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Obituaries Maudie Hermetet, age 97, of Los Molinos, CA passed away Thursday, November 15, 2012 at Brentwood Skilled Nursing Facility. Maudie was born to William and Lydia Van Houte on August 11, 1915 in Clearwater, Idaho. In 1935 she married George W. Shields of Eureka, CA together they had 4 children. They divorced in 1958. In 1964 she married Don Hermetet, he passed away in 2002, then in 2007 at the ripe old age of 91, Maudie married Howard Jessup, they were very happy until his passing in 2008. MAUDIE HERMETET Maudie's passion was entering the county fairs, she won many ribbons over the years for her pies, breads, pre- serves and pickles. She also enjoyed gardening and writ- ing poetry. She also wrote a cookbook and book of po- ems. She was a member of Los Molinos Methodist Church and Eastern Star, and volunteered for the American Can- cer Society, Hope Chest Thrift Store, and Tehama Muse- um. Maudie is survived by son William A. Shields (Joyce) of Pensacola, FL, daughter Lucretia Betts of Dairyville, daughter Lynn Bierk (Dennis) of Flournoy, and son James E. Hermetet (Linda) of Hampstead, NH, grandchildren Scott and Keith Shields, Renee Mejia, Gina Serrano, Sherry Benson, Staci Bjerk and Brad, Greg and Andrew Hermetet, also 10 great grandchildren, and 4 great great grandchildren. In addition Maudie is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Saturday, November 17, 2012 – Daily News 9A A tragedy's timeline begins planning the murder of a police officer to make a political statement. He takes a three-week trip from the Pacific Northwest to Yuma, Ariz. While attending a gun show in Orange County, Mickel said he heard about a Sec- ond Amendment lawsuit in northern California. On his drive back to Washington, he began looking for a place to ambush officers north of Sacramento. Nov. 7, 2002 Mickel has legal papers involving the murder of Red Bluff police officer David Mobilio. April 2002 Army veteran Andrew Hampton Mickel, who would also go by the last name McCrea, is arrested in Seattle for interfering with a police officer during a protest of the World Trade Organization. September 2002 The 23-year-old Mickel A timeline of events She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 28th at 10:30am at Hall Brothers Mortuary in Corning. Internment at Tehama Cemetery with lunch immediately following at LM Masonic Hall. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Ameri- can Cancer Society. Death Notices are published at no charge, and feature only specific basic information about the deceased. Paid obituaries are placed through the Classified advertising department. Paid obituaries may be placed by mortuaries or by families of the deceased and include online publication linked to the news- paper's website. Paid obituaries may be of any length, may run multiple days and offer wide latitude of content, including photos. Death notices must be provided by mortuaries to the news department, Maudie Hermetet Nov. 15., 2012, at Brentwood Skilled Nursing and Rehab in Red Bluff. She was 97. Hall Brothers Corning Mortuary is handling the arrangements. Published Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in the Daily News, Red Bluff, Calif. Maudie Hermetet of Los Molinos died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center in Redding. She was 86. Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers is han- dling the arrangements. Published Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in the Daily News, Red Bluff, Calif. Jean Holyman Serveau Jean Holyman Serveau of Red Bluff died Tuesday, DEATH (Continued from page 1A) the death penalty. "It would have taken Mickel off Death Row," Nanfito said. "I'm a propo- nent of the death penalty — particularly in that case." Even if the state begins executing condemned pris- oners again, Mickel's road to the lengthy appeals process is just beginning. Mickel's case itself pro- vided an extra layer of rul- ings because the convicted murderer had chosen to represent himself during trial. Four years after Mickel arrived at San Quentin, the court ruled criminal defen- dants have no right to rep- resent themselves during the process of capital pun- ishment appeals and ordered an attorney for him. After the oral argument is made, the California Supreme Court has 90 days to issue a written opinion. If the court sides against the defendant, the case can be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. The defendant, in some cases, also has the option to seek a state habeas corpus review. These appeals are based on claims from facts outside the trial record. This process sets up anoth- er timetable of briefs and replies before eventually reaching oral arguments. Once again an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court can be made. California requires any condemned inmate to find at least one new attorney as part of their automatic, non-waivable, direct appeal to the California Supreme Court. The next step is for the inmate's attorney to file a brief, arguing an error occurred during the trial and