People v. Wilson CA1/2

BACKGROUND

A. Wilson’s Murder Convictions 1. Facts of the Robbery and Murders The following facts of the crimes are taken from People v. Wilson (Jan. 22, 2013, A129064) [nonpub. opn.] (Wilson I). “On January 17, 2007, the police found the bodies of two men, James Werder and Manuel Caldera. Several months later, . . . [Wilson] was interviewed by [law enforcement]. [Wilson] first denied any involvement in the killings, but ultimately confessed that he and another man, Charles Camper, had robbed Caldera and Werder. He told the police that, during the robbery, Camper killed Caldera and Werder. “Wilson told the police officers that Werder and Caldera operated an ice cream truck business. They also grew and sold marijuana. Wilson and Camper[] lived with Werder and Caldera. Wilson was 18, and had been in special education for ‘a little bit of ADD’ since the third grade. Wilson had been friends with Camper for several years, but dropped the friendship because Camper was involved with gangs. However, when he needed a place to stay, Wilson stayed with Camper for about three months, and they became friends again. [(Fn. omitted.)] “After Wilson met Werder and Caldera, the two men told…