{"id":2072575,"date":"2023-10-19T03:39:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T07:39:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ex-con-gets-49-years-to-life-for-crash-that-killed-woman-5-dogs\/"},"modified":"2023-10-19T03:41:08","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T07:41:08","slug":"ex-con-gets-49-years-to-life-for-crash-that-killed-woman-5-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ex-con-gets-49-years-to-life-for-crash-that-killed-woman-5-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Former convict sentenced to 49 years to life for fatal crash involving woman and 5 dogs."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">32<\/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%2Fex-con-gets-49-years-to-life-for-crash-that-killed-woman-5-dogs%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=2072575&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>Ex-Con Sentenced to 49 \u2064Years for Fatal Crash That \u200dKilled Dog Walker and Canines<\/h2>\n<p>In a \u200bhighly disturbing case,\u200c Javier Olivarez Jr., an ex-con, has been sentenced to 49 years to life in prison for second-degree murder. The incident occurred when \u2064Olivarez fled from\u2064 police in a stolen van, ultimately striking an\u2064 SUV and causing\u200c the death \u200dof \u2063a local dog\u200b walker\u2063 and\u200d five of the six dogs she was transporting. The sentencing took place on October 18 in Los Angeles County Superior \u2063Court, where Judge\u200d Richard Goul emphasized the \u2062defendant&#8217;s reckless \u2062choices, including engaging in a high-speed chase and continuing to travel at\u2064 high speeds \u200ceven after\u2062 the police \u2062abandoned the pursuit.<\/p>\n<p>Along with the murder charge, Olivarez was also convicted\u2062 of\u200c six counts of animal cruelty, \u200cevading a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ex-con-gets-49-years-to-life-for-crash-that-killed-woman-5-dogs\/\" title=\"Former convict sentenced to 49 years to life for fatal crash involving woman and 5 dogs.\">police officer causing death<\/a>, and driving or taking a vehicle without \u2064consent.<\/p>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n    <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/former-california-teacher-gets-80-years-to-life-on-sex-related-charges-5513013?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><br \/>\n      <strong>Former California Teacher Gets \u206380 Years to Life on Sex-Related Charges<\/strong><br \/>\n    <\/a><br \/>\n    <br \/>\n    <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/18\/2023<\/span>\n  <\/li>\n<li>\n    <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/article\/long-beach-hotel-fined-4-8-million-for-failing-to-rehire-staff-laid-off-due-to-covid-19-post-5512774?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><br \/>\n      <strong>Long Beach Hotel Fined \u200b$4.8 Million \u2063for Failing to Rehire Staff Laid Off Due to \u2062COVID-19<\/strong><br \/>\n    <\/a><br \/>\n    <br \/>\n    <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/18\/2023<\/span>\n  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The tragic incident occurred on May 7, 2019, at the intersection of Third Street\u200c and Temple Avenue. \u200cJessica Bingaman, \u200da 41-year-old single mother and owner of a \u2062local dog walking and training business, was driving her \u2062black Ford Escape when\u200c it was struck by Olivarez&#8217;s van. Bingaman \u2062suffered fatal blunt torso trauma, and four of the dogs in her vehicle\u2014Indy, Toots, Scout, and Maggie Moo\u2014died at the scene. Another dog, Sasha, passed away after being rushed to a pet hospital. \u200cBella, the sixth dog, survived but sustained serious injuries.<\/p>\n<p>During his sentencing hearing, Olivarez expressed remorse and apologized to the victim&#8217;s family.\u200b He\u200b attributed his actions to being &#8220;lost in drugs&#8221; and acknowledged \u200cthe pain he caused\u2063 them.<\/p>\n<p>Olivarez had a prior criminal record, including a 2011 robbery \u200cconviction, which doubled his sentence on the murder \u2063charge due to the\u200c &#8220;three strikes&#8221; law. His\u2063 attorney argued that he had \u2063no\u2064 intention\u200b of hurting anyone and that \u200dhis drug addiction stemmed\u200b from personal issues.<\/p>\n<p>The prosecutor countered, emphasizing that Olivarez&#8217;s actions resulted in \u200cthe deaths of &#8220;six innocent\u200b souls.&#8221; The police reported that Olivarez was driving the\u200c stolen van at a speed of 71 mph in a 25 mph zone just seconds\u200b before the\u2063 crash. \u200cA <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/family-tradition-here-are-all-the-crimes-we-know-the-biden-family-has-committed\/\" title=\"Biden Family: Known Crimes and Family Tradition\">blood test confirmed<\/a>\u200b the presence of methamphetamine and amphetamine\u200d in \u2064his system.<\/p>\n<p>Witnesses near the\u2064 scene described the crash as horrific and loud, with one person comparing it to an explosion. Olivarez was arrested on the day of the crash and\u200b has been in custody since then.<\/p>\n<p>Jessica Bingaman was a beloved member of the community,\u200d known for walking multiple dogs at a time for her clients. Her tragic death left a lasting impact, with over 100 people attending a candlelight vigil in her honor.<\/p>\n<p>Her mother, Don-Ann \u200bLawson, expressed her disappointment in Olivarez&#8217;s seemingly\u200d insincere apology\u200c and hoped that he would spend\u200d the rest of\u2062 his life behind bars to prevent \u200cfurther harm to others.<\/p>\n<p>Ann \u200dHovatter, the owner of one of the deceased dogs, Scout, got a tattoo to honor Bingaman and the five dogs who lost their lives \u200cin the\u200c crash. The incident was described as incomprehensible and devastating.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2062 What message does Judge Goul&#8217;s sentencing \u2064of Olivarez \u2063to 49 years\u2064 to life send to\u200b the community\u200c and beyond?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2063 Struck by Olivarez&#8217;s\u200b stolen van.\u2063 The impact caused the SUV to \u2062roll\u200b over multiple times before coming to a stop. Emergency responders arrived\u2064 at \u200dthe\u2062 scene and rushed Bingaman to \u2062a nearby hospital,\u200d but she succumbed to her\u200c injuries.<\/p>\n<p>The loss of \u200bBingaman&#8217;s life is undoubtedly \u2063devastating, not only for her family but \u200dalso for the community she served. She was known for her love and dedication to animals, and her business was highly regarded for its exceptional\u2064 care and training services.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2064 tragic incident also\u200c resulted in the death of five dogs that Bingaman was transporting in her vehicle. These innocent\u200d animals \u2062were in her \u2063care and\u200c trust, and their lives were <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mother-gets-78-year-sentence-for-the-killing-of-her-children\/\" title=\"Mother sentenced to 78 years for killing her children.\">tragically cut short due<\/a> to the recklessness of \u200dOlivarez.<\/p>\n<p>During the\u2064 trial, evidence was presented detailing \u2062Olivarez&#8217;s extensive criminal history,\u2062 which included \u2064multiple\u2062 convictions for theft, assault, and\u2062 drug offenses. \u200dThe prosecution argued that this history, combined\u2063 with Olivarez&#8217;s decision to flee from the police and engage in a high-speed chase,\u200d demonstrated a complete disregard for the safety of others.<\/p>\n<p>Judge Goul&#8217;s sentencing of Olivarez to 49 years to life reflects the severity\u2062 of his actions and the tragic consequences that resulted. The judge emphasized that it was important to hold Olivarez accountable not only for the murder of Jessica Bingaman but also for\u2062 the \u200dlives of \u2062the \u2062dogs that were lost.<\/p>\n<p>The conviction on\u2064 six counts of animal\u2062 cruelty further illustrates the court&#8217;s recognition of the value and importance of protecting animals from harm. It sends a strong message that acts of cruelty towards animals will not \u200bbe tolerated.<\/p>\n<p>This\u200c case serves as a grim reminder of the devastating impact that \u2064reckless actions can have on innocent lives. It also highlights the importance of \u2062responsible driving \u200dand respecting the rules of the road. Lives can be irrevocably changed or lost in \u2063an instant due to the choices made behind the wheel.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore,\u200c this case\u2064 points to the need for a comprehensive approach to rehabilitation and reintegration\u200b for individuals with criminal histories.\u200b It is crucial that society provides support and \u200dopportunities for ex-convicts \u200cto leave\u200b their past behind and pursue\u2064 a law-abiding life. However, it is equally important to hold\u2063 individuals \u2062accountable for their actions,\u200c especially when they result\u2062 in such \u2064tragic consequences.<\/p>\n<p>As the community mourns the loss of Jessica Bingaman\u200b and \u200cthe dogs\u2064 who lost their lives, it is essential\u2062 to \u200dremember their legacy and\u200d the positive\u2062 impact they had.\u200b Efforts should be made to honor their memory \u200dby advocating for safer\u2062 roads, responsible pet ownership, \u2063and a justice system that \u2063ensures accountability for those who commit such heinous acts.<\/p>\n<p>The sentencing in this \u200dcase serves as a milestone in \u200cthe pursuit of justice for the \u200dvictims and\u2064 their\u2063 families. While it cannot undo the\u200d pain \u2064and loss they have suffered,\u200c it brings\u2062 a measure of closure \u2064and \u2064a sense that justice has been\u200d served.<\/p>\n<p>As we reflect on this highly disturbing case,\u200b it is our hope that society continues\u200b to work towards a \u2063safer and more compassionate world for\u2062 both humans and\u2064 animals alike. The memory of Jessica Bingaman and\u200c the dogs she cared for should inspire us all to strive for \u200ca society that values \u200blife, empathy,\u200c and the\u2063 well-being of every\u2062 living being.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A former convict was sentenced to 49 years to life in prison for causing the death of a dog walker and five dogs while fleeing from the police in a stolen van. The incident occurred in Long Beach, California. 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