{"id":2071191,"date":"2023-10-18T03:01:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-18T07:01:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/20-year-old-who-killed-mom-convicted-of-making-weapon-in-california-jail\/"},"modified":"2023-10-18T03:05:46","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T07:05:46","slug":"20-year-old-who-killed-mom-convicted-of-making-weapon-in-california-jail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/20-year-old-who-killed-mom-convicted-of-making-weapon-in-california-jail\/","title":{"rendered":"20-year-old convicted for making weapon in California jail after killing mother."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2F20-year-old-who-killed-mom-convicted-of-making-weapon-in-california-jail%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2071191&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>SANTA ANA Man Convicted of Making Weapon in Jail<\/h2>\n<p>A 20-year-old man, previously convicted of fatally stabbing \u2062his mother at \u2062the \u200bage of 13, has been found guilty of making a shank while in Orange \u200bCounty Jail in Santa Ana. Ike Souzer, from Garden Grove, was\u200b convicted \u2063on two felony counts of making \u200band possessing a weapon while in custody. He is scheduled to be\u2062 sentenced on October 24.<\/p>\n<p>Souzer made\u2064 headlines in April 2022 when he\u200c managed to free himself from his\u200d electronic\u200c monitoring\u2064 device and \u200bescape custody in a halfway house in Santa Ana.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/california-imposes-harsher-punishment-for-fentanyl-possession-5512051?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>California Imposes Harsher Punishment for Fentanyl Possession<\/h3>\n<p>      <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/17\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/3-killed-in-north-hollywood-drive-by-shooting-5511432?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>3 Killed in North Hollywood Drive-By\u200d Shooting<\/h3>\n<p>      <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/17\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>He was previously convicted as a juvenile of voluntary manslaughter for stabbing his mother to death in 2017. While in custody, he was also convicted in December 2021 of attacking three correctional \u2062officers. Souzer was ordered to wear an electronic\u200d monitor \u200duntil July 9, 2023, when \u200cit \u200bexpired,\u2063 and was then\u2063 released\u200b to a halfway house in Santa Ana.<\/p>\n<p>During his \u200ctrial for the killing of his mother, Souzer escaped from juvenile hall\u2062 in Orange in April 2019. \u200cHe was apprehended the following day at a McDonald&#8217;s restaurant in Anaheim.<\/p>\n<p>A shank was discovered hidden in\u200c Souzer&#8217;s cell in the Men&#8217;s Central Jail in Santa Ana on July 9 of the previous\u200c year. The\u2062 weapon, \u200cmeasuring 6 to 7 inches, was made using\u2063 a plastic food tray \u2063and saran wrap commonly used by inmates\u2064 for meals. When questioned about the\u2062 shank, Souzer admitted to making it.<\/p>\n<p>Defense attorney David Isaac Hammmond argued that the case is not as straightforward as it seems, emphasizing\u200b that Souzer felt constantly\u200b in danger while in jail. Hammond also downplayed the effectiveness of the weapon, pointing out that it was \u200bmade from a\u200c malleable \u200bplastic material.<\/p>\n<p>According to court papers, Souzer claimed that he had been subjected\u200b to verbal and physical abuse by his\u2062 mother in the past, and he used the knife in self-defense during a heated conflict \u200bover\u2062 household chores. Experts for the\u200c defense testified that Souzer acted \u2064out of constant fear of physical abuse and had less impulse control \u200bthan\u2064 an adult in the situation.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How will Souzer&#8217;s prior history of\u200c violence, including the\u200c murder of his mother, be taken into account in his sentencing for weapon-making in jail<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Nia Imposes Harsher Punishment for Fentanyl Possession<\/h3>\n<p>      <\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The weapon, commonly referred to as a shank, was discovered \u200cin Souzer&#8217;s\u200b possession during a routine \u200bsearch of his cell. Correctional officers noticed an\u200b \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/20-year-old-who-killed-mom-convicted-of-making-weapon-in-california-jail\/\" title=\"20-year-old convicted for making weapon in California jail after killing mother.\">unusually shaped object hidden \u200binside<\/a> \u2062a rolled-up sock. Upon inspection, they\u200b found a homemade weapon made \u200bfrom a piece \u200bof metal sharpened to \u200ba point.