People v. Lewis CA2/2

FACTS

Prosecution Case Appellant and Taeaone F. were married but separated in April 2011. At approximately 5:00 p.m. on December 13, 2011, appellant took divorce papers to Taeaone’s parents’ house in Long Beach where Taeaone was living. Appellant left before Taeaone signed them and said he would return later. Appellant returned at approximately 8:00 p.m. and sent Taeaone a text message asking her to come outside. Taeaone got inside appellant’s car and they talked about the divorce papers. Taeaone assumed they would drive around the block while talking but appellant drove onto the freeway. He exited the freeway and parked near the aquarium. Appellant got angry

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2 when they started talking again and Taeaone asked him to take her home. Appellant refused. When Taeaone tried to get out of the car, appellant told her he had a gun and he would shoot her and anyone who tried to help her. Appellant started driving again, and Taeaone tried to get out when they approached a red light but was unsuccessful. Appellant said he was going to shoot Taeaone and himself. He said he had a blanket and pillow in…