Erven R. Blacksher is on death row in
the state of California. In March of 2019, the state halted
executions, leaving death row in the air. As someone who has seen
every crime that was committed to earn this sentence, it is truly
reserved for the worst of the worst, and he or she will likely serve
life in prison if the death penalty is no longer an option.
Crime
Blacksher killed his sister, Versenia Lee and her
adult son, Torey Lee who had moved in to take care of his ailing, elderly
mother with whom he lived. He was schizophrenic and often delusional
and had stopped taking his medications. A jury rejected Blacksher's
insanity defense.
About 7:00 a.m., Eva's next-door neighbor, John Adams, saw defendant back his car down to the end of the driveway. Adams and defendant acknowledged each other and exchanged hellos. Defendant went to his mother's bedroom, where Eva was still in bed. He spoke briefly to her, and left her room. Eva heard Versenia exclaim that she had heard a gunshot and that she was going to check the house. Eva then heard a single gunshot. Eva got out of bed and saw Versenia fall to the ground, bleeding. Eva then ran outside.4
Adams heard the gunshots and called 911. Three other neighbors heard the gunshots as well. One neighbor saw defendant leave Eva's house “as if he was in a hurry,” just after she heard the gunshots.
Torey died of a gunshot wound to the back of his head. A second bullet had missed Torey's head and passed through a nearby pillow.5 Versenia died of a gunshot wound to the right side of her head. Apparently, the bullet initially passed through her right index finger. The bullets were fired by the same gun, either a .357 Magnum or a .38 Special revolver.
While we refrain from commenting, this was like watching a murder take place in slow motion. So many threats and incidents and zero help from anyone.
About 7:00 a.m., Eva's next-door neighbor, John Adams, saw defendant back his car down to the end of the driveway. Adams and defendant acknowledged each other and exchanged hellos. Defendant went to his mother's bedroom, where Eva was still in bed. He spoke briefly to her, and left her room. Eva heard Versenia exclaim that she had heard a gunshot and that she was going to check the house. Eva then heard a single gunshot. Eva got out of bed and saw Versenia fall to the ground, bleeding. Eva then ran outside.4
Adams heard the gunshots and called 911. Three other neighbors heard the gunshots as well. One neighbor saw defendant leave Eva's house “as if he was in a hurry,” just after she heard the gunshots.
Torey died of a gunshot wound to the back of his head. A second bullet had missed Torey's head and passed through a nearby pillow.5 Versenia died of a gunshot wound to the right side of her head. Apparently, the bullet initially passed through her right index finger. The bullets were fired by the same gun, either a .357 Magnum or a .38 Special revolver.
While we refrain from commenting, this was like watching a murder take place in slow motion. So many threats and incidents and zero help from anyone.
Address
Erven R. BlacksherP28500
San Quentin State Prison
San Quentin, CA 94974
San Quentin State Prison
San Quentin, CA 94974
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