Judges and Judiciary
Mar. 26, 2009
William Mudd, 1944-2009
San Diego County Superior Court Judge William Mudd insisted on keeping order in his courtroom, despite the media frenzy that accompanied the 2002 trial of David Westerfield, the man accused of kidnapping and murdering 7-year-old girl Danielle Van Dam.
Daily Journal Staff Writer SAN DIEGO - San Diego County Superior Court Judge William Mudd insisted on keeping order in his courtroom, despite the media frenzy that accompanied the 2002 trial of David Westerfield, the man accused of kidnapping and murdering 7-year-old girl Danielle Van Dam. "He was one who always wanted to have a good handle on his courtroom," said Patty Mudd, his wife of 40 years. "He was appalled at how the O.J. ...
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