the defendant's convic- tion or sentence should be overturned eral's Office files answers to those claims and the defendent's attorney has an opportunity to file another reply. Then the Attorney Gen- Mickel's case is in the latter of that step. On Nov. 5 his attorney filed a request for a time exten- sion to file the reply brief. The extension is the first, of what could be many, before an oral argument is heard before the California Supreme Court. Under federal law, after state claims have been reviewed, a petitioner may raise federal constitutional claims in federal court. These appeals involve pos- sible violations of constitu- tional rights and go through the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on their way to the U.S. Supreme Court. Although defendants are only allowed one direct appeal to the California Supreme Court, they can request permission from the courts to file more than one habeas corpus petition in state and federal courts. The last step a defen- dant has to avoid execution is appealing for executive clemency. Only the governor can grant clemency, who often obtains a nonbinding rec- ommendation from the Board of Paroles. worth it? Is the lengthy process Mobilio's father, Richard, told The Sacra- mento Bee in March that it is. "It's a primal thing," he told The Bee. "I must admit. There is something very visceral about getting your due." filed in Concord, N.H. under the name "Proud and Insolent Youth Incorporat- ed." He would later say he did it so he could use cor- poration immunity. Nov. 17, 2002 Mickel returns to Red 2002 Mickel comes out of his hiding spot and fires four shots at Mobilio. One bul- let missed, two went into Mobilio's back. Mickel then stands over Mobilio and shoots the fourth bullet into Mobilio's head. Shortly after 2 a.m., Bluff, one of the spots he had found during his trip. A Sheriff's deputy spots his Washington license plate and runs it, but it comes back clean. Mickel waits outside a location he picked near Warner's Petroleum on Main Street. He would later say he watched several officers refueling that night, but lost heart and drove to a rest area in Cottonwood to sleep. Nov. 18, 2002 Dave Mobilio, a 31- year-old married Red Bluff police DARE officer who had a 19-month-old son, takes a phone call asking him to fill in on the overnight shift for a short- handed department. Mobilio accepts. Meanwhile, Mickel dri- ves back to Red Bluff. He parks his Mustang by a field off of Breckenridge Road and walks up to the gas station. He falls asleep hiding behind a dumpster and is eventually awoken by the slam of a car door. He saw a police officer but was unable to go into action before the officer left. Mobilio radios dispatch that he is going to refuel at Warner's Petroleum. Sometime between 1:30 and 2 a.m., Nov. 19, 2002 DAVE (Continued from page 1A) Mobilio, who graduated from the Butte Police Acade- my, served as a reserve for one year, Nanfito said. "He was a fairly new offi- cer when he was assassinat- ed," Nanfito said. "He'd been on the job for about four years. He was a practical joker and very popular in the department. With Dave, every potential was taken away, but I'm confident if he was still here he would have been a sergeant or detective or on special assignment." jokes Mobilio played on his colleagues was putting vase- line on the handles of a sergeants vehicle. One of the many practical Nanfito himself was also a recipient of pranks, includ- ing one time when Mobilio gave him a lottery ticket he scratched off to see that he Nov. 19, 2002 Law enforcement offi- cials are called to the scene. They find a homemade canvas flag with a picture of a snake and the words "This was a political action" and "Don't tread on Us" next to Mobilio's body. Meanwhile, Mickel drives toward Oregon. Nov. 19-25, 2002 Mickel travels through Portland and Seattle and then flies to Vermont before taking a bus to New Hampshire. Sometime dur- ing the drive back to Wash- ington, Mickel rolled his maroon Mustang and signed the title over to the owners of the property where he had crashed. Nov. 25, 2002 Mickel's parents, Stan and Karen, receive a phone call from a family friend who said Andrew had referred to having killing someone. Stan and Karen find two letters in their mailbox from their son, which described Mobilio's murder. Mickel also posts a con- fession on the Internet beginning, "Hello every- one, my name's Andy. I killed a police officer in Red Bluff, California in a motion to bring attention to, and halt, the police-state tactics that have come to be used throughout the coun- try." down Andrew, who is stay- ing at a Holiday Inn in Concord, N.H. Stan tells his son he is going to call the police. 