I thought, Oh, this guy, theres something different about him., Thats precisely what most members of his large Indiana family have always thought about him. Cohen said. The committee reviews each special circumstance murder case and makes a formal recommendation to the elected District Attorney whether or not to seek the death penalty. Most guys in the city, its all about their career, she said. "At a Chase ATM. Municipal Court, 1994-1996 Prosecuted general misdemeanor cases. That's what you saw," Murphy explained. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Mr. Murphy has tried over 200 criminal cases to verdict, including well over 100 jury trials. DNA Doe Project Co-Founder On How She Began Using Genetic Genealogy to Identify More than 75 John and Jane Does, Dateline NBC Correspondents Talk Crime Con 2022, Dateline Unforgettable, And More, Retired Crime Scene Investigator Bought House Where Murder Case She Processed Took Place, Are There Fewer Serial Killers Now? He went from saying he never entered Sam's apartment to this: Wozniak: He came down and said, "Help me." Wozniak: I have to tell the truth on what I did. The answer would begin with Steve Herr dialing that Long Beach number one of Sam's friends had mentioned. "By Monday she knows her friend Julie Kibuishi was murdered," Prosecutor Matt Murphy said, "knows Sam is still missing, knows Wozniak has to be connected by this point. "How tragic was this murder plot? Shes very weird, and I like weird.. "It was being used in the Long Beach area," Det. 911 Operator: Does your son know who it is? The first thing they say to you is not usually, I want a big family.. Authorities found that some of the DNA matched that of four other women whod been found dead or who had disappeared in the late 1970s, confirming that Alcala was the serial killer police had suspected him to be. Dr. Grant Robicheaux and girlfriend Cerissa Riley are charged with drugging and raping multiple women. Unlike many other agencies, Orange County Homicide prosecutors actually attend the crime scenes, observe the autopsies, and make their own filing decisions. Schwartzberg, 58, has been married for 35 years and has two adult daughters, including one who is a prosecutor in San Francisco. 5:14 p.m. Feb. 20, 2020: This article originally stated that Dan Gilleon didnt object to Philip Kent Cohen leading depositions in the civil suit because he perceived Cohen as less skilled in the matter than a civil attorney. Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer is trying to have the criminal charges against Robicheaux and Riley dismissed, and as justification has pointed to statements that his predecessor, Tony Rackauckas, made during depositions in the civil suit. "Why? And Sam, amongst 23 others, were accused of participating in that," Steve Herr explained. Raquel and Steve Herr were surrounded by combat veterans who served with their son as they faced Sam's killer in court. It's Sam and Julie's show. Smith asked. Smith asked. It would eight more months before the families finally got their chance to address the court and the man who murdered their children. A perfectionist in every way, Ms. Chang wore outfits that were as feminine and coordinated as a figure skaters. He successfully prosecuted cases against some of the finest and most experienced defense lawyers in the country. "Did you think it was possible that Sam could've killed this woman and been on the run?" "How good a friend was Sam?" "As I said to Joe [Duffy] on the radio, it was a business arrangement, nothing more, which it was," O'Sullivan recalled. Sam, always finding the cheapest hotels, always saving his money. You get to win no body cases because you get to show the enormity, the emotional toll of what has happened, he said. Wozniak first tells detectives he saw Sam the same day Julie was murdered. ", "Family problems?" He has tremendous jury appeal: people just generally like him. Don't know Still the investigation is ongoing," said Masa Kibuishi, Julie's father. Det. Phil." I was so happy! she said. It's the best thing in the world.". While awaiting trial, Buffett -- by then out on bail made that appearance on "Dr. Phil" telling everyone she didn't know a thing: Dr. Phil McGraw: Did you know that he had any involvement in these murders at all? "He loved to help people but he also was very nave," she said. Det. . Her remains were found nearly two weeks later in the San Gabriel Mountains north of Los Angeles. 3 yrs Report. "As far as the cases I've done, this is as ugly and as ruthless and as horrific as anything I have ever seen," said Murphy. Rachel Buffett: Not until after the police did. The detectives didn't tell the grieving parents the grisly details of their son's murder until the next day. "You can't see bullet holes in the back of her head.". Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. You really feel like youre helping victims families.. And they came in and one of them told me, 'OK, Mrs. Kibuishi, I want you to sit down.' Maybe a love triangle happening. Then I glanced into the -- bedroom and that's where I saw a body there.". During the episode in which Alcala appeared, bachelorette Cheryl Bradshaw asked him questions like, Whats your best time? and Im serving you for dinner. Orange County Superior Court Judge Gregory Jones is weighing whether to grant Spitzers motion to drop the charges. And the cops aren't the only detectives on this case. "There are searches on Google, 'How to hide a body,' "quick ways to kill people,'" Murphy told jurors. And they said Sam was murdered.". "Daniel said that Sam had told him that Julie Kibuishi was in his room and that he killed her," Det. After the performance, by then about 10:30 p.m. on Friday, Wozniak and Buffett returned to their apartment. Michael Delgadillo to Wozniak: And there's more to this then you're telling us, alright? After a five-day trial, Daniel Wozniak's fate was in the hands of the jury. Everett said. Rachel Buffett is charged with accessory after the fact for trying to help her fiance escape justice. In 2002 Mr. Murphy was promoted to the Homicide Unit where he was assigned the Cities of Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Costa Mesa, and Irvine. The detectives couldn't believe what they were hearing. Defense attorney Richard SchwartzbergDefendants in death penalty cases in California are entitled to two court-appointed lawyers. The Herr and Kibuishi families will be forever linked always remembering, never forgetting their beautiful children, Sam and Julie. Prosecutor Matt Murphy, who has tried seven other death penalty cases in his career, says his strategy is simple: "It is get the Kibuishis and Herrs on the witness stand so that the jury can understand their pain. But police are certain both parents and friends don't know the dark truth about Sam. Smith asked Det. "You could see the blood drain from his face," the detective explained. The defense declined to put on any witnesses. That this state won't let me kill this coward myself. They married in 2010, a secret she kept from her parents, and moved to Orange County, where Shegerian . When asked why by prosecutor Matt Murphy, she said, "I was terrified of Hossein." . With Herr presumed to be on the run, police followed another trail, which led to an up-and-coming actor named Daniel Wozniak, who was engaged to actress Rachel Buffett. Schwarm granted a temporary pause in March last year but lifted it six weeks later. It had become hugely popular during the 1960s because there had never been a dating show of that nature, and people could live vicariously through either the bachelor or bachelorette, Greenfield said. Create your free profile or log in to save this video. "How much money had he saved?" I went upstairs and yes, I saw the goddamn body. "I quickly fell for him. He graduated with honors in 1990 and then spent 9 months surfing Australia, Indonesia, and the South Pacific. In September 2006, a friend introduced her to Kevin at a restaurant in Newport Beach, Florida. Murphy said there is still an issue regarding other alleged victims, who could theoretically be used as witnesses in a trial if prosecutors wish to try to establish a pattern of behavior. And then a pizza place called?". But that is not who he is, says prosecutor Matt Murphy. The 41-year-old bachelor lives in the South Bay. Kara Kessener was the stage manager. Murphy filed a motion last week arguing that the case could be turned over to a special prosecutor or the state attorney generals office. ET on ABC. And, he claims, Sam drove off with a mysterious man in a black hat. We learned he was involved in a homicide," Det Everett said. "In order to believe the government's theory of this case," Medina said, "you have to believe that Rachel knew that Dan butchered two of her friends, you have to believe Rachel was OK with that. On Friday, May 21, 2010, after meeting her brother for dinner in Long Beach, Calif., Julie Kibuishi suddenly disappeared. Frank F. Fasel has been calling a long cause calendar for years. The man that murdered two people just sat there and just gave me this little just, like, this, like, acknowledged little smirk.". He had a mystique about him that I found uncomfortable, said Mike Metzger, the shows executive producer. 4848. An attorney representing women accusing a Newport Beach doctor and his girlfriend, who are charged with drugging and raping multiple women, asked a judge Tuesday to put a womans civil lawsuit against the defendants on hold until there is a resolution in the criminal case. "the area code belonged to Dan Wozniak.". He treats lawyers with respect, but he is not reluctant to chastise a lawyer, a defendant or a witness if someone steps over the line. Ask him some questions what he did with Sam. I shot somebody.". When The Dating Game host Jim Lange introduced Rodney Alcala as Bachelor Number One, a successful photographer, he didnt know that the man had already murdered at least five women and been charged with the attempted murder of a little girl. Det. Theres weird vibes that are coming off of him. Prosecutor Matt Murphy, who has tried seven other death penalty cases in his career, says his strategy is simple: "It is get the Kibuishis and Herrs on the witness stand so that the jury can . Bradshaw ended up choosing Alcala at the end of the show. Wozniak: I pull off the freeway and I'm like, "What the f---? Step by step, Murphy took guests through the investigative process entailed by Theriaults vanishing, including blood drops in the garage of his Irvine home and cadaver dogs leading investigators to Theiraults girlfriend, Judy Valot. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 1230 Rosecrans Ave. Suite 360 Morales replied. "I did go there," Steve Herr said. And in 2010, Wozniak was a small-town star in the play "Nine," down at the community theater. Mr. Murphy also spent 13 years as a member of the OCDA Special Circumstances Committee. "No guy with a black hat," Cohen affirmed. No. Everything was fine. Almost eight-and-a-half years after the murders, the case of Daniel Wozniak and Rachel Buffett finally ends -- but the feelings of loss only deepen. None," said Steve Herr. Like Theriault, Smith is also believed to be buried in the desert. It is outrageous theyve used this process to go after these women, Murphy said. Superior Court Judge Frank F. FaselThere are a handful of judges in Orange County assigned to long cause criminal calendars who get the most complicated, serious and often compelling criminal cases. And she said, "What?". Photos of Robin Samsoe adorn a shelf at her mother Marianne Connelly's home in Norco, Calif., July 27, 2004. "Well, we knew that now we just had to listen to him. "And that's the beautiful thing about a penalty phase, because it's not his show anymore. Murphy was able to convict Valot in 2005 by showing the jury that the defendant allegedly became obsessive and jealous when she suspected Theriault whom Murphy described as a genuinely nice guy of having an affair with a younger coworker. On Saturday morning, Steve Herr went to his son Sam's apartment after not hearing from him. . Dave ByingtonByington was the first Newport Beach police detective to take a look at the strange disappearance of Thomas and Jackie Hawks when James Hawks, Thomas brother, filed a missing persons report on Nov. 24, 2004. Schwarm, however, noted that Robicheaux and Riley, who have pleaded not guilty to the charges against them, have a right to defend themselves and that much of the issue had previously been litigated in his courtroom regarding the seven accusers in the criminal complaint. I'm going to go doing something right now and you're not going to see me for the rest of your life. Dec. 14, 2018. "He looked emotionally drained," Det. "Their strategy is to try to get as much attention away from Daniel Wozniak and what he did," Murphy explained. Convinced Wozniak is somehow covering for Sam, he is charged as an accessory to the murder of Julie Kibuishi. "Oh, gosh. When you have a body, thats it. "Somebody ordered a pizza on Sam's credit card?" "Did she scream at him? Tempers flared often in the hearing, with Schwarm admonishing the attorneys to stop interrupting each other and Murphy telling Ferlauto You want to fight as he glared at him while they were exiting the courtroom. One of our edicts was to make the show much sexier and much more provocative than the show in the 60s, said Greenfield. "It's hard in that sense that you know there's something going on and you don't know all the pieces. There was never a thought in my mind that that was possible," he said. "I've never seen anything like that before," Det. 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"Just a typical guy. Morales said. I dont think he got any information that was helpful.. Later danced onstage at the reception at the Hudson Theater. It was another huge red flag to the detectives. Unlike many other agencies, Orange County Homicide prosecutors actually attend the crime scenes, observe the autopsies, and make their own filing decisions. Ive watched him and hes one of the best prosecutors theyve ever had, said defense attorney John Barnett. Alcala was 66 years old when he was convicted for these womens murders and sentenced to death following a 2010 trial in which he represented himself. Sam's head was found in the park under scattered leaves on his 27th birthday; his hand was never found. "Did it seem like Daniel was willing to tell you where Sam was?" "That's when I ran upstairs to the room and I lost it," said Raquel Herr. Fasel, 69, was admitted to the California Bar in 1970, and is a former prosecutor in Los Angeles and Orange counties. Cohen. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Very sweet person," he said of Wozniak. "No. "It's been a long five-and-a-half years. Morales said. At the beginning of his Junior year, Matt organized a sexual assault education program for incoming fraternity and sorority members. "For five-and-a-half years, I have watched that man come into court wearing an orange jumpsuit, bounding in with a smile on his face like Tigger the tiger," said Murphy. After waiting five-and-a-half-years, it takes the jury just two hours to reach a unanimous decision. But her future husband felt differently, saying that he had a strange personality.. Murphy. My hands started shaking," June Kibuishi explained. "And the money was being withdrawn?" He is boyish-looking with close-cropped sandy blond hair known for his passionate closing arguments. Det. Although murders in those cities are relatively rare, when they do