People v. Hammons CA3

FACTS

In June and July 2004, defendant Hammons and defendant Martinez lived together as boyfriend and girlfriend in the home of Stacy L., who was the mother of teenagers Ta.H. (13 years old) and Te.H. (14 years old). Defendants were babysitters for Ta.H. and Te.H.. while their mother worked. During those months, two incidents occurred at the home of Clayton Skinner. Crimes Against Clayton Skinner On June 26, 2004, Clayton Skinner called 911 in the evening. He reported that he had just been robbed and beaten at his home by three Black males. He was beaten on the back with a steering wheel locking device, the Club. Skinner reported that one of the men was about 26 years old and the others were teenagers. The oldest left his shirt at Skinner’s home. The police responded to Skinner’s home, and he showed them where he had been hit on the back. Later that evening, Skinner called 911 again and reported that he was in pain from the blows to the back. On July 2, 2004, just after midnight, Skinner called 911 a third time. He reported that one of the assailants from the prior incident was knocking at his door. After Skinner gave the 911 operator some information, he said that it might not…