People v. Parsley CA2/8

FACTS

Defendants were members of the Playboy Gangster Crips (Playboys), along with their friend James. James, a Playboy member for 10 years, was known as Witit. James had been convicted of petty theft, assault with a deadly weapon, being a felon in possession of a firearm, and two counts of burglary. In order to secure his testimony at defendants’ trial, James was relocated and his rent and meals were paid for by law enforcement for a short period of time.1 Nicole Sheran knew defendants and was in the car with them when Parsley shot and killed Duncan. Sheran was a member or affiliate of the Marvin Gangster Crips

James initially was arrested for Duncan’s murder, and testified that he decided to cooperate with police. James further testified that he stopped claiming Playboys around the time of this case.

2 (Marvins). Kershawn Washington2 also was a Marvin and accompanied defendants and Sheran when Parsley shot Duncan. Washington was Sheran’s boyfriend and pimp. The Marvins and the Playboys were friendly gangs. James and Sheran testified that Green and Parsley were members of the Playboys. Green was known as Baby Skull and Parsley was known as Infant Skull or Infant. Sheran…