Diggs
People v. Diggs
Opinion
Opinion
BACKGROUND
A. The Underlying Offense and Commitment The commitment offense was for first degree murder. In 2014, Diggs sold methamphetamine to the victim, went to the victim’s house, and fell asleep on the couch while the victim smoked the methamphetamine. According to Diggs, he woke up to find the victim on top of him, unclothed. This triggered a flashback to sexual abuse Diggs had experienced as a child
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opinion is certified for publication with the exception of parts 2, 3, and 4 of the Discussion. All statutory references are to the Penal Code unless otherwise
specified. and he reacted by striking the victim repeatedly with a hatchet, killing him. Diggs proceeded to pour bleach, Epsom salt, and other products on the victim to supposedly get rid of evil spirits. Diggs then left the house. At the time of the offense, Diggs was on parole and had been heavily using methamphetamine for about 45 days. He continued to use substances after the offense. In 2015, Diggs was found not guilty by reason of insanity (NGI) and was committed to Napa State Hospital (Napa) for a term of 50 years to life. Diggs was…