2002 About 1 a.m. Nov. 26, A Springfield, Ohio police captain, who had just spoken with Mickel's parents, faxes California law enforcement describ- ing what he had learned. About 7 a.m. Nov. 26, 2002 A standoff begins between Mickel and the FBI and local New Hamp- shire law enforcement. About 10 a.m. Nov. 26, 2002 1:27 a.m., Nov. 19, he is allowed to speak to a Concord Monitor reporter. He told the reporter her had killed Mobilio. Nov. 26, 2002 Mickel is arrested after al is held with more than 2,500 people lining the streets of Red Bluff. Mur- der charges are filed in Tehama County. Jan. 30, 2003 Mickel is formally arraigned in Tehama Coun- ty Superior Court. Bail is not granted. February, 2003 Mickel calls the Daily News and tells a reporter, "I know what I did, and I would do it again." Feb. 25, 2003 Mickel pleads not guilty. July 12, 2004 Mickel's family tracks Superior Court Judge Dennis E. Murray grants Mickel a continuance on his trial date. Mickel, who said he would represent himself, said he needed more time to prepare since he was not an experienced trial attorney. Nov. 1, 2004 statement for the judge to review ahead of time and that would not be made available to the district attorney. March 10, 2005 About 150 prospective jurors are brought in to fill out questionnaires. March 25, 2005 "I ambushed and shot officer David Mobilio," Mickel says twice during his opening statement as his trial starts. Mickel would eventually refuse to present a defense. April 5, 2005 Murray grants Mickel's request for a change of venues. Mickel had asked for the trial to be moved to San Francisco or Sacra- mento. District Attorney Gregg Cohen argued for a venue similar to Tehama County if the trial had to be moved. Murray decides on Colusa County. March 1, 2005 William Abel said he is "troubled" by Mickel's defense. Colusa County Judge S. He said if Mickel's defense was going to be corporate immunity or making a political state- ment, he didn't see how either would be admissible. Abel agrees to look into Meanwhile, on the same day, Mobilio's funer- had won $10,000 only to find out after debating whether to split it with him that it was a prank. Capt. Kyle Sanders, who helped him and his wife Linda move into their house, was one of a group who went to notify her of Mobilio's death. things I've been involved in," Sanders said. "Time is the great healer, but you can still feel it. The shock has worn off but the memories and the pain are still there. It was such a shock. Almost beyond belief that this hap- pened. There were a lot of sadness and tears and a lot of unknowns wondering how and why this happened. All those questions out there and to find out it was such a meaningless reason." "It was one of the harder them was the support shown by the community, Sanders and Lt. Dan Flowerdew said. One thing that impressed You DO have a choice in the Red Bluff area. Caring & Compassionate Service Full traditional burial service or cremation Red Bluff Simple Cremations & Burial Service 722 Oak Street, Red Bluff, FD Lic. 1931 527-1732 a legal precedent to see if Mickel could submit a sealed draft of his opening The community showing of support was just an incred- ible sight to see with Ante- lope lined with people, Sanders said. "I've been to police funer- als before and this was beyond what ever would have been expected," Flow- erdew said. "It was the most amazing thing to see Main Street lined with people and other police from around the state. over as DARE officer for the remainder of the 17-week program, said Mobilio had a strong connection with the kids. Flowerdew, who took "He was a practical joker and a big teddy bear," Flow- erdew said. "He impacted a lot of kids not just in the DARE program, but the rest of the campus. He was mas- sive, larger in shape, but he was able to communicate with, relate to and gain the trust of the kids and touch for the first time during the trial after Mobilio's widow, Linda, finishes taking the stand. Mickel sobbed at the defense table during a 10- minute recess. April 8, 2005 After an hour of deliber- ation, the jury recommends the death penalty. April 27, 2005 During the sentencing phase, in which the county seeks capital punishment, Mickel calls himself to the stand. He speaks for three hours, quoting the Declara- tion of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, 9-11 and the war between Israel and Palestine. Mickel shows emotion ing arguments. It takes 30 minutes for a jury of six men and six women to come back with a guilty verdict. April 7, 2005 The trial ends with clos- Abel sentences Mickel to death for the murder of Mobilio. April 28, 2005 Mickel is transported to San Quentin State Prison, where he has remained on death row since. their lives. Really, he was a gentle giant with the kids." showed the impact he had on students was the memorial put in at Jackson Heights School and things like the huge banner, signed by sev- eral of the students that was placed in the Cone and Kim- ball plaza for the funeral pro- cession, Flowerdew said. One of the things that Catherine Piffero was teaching sixth grade at Jack- son Heights, where Mobilio was a DARE officer, in 2002. "He worked well with the kids and went out of his way to be friendly with them," Piffero said. teacher, Garret Gantenbein, said the staff took it hard. Another sixth grade "He was very down to earth and the kids wanted to be around him. He'd show up early at the playground or come at lunch time and the kids would come running," Gantenbein.