment for his emotional issues. Later that same day, Jennifer offered to drive appellant to a county mental health facility. Appellant accepted the offer, but only stayed at the facility for one night. Upon his release he was given a prescription for venlafaxine, an antidepressant generally known by its trade name Effexor. Appellant continued to be depressed and upset about the breakup. In early June, he sent Jennifer a text message wishing her well and left a note on her door that read, "I miss you." After he sent additional texts referring to her as a "slut" and "bitch," she blocked his number. On June13, Jennifer went to bed around 11:00 p.m. At about 2:00 a.m., appellant left a voicemail for his friend Peter Ljepava saying he "couldn't do it any more" and was going to leave. Appellant also left a voicemail for his…