happen, they tend to be twisted and newsworthy. Jed Mills, a former contestant on "The Dating Game," speaks to "20/20" about being a contestant on the show with serial killer Rodney Alcala. The program was well received by the University (which provided funding), the PanHellenic Counsel (which provided the incoming freshmen), and we received attention from the California State Legislature which sponsored an unsuccessful bill to require all State and UC Schools to include similar educational presentations to all students. Heard a helicopter," Freilich continued. I wanted to prove to myself that I could move out of my comfort zone, she said. Her parents hoped she would attend medical school after she graduated from Wellesley. "This is a bonanza of evidence. Steve Herr knows that nothing can bring his son, Sam, back. "Poor me." "It seemed like there was a message. But defense attorney Dave Medina argues Buffett is another victim of Daniel Wozniak. It soundedit felt like an electric shock.". "So, of course, you went to that house," Smith noted. Couple Vanishes After Trying to Sell Yacht- Crime Watch Daily (2018). Its fun. He was tried, convicted and sentenced to death a second time. And maybe, I made a bad judgment call by coming on here, but I didn't come out when everything first happened and said, "Oh, look at this horrible situation. "He was just a very caring guy. Mills described Alcala as creepy and said that when they were in the green room before the show, Alcala told him, I always get my girl.. "I miss my boy," Steve Herr said. Looking up at the intricately carved ceilings was like looking at clouds: Is that a sea horse? And then what did you do? Everybody is neurotic. Wozniak spun the tale: Sam as a killer on the run, desperate for cash. The Register has sent him to the Middle East (for a series on life on aircraft carriers in the Persian Gulf), China (for the opening of Shanghai Disneyland), New Orleans (in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina) and San Francisco (for the World Series when the Angels beat the Giants). He was a lieutenant on active duty in the Marines who also was a Captain in the Marine Corps Reserves. In 2001, he appealed yet again and won, putting a third trial into motion. Completed 14 bench trials. Play trailer 0:31. He is a serious, non-nonsense and confident jurist who knows the law and understands lawyers. Tom told his wife that he knew they would be together. Cohen explained. Attorney Matt Murphy, a retired Orange County senior prosecutor who represents the women, said the fourth claimant was reticent to come forward after Spitzer issued a statement on Feb. 4 regarding . ), He sent her a text message the next day, then called to ask her to dinner. I don't know! Murphy also argued vehemently that defense attorneys exaggerated the misuse of jailhouse informants by prosecutors and police to get confessions, a problem that an appellate court said was systemic.. In spite of his confession to police, Wozniak pleaded not guilty. He was sworn in as a Deputy District Attorney in December of 1993. In a bizarre tale involving greed, fake e-mails and kidnapping hoaxes, it took only blood splatter evidence and digital tracking to convict Shin of murder. 5,665 Followers, 842 Following, 841 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Matt Murphy (@murphy_matty) Before the judge could formally sentence Wozniak, Sanders demanded more time to explore the informant issue and argue against the death penalty. As the killers steered the boat to the couple's final resting place which remains unknown Tom Hawks caressed his wifes hand, knowing they were about to die. He became a sought-after speaker regarding complex murder trials, the tactics of cross examination, and effective closing arguments. A woman wears a sticker honoring Cornelia Crilley before a news conference regarding the sentencing of convicted California serial killer Rodney Alcala in the murder of Crilley and Ellen Hover, in New York, Jan. 7, 2013. The Fatal Flaw: A Special Edition of 20/20 (2022- ) 2 Videos. Matt Murphy has trained prosecutors for the California Department of Justice, the California District Attorneys Association, and the Orange County District Attorneys Office. But at the time, thats a good solid answer. I'm on the freeway when he tells me this. Murphy, 52, will be seeking monetary judgments against offenders. ABC Nanette Packard, who was convicted of directing her ex-NFL lover to kill her millionaire fiance, told ABC News in an exclusive interview that she still carries "a lot of guilt over what happened." "Had I not been having an affair . Murphy also let audiences in on the case of Edward Shin, the man convicted of killing his business partner, Chris Smith. In trials where the body has never been found, emotion plays a significant role because you have to prove that there's only one reason nobody has ever heard from him or her again. Wozniak: Yes, I helped Sam get away. "No victim's family should have to be put through that. Matt Murphy has trained prosecutors for the California Department of Justice, the California District Attorneys Association, and the Orange County District Attorneys Office. From the beginning, Matt