— Victims
On Nov. 5, 2026, Gov. Newsom moved to commute every death sentence in California. — of the condemned killed a police officer or a child, committed rape, or killed serially.
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Source: Virginians for Safe Communities' California condemned-inmate file, checked against the Nov. 3, 2026 CDCR roster. Cases whose death sentences courts have already reversed or vacated are left out. Categories come from each case's vetted description.
Cop killer: a sworn officer was killed, including correctional officers and federal agents. Child killer: a murder victim was under 18. Rapist: the defendant committed or attempted rape or sexual assault in the case. Serial killer: three or more victims in at least three separate incidents over time. Mass killer: three or more killed in one incident. Spree killer: killings at two or more places within days. Gang killer: the defendant or the killing is tied to a gang.
Left out: four cases whose offense details could not be confirmed are counted in the total but carry no category.