No death penalty sought for attorney, 4 others in Turlock man's death
Frank Carson, former CHP officer accused in Korey Kauffman's killing
Updated: 12:46 PM PDT Aug 25, 2015
Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department
Frank Carson, a prominent criminal defense attorney in Modesto is the owner of the 9th Street property in Turlock where it is believed Kauffman was killed. Carson is accused of orchestrating the killing of Kauffman.
SOURCE: Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department
The Stanislaus County district attorney's office announced Tuesday in court that it would not seek the death penalty for five people, including a prominent criminal defense attorney and a former California Highway Patrol officer, accused in the death of a Turlock man.Attorney Frank Carson, his wife, former CHP officer Walter Wells and two brothers, who own a Turlock liquor store, are being charged with the murder of 26-year-old Korey Kauffman, according to a criminal complaint.Prosecutors and defense attorneys for the five are arguing over bail, with prosecutors urging for no bail as the dense asks for $10 million bail.A judge will likely set the bail later Tuesday after the attorneys finish their arguments to determine if the five suspects are a threat to others.Carson suspected Kauffman and another man of stealing valuables, such as scrap metal and other parts, from one of Carson's Turlock properties.Two active CHP officers -- Scott McFarlane and Eduardo Quintanar -- and Carson's stepdaughter were charged with obstruction of justice, the complaint read.--More on KCRA.com:CHP officers, attorney charged in 2012 Turlock killing3 CHP officers, Modesto attorney arrested in 2012 Turlock killing
MODESTO, Calif. (KCRA) —
The Stanislaus County district attorney's office announced Tuesday in court that it would not seek the death penalty for five people, including a prominent criminal defense attorney and a former California Highway Patrol officer, accused in the death of a Turlock man.
Attorney Frank Carson, his wife, former CHP officer Walter Wells and two brothers, who own a Turlock liquor store, are being charged with the murder of 26-year-old Korey Kauffman, according to a criminal complaint.
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Prosecutors and defense attorneys for the five are arguing over bail, with prosecutors urging for no bail as the dense asks for $10 million bail.
A judge will likely set the bail later Tuesday after the attorneys finish their arguments to determine if the five suspects are a threat to others.
Carson suspected Kauffman and another man of stealing valuables, such as scrap metal and other parts, from one of Carson's Turlock properties.
Two active CHP officers -- Scott McFarlane and Eduardo Quintanar -- and Carson's stepdaughter were charged with obstruction of justice, the complaint read.
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