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Yahoo!The four defendants in the murder of Emmanuel Roldan — the 15-year-old who was stabbed to death on July 4 — pled not guilty in Santa Barbara Superior Court Wednesday. Three of the defendants are juveniles being charged as adults.
The four — 17-year-old David Roldan, who is the victim’s brother, 15-year-old Daniel Cervantes, Victor Arroyo and 21-year-old Miguel Marquez — all appeared in Commissioner Edward DeCaro’s courtroom to plea, after having their arraignments continued from the week prior.
The murder of Emmanuel Roldan happened not far from Stearns Wharf, just minutes before the fireworks celebration was to commence. Roldan, along with two others, were stabbed within minutes of one another, although specific details of what happened are still unknown.
The next appearance in court for the group, who as co-defendants are charged with murder and conspiracy to commit murder, will be in August.
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805RunningCrew (anonymous profile)
July 22, 2008 at 1:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I think that it is very dumb to acuse David Roldan of killing his 15 year old brother. I know the mother of the two brothers she already much in pain for here sons death. Then they say that the own brother of manny killed him. I think thats very disrespectful to her and her family members!
Mari (anonymous profile)
August 19, 2008 at 2:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I agree with Mari, and it is very sickning to think that David is being charge for something he did not do. They are both my family and I can not believe that this is happening to them. Emmanuel did not deserve to die this way, nor does his family deserve to be dealling with all the sickning trials, that are being presented to them. There are also people talking and saying rumors about what occured that night, and all I want to say is, "to keep your mouths shut, and if you don't know the facts or have the proof then don't say anything!" You are only causing more pain to the whole family, so please have some respect. David is inocent and we will be by the families side, supporting them until the end,.....and Emannuel we mis you very much and we will always keep you in our hearts.... and in our minds.
sin (anonymous profile)
August 21, 2008 at 10:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)
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