Second-degree murder conviction for gangster | mydesert.com | The Desert Sun: "Cathedral City gangster was convicted Thursday of second-degree murder in the shooting death of his friend following a brawl at a gang party in Thousand Palms.
Daniel Karlson, a 33-year-old member of Barrio Cathedral City, originally was charged with first-degree murder in the July 14, 2008, death of Johnny Godinez, 27, who was also a member of the gang.The jury at the Larson Justice Center in Indio also found true sentencing enhancements that Karlson used a gun and committed the shooting for the benefit of a criminal street gang."
Daniel Karlson, a 33-year-old member of Barrio Cathedral City, originally was charged with first-degree murder in the July 14, 2008, death of Johnny Godinez, 27, who was also a member of the gang.The jury at the Larson Justice Center in Indio also found true sentencing enhancements that Karlson used a gun and committed the shooting for the benefit of a criminal street gang."