showed me exactly how he felt. Evan SailorHe was technically assigned to the economic crimes team when Byington asked him to help with the missing persons investigations involving Thomas and Jackie Hawks. In a criminal case, a victim is only a witness. But Wozniak's defense team was not rolling over. Someone wrote "All Yours, F--- You" on her shirt. They also found jewelry that they believe Alcala kept as trophies from some of his victims, including a pair of gold ball earrings that matched the description of those worn by Robin on the day she disappeared. Smith asked. We are lucky that, because of his experience, he will have a national forum to advocate for crime victims and explain the difficult but honorable work prosecutors do every day, Spitzer said. David Greenfield, a producer on the game show when Alcala appeared on it, said that hed grown up watching the show but didnt realize until he started working on it that many of the people who audition for it arent looking for a date, but rather a chance to be on TV. Matt Murphy spent 17 years as a Senior Deputy District Attorney in the OCDA Homicide Unit, and successfully prosecuted dozens of murder cases. That's when the actor shot him. "Post argument, pre-verdict psychosis. Yeah. "He just started speaking to us.". Delgadillo: Did you see Julie dead in the apartment? The face Daniel Wozniak presented to the world: fun-loving actor -- a real nice guy. It reached a point to where I couldn't even believe that I was doing this. When she was leaned over I put two bullets in the back of her head. "Now I count 19 separate lies in that interview, I'm asking you to convict on one of them.". "They pulled up. Nobodys been able to make me laugh the way Julie does, he said. Watch the full story on "20/20" Friday at 9 p.m. We were looking for raunchy, sexy answers, and that was one. District Attorney Todd Spitzer said Murphy deserves to pursue his dreams after a distinguished public career. There were 170 guests, along with hundreds of onlookers who kissed, slept, read the newspaper, put on makeup or said their own prayers aloud in the pews. They will have to determine whether Wozniak should be given life in prison or be sentenced to death. Julie Kibuishi was dead and Sam Herr was still nowhere to be found, as police investigators spread across Orange County and loved ones tried to make sense of the impossible. Byington, 50, is getting close to retirement, but first he is wrapping up one of his most noteworthy investigations: he is sitting at the counsel table next to Murphy throughout the Deleon trial as the case investigator. But then. What district is Matt Murphy in? Everyone else was like, Oh, a girls here! recalled Ms. Chang, who now designs handbags for LeSportsac in Manhattan. Shin, who denies disposing of the body, declined. Executive producer Mike Metzger and his future wife, contestant coordinator Ellen Metzger, say they initially disagreed on whether Alcala shouldve been a contestant when he auditioned. I'm the victim." Then he turned to covering up his crime, texting Julie on Sam's phone pretending to be Sam: Wozniak: I was saying, "You need to come over tonight, you need to come over tonight.". He once studied to become a priest, but soon realized his calling was the law. The 27th district includes parts of Arlington Heights, Barrington, Buffalo Grove, Inverness, Palatine, Wheeling, Prospect Heights and South Barrington. While there, he worked at the Devereaux Foundation for developmentally disabled children. "I was in shock," Det. Miles Foltz met Sam as he was turning his life around -- leaving his bad choices behind, fighting for his country, enlisting in the Army, and deploying to Afghanistan. Attorney Dan Gilleon, who represents the plaintiff in the civil suit, said he tried to have the case put on hold earlier at the request of prosecutors. Wozniak appeared and unlocked the door. In December 2015, finally, their names would be spoken. They decided to bring in Rachel Buffett to see if that would tell them more. September 15, 2018 / 10:34 PM She was shot twice in the head. "'Are you Mrs. Kibuishi and Mr. "When he went to court He was acquitted, he was exonerated. Simpson case, the downfall of Orange County Sheriff-turned felon Michael S. Carona and the use of unauthorized drugs by Olympian Carl Lewis. When you do a no body case, the jury gets to see the reflection of your victims soul in the eyes of those who love them, said Murphy. And he was getting married in a few days, when police showed up at his bachelor party. "She was wearing a tiara. Just the evil behind the smile. His work has been recognized by the National Headliner Club, the Associated Press Sports Editors, the California Newspaper Publishers Association, the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association and the Orange County Press Club. A homicide prosecutor has told an Orange County jury he will prove a special circumstances murder case against a young Lake Forest man accused of having sex with his victim one 2009 night and. "I said, 'I'm gonna drive down and make sure Sam's OK 'cause he's not answering his phone," Herr told Smith. 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