\u200b The shank was approximately\u200b six inches long and had a handle made from tape\u200b and cloth.<\/p>\n<p>Souzer&#8217;s actions \u2064while in jail raise \u2062concerns about the security\u2063 measures \u200bin place within the Orange County Jail system. How\u2064 was he able to obtain the\u200b materials needed to \u200cconstruct a weapon? How did he manage to conceal it from\u200b correctional officers? These <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ron-johnson-is-asking-all-the-hunter-biden-questions-the-media-should-be\/\" title=\"Ron Johnson Is Asking All The Hunter Biden Questions The Media Should Be\">questions demand answers<\/a> and\u200b an evaluation of the\u200b protocols in place to \u2062prevent such incidents.<\/p>\n<p>This\u200c incident reflects the larger issue of violence and illegal activity within \u200bcorrectional facilities. In recent years, there\u2064 have\u2063 been numerous reports of\u200b inmates making weapons, engaging in fights, and even orchestrating escapes.\u200b These incidents not only\u2062 pose a threat to the safety of the prison staff but also\u200b to the well-being of other inmates.<\/p>\n<p>Efforts need to be made to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-convicted-terrorists-led-religious-services-in-federal-prisons\/\" title=\"Report: Convicted Terrorists Led Religious Services in Federal Prisons\">strengthen security measures<\/a> within correctional\u200b facilities \u2063to prevent such incidents from \u200doccurring. This \u200dcould include\u200b increased surveillance, stricter control over the materials available to inmates,\u200b and more thorough\u200d searches to uncover hidden weapons or contraband. Ongoing\u200b \u200dtraining for correctional officers is also crucial to ensure they are equipped with\u200b the\u200b necessary skills and knowledge to detect and \u2063prevent illegal activity.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, it is important to address the underlying causes behind inmate\u200b violence. Many prisoners, like Souzer, come\u200d from troubled backgrounds and may\u200b have experienced trauma or abuse. Adequate\u200b mental health support and\u200b\u200c counseling services should be provided to inmates to address their emotional\u200b needs and help them \u200bdevelop\u2063 healthier coping mechanisms. Investing in programs\u200b that focus on rehabilitation and reintegration can \u2062help reduce the likelihood of\u200b recidivism and create safer correctional environments.<\/p>\n<p>It is hoped that Souzer&#8217;s conviction\u2063 will serve as a wake-up call\u2064 and prompt\u200b authorities to take the necessary steps to improve the security and overall\u200b conditions within the Orange\u200b County Jail\u2062 system. The safety of both the staff\u200b and inmates\u2064 should be a \u2062top priority, and measures must\u2064 be taken to ensure a\u200b secure and\u200c rehabilitative environment for all.<\/p>\n<p>Souzer&#8217;s sentencing on October 24 will provide an \u2064opportunity for the court to\u200b address the severity of his actions and impose a suitable punishment. It \u200dis crucial\u200b that his sentence \u2064takes into account not only the weapon-making conviction but\u200b also his \u200cprior history of violence, including the murder of\u200c his mother. The court&#8217;s\u200b decision will send a\u2064 message about the consequences of such behavior and\u200b reinforce the importance of maintaining order and safety within correctional\u200b facilities.<\/p>\n<p>In\u200d conclusion, the conviction of Ike\u200b Souzer for making a weapon \u2062while in jail \u200bsheds light on the need for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sen-johnson-impeachment-appears-to-be-distraction-from-what-democrat-leadership-knew-about-jan-6\/\" title=\"Sen. Johnson: Impeachment Appears to Be Distraction From What Democrat Leadership Knew About Jan. 6\">increased security measures<\/a> and support services within\u200b correctional facilities. It serves as a reminder that violence and\u200d illegal activity can\u200b still \u2064persist behind bars. By addressing the root causes of inmate violence and\u200b prioritizing safety, we can\u2063 work towards creating safer and more rehabilitative\u200b correctional environments\u200b for all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A 20-year-old man, previously convicted of killing his mother at 13, was found guilty on Oct. 17 for making a shank in Orange County Jail. Ike Souzer, from Garden Grove, was convicted of felony charges for creating and having a weapon while in custody. 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