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Criminal

Aug. 21, 1999

Murderer Who Takes Spirit's Advice Found Competent

SAN BERNARDINO - A convicted murderer and rapist who told his attorney that he was taking legal advice from the spirit of a dead woman was declared competent Thursday to participate in the penalty phase of his trial.

By Matthew Heller
Daily Journal Staff Writer
        SAN BERNARDINO - A convicted murderer and rapist who told his attorney that he was taking legal advice from the spirit of a dead woman was declared competent Thursday to participate in the penalty phase of his trial.
        Counsel for Johnny Duane Miles, ...

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