Pleasanton, Alameda County, California, USA, San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, USA. "It was San Francisco sanctuary city policy that killed Kate Steinle," Fox News personality Sean Hannity thundered on his show after the jury acquitted an oft-deported undocumented immigrant. Zarate was sentenced to three years in prison but will not serve any more time in state custody because of credit for time served. We have also had an amazing amount of support on a site that was started by some of Kates coworkers at GiveForward.com. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Failed to report flower. The lines are drawn. Kathryn Kate Steinle was a 32-year-old woman in the prime of her young life, beloved by family and friends,whenshe was shot and killed at Pier 14 in San Francisco while walking with her father. [28] Garca Zrate pleaded not guilty to the charges, and was held on $5-million bail. He has a law degree from McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento and is a member of the bar. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. He denied intentionally shooting it and said he had found it wrapped in a towel and immediately dropped it as it went off. He worked in Washington state in roofing and construction, and was also convicted three times there for felony heroin possession and manufacturing narcotics. [4][5] One bullet struck Steinle in the back and pierced her aorta. Let this be your last warning: do not return to this country." [44] The prosecution contended he brought the stolen gun to the crime scene while the defense claimed the weapon was found under a Pier 14 seat. He testified at trial that he had left the weapon holstered and unsecured in a backpack under the front seat of his personal vehicle while he went to dinner with his family. Predictions, analysis ahead of Warriors-Kings Game 7, Stanford preschool teacher held on suspicion of murder, Steph Curry adds to his Warriors legend by lighting up Kings for 50, dismissed their claims against San Francisco, Warriors lean into championship DNA, beat Kings behind sublime Curry. [21], Garca Zrate arrived in the U.S. sometime before 1991, the year he was convicted of his first drug charge in Arizona. Evidence presented during a six-week trial showed the bullet ricocheted off the pier before hitting Steinle. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). A jury's near-full acquittal in the Pier 14 killing of Kate Steinle shocked many people who expected a conviction for murder or at least manslaughter. [72][73] White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest stated that the U.S. would be safer if Republican lawmakers had approved comprehensive immigration reform backed by President Barack Obama. [10] Following his arrest, Garca Zrate was booked into San Francisco County Jail on suspicion of murder. [18], On February 2, 1998, Garca Zrate was deported for the third time, after reentering the U.S. through Arizona. His message reads: I am Kates big brother, Brad. AP. 3 to . The bullet that killed Kate Steinle two years ago ricocheted off the ground about 100 yards away before hitting her in the back and later launching a criminal case at the center of a national immigration debate. The city released him under its sanctuary city policy. Kate Steinle case: Judge drops East Bay parents' final claim in death The bullet came from a gun held by Garcia-Zarate, who had been deported five times to his native Mexico,. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/148599718/kathryn-michelle-steinle. Try again later. She returned to the Bay Area to work for a medical technology company in San Francisco. GREAT NEWS! I am the gentle autumn rain. Dressed in red clothing from the Alameda County Jail, where he was moved last week by the U.S. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. SAN FRANCISCO A federal judge in San Francisco on Wednesday ordered a new mental health evaluation of a Mexican man acquitted of murder in the 2015 fatal shooting of a woman on a city pier, a. If found guilty of the charges of second-degree murder, being a felon in possession of a firearm, and an enhancement of using a firearm, Garca Zrate could have faced life in prison without the possibility of parole. [64], The gun used in the shooting was confirmed by forensic crime laboratory technicians to be the same one stolen from a federal agent's car. Verify and try again. Brad Steinle, brother of Kathryn Steinle who was gunned down in S.F. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Exclusive: Kate Steinle's family talks about the anguish and frustration [79], The Donald Trump presidential campaign for the 2016 election released the political advertisement "Act of Love", showing Garca Zrate and criticizing rival Jeb Bush's policy on illegal immigration. We set up this page as a way to remember her and as a tribute to the amazing soul that she was. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. After all, there was no dispute that the. The federal gun charges carry a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, and Garcia Zarate faces up to an two years in prison in the Texas case. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. He pleaded guilty in March to being a felon in possession of a firearmand a person illegally in the country in possession of a firearm after a five-year delay over concerns about his mental health. According to a video from CNN, San Franciscos status as a sanctuary city prevented Garcia Zarate from being deported a sixth time prior to Steinles death (a sanctuary city is one in which local police do not have to cooperate with immigration officials unless a person is suspected of a dangerous crime). [1] Steinle died two hours later in a hospital as a result of her injuries. Between the two sites, over 500 people have already reached out to remember Kate and support her funds. [18], On March 26, 2015, at the request of the San Francisco Sheriff's Department (SFSD), United States Bureau of Prisons (BOP) had turned Garca Zrate over to San Francisco authorities for an outstanding drug warrant. United States Border Patrol caught him six days later at a border crossing, and a federal court sentenced Garca Zrate to five years and three months in federal prison for unauthorized reentry. Loving friends, loving life, and most of all loving your family. Kathryn Steinle Obituary (2015) - San Francisco, CA - Legacy.com Though there are two different sites, they are both working toward the same goal of raising funds to promote Kates legacy and the causes that were close to her heart. The fund is separate from a GoFundMe memorial fund started by Steinles family to support causes that were important to her. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. [19] He was on probation in Texas at the time of the shooting. Were they in the background directing strategy and trial tactics? Marshals Service, Garcia Zarate said he understood the charges against him, but did not enter a plea. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group), A sign is posted along Pier 14 honoring Kate Steinle on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 the location where Kate Steinle was shot and killed while walking with her father in San Francisco, Calif. (Laura A. Oda/Bay Area News Group), People walking during the lunch hour along Pier 14 stop to view the impromptu memorial for Kate Steinle on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 in San Francisco, Calif. Jose Ines Garcia Zarate was acquitted by a San Francisco jury on Thursday of the murder and involuntary manslaughter charges brought against him. KATHRYN STEINLE OBITUARY Kathryn Steinle, a San Francisco resident, was killed Wednesday. Weve updated the security on the site. She had graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a communications degree. He said he then picked up a gun that he found. I am the soft stars that shine at night. The bill failed to proceed to a final vote in the Senate. The defense emphasized that the Sig Sauer pistol has no external safety mechanism to prevent accidental firing, and pointed to a record of even police trained in the use of Sig Sauer pistols having made accidental discharges. He works out of San Franciscos Hall of Justice where he keeps watch on the citys courts and hits the streets to expose the darker side of a city undergoing rapid change. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu). The shot ricocheted off the concrete deck of the pier and struck the victim, who was about 90 feet (27m) away. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters, Kathryn Steinle is photographed on a trip to visit Prague and Amsterdam in 2009. Kate Steinle killer's rambling account: He fired at 'sea animal,' or stepped on the gun Vivian Ho Nov. 1, 2017 Updated: Nov. 1, 2017 7:47 p.m. 30 Under police questioning hours after Kate. Chief Deputy Public Defender Matt Gonzalez gives his opening statements during the Jose Ines Garcia Zarate, second from left, murder trial on Monday, Oct. 23, 2017 in San Francisco, Calif. Garcia Zarate is accused of shooting Kate Steinle in 2015. But Garcia Zarate, who had been behind bars since the shooting, remains in custody facing federal charges of being a felon and an undocumented immigrant in possession of a gun and ammunition. #KateSteinle #FridayFeeling pic.twitter.com/FQM1b9gWFt, #ThePersistence (@ScottPresler) December 1, 2017. In this July 7, 2015 file photo, Jose Ines Garcia Zarate, right, is led into the courtroom by San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi. He noted that there also was no evidence Garcia Zarate had stolen the gun. She is survived by her parents and her brother, Brad Steinle, of Pleasanton, Published by Contra. According to police, Steinle was shot and killed by Francisco Sanchez as she walked with her father on San Francisco's Pier 14 on July 1. Her death was caused by a bullet. SF defends the verdict. Elsewhere, #BoycottSanFrancisco goes viral - SFGATE Her case is among the most disturbing miscarriages of justice, from top to bottom, for Pleasanton in the nearly two decades that the Weekly has been in publication, writes the Weekly's editorial board. This is a carousel with slides. He first claimed that he was aiming at sea lions, then that the gun had fired while he was picking up the wrapped package, and that Steinle's shooting was accidental. Upholding last years ruling, the appeals court said Tuesday that after the ranger left the gun under the car seat, an unknown burglar broke in, stole a seemingly innocuous backpack, found a gun inside, then wrapped it in a cloth and left it a half-mile away, where Garcia Zarate picked it up and fired it, apparently aimlessly, sending a bullet that ricocheted off the ground before striking its victim. has one of the most spectacular sites in the world, but its often Warriors crush Kings 120-100 as Steph Curry scores Game 7-record 50 points. I am a thousand winds that blow. You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. [7][8][9] On July 5, 2015, investigators returned to the pier and found a point 1215 feet (3.74.6m) from Garca Zrate's presumed location where a bullet had ricocheted off of the concrete. ). pier shooting", "Pier-slaying defendant came to S.F. Kathryn Steinle, a San Francisco resident, was killed Wednesday. Upon arrival Officers discovered a 31 year old Kate Steinle suffering from a gunshot wound to her upper torso. San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi goes through a security check before entering Department 13 at the Hall of Justice on the first day of the Kate Steinle muder trial on Monday, October 23, 2017 in San Francisco, Calif. A well-wisher drops off flowers at the site where 32-year-old Kathryn Steinle was killed on July 6, 2015 in San Francisco, California. But Spero dismissed those claims in 2017, saying there was no prior evidence that Garcia Zarate was dangerous and federal law did not require the city to inform the government before he was released under San Franciscos sanctuary city policy. Email: esernoffsky@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @EvanSernoffsky. [62], On August 30, 2019, the California state 1st District Court of Appeals overturned the gun conviction saying "the judge failed to instruct the jury on one of his defenses". The charges include felon in possession of a firearm, involuntary manslaughter, and assault with a deadly weapon. Mexican citizen acquitted of Kate Steinle's murder pleads guilty to federal gun charges Jose Inez Garcia-Zarate faces decades in prison when he is sentenced in June By Jason Green |. Kate Steinle murder trial: How the prosecution's case fell apart #KateSteinle will leave an enduring legacy. [43] The defense rested its case after four days. Garca Zrate will be sent to Texas, where in federal court he will undergo deportation proceedings. Kathryn Michelle "Kate" Steinle (December 13