Transients Accused Of SF, Marin Murders Appear In Court; No Plea Entered

SAN RAFAEL (AP) — Three young transients accused of robbing and killing two people in Marin County and San Francisco appeared in court Monday on murder charges, but did not enter pleas.

The three were scheduled to enter pleas to murder charges, but that arraignment was postponed because one of the suspects has not been formally appointed a lawyer. They were returned to jail in Marin County and ordered back to court Thursday.

Prosecutors allege that Morrison Haze Lampley, 23, shot and killed a 23-year-old Canadian backpacker in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. The backpacker's body was found on Oct.3.

Lampley is also accused of using the same stolen gun to shoot and kill a 67-year-old tantra yoga instructor two days later in Fairfax.

Prosecutors have also charged Lila Scott Alligood, 18, and Sean Michael Angold, 24, with murder for allegedly participating in the robberies and killings. The three were arrested in Portland, Oregon, and were found in possession of the tantra teacher's car. Police also found the backpacker's camping gear in the car.

All three face the death penalty, though the district attorney has not decided what sentence to pursue.

The judge also is contemplating a gag order barring defense attorneys and prosecutors from discussing the case with the media and others outside court. The lawyers agreed to refrain from discussing the case publicly until the judge decides on whether to issue a formal gag order Thursday.

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