Suspect admits to killing Bishop O’Connell
Suspect admits to killing Bishop O’Connell, charged with murder
The suspect in the murder of Auxiliary Bishop David G. O’Connell was formally charged with murder Wednesday after admitting to killing him.
Carlos Medina, 61, faces one felony count of murder and a special allegation that he used a firearm, according to the LA County District Attorney’s Office. His formal arraignment is scheduled for March 22 at the Foltz Criminal Justice Center in downtown LA.
Medina is the husband of Bishop O’Connell’s housekeeper and had done handyman work at the home, authorities said. He was arrested at his Torrance home Monday, Feb. 20, after a six-hour standoff with SWAT and L.A. County Sheriff’s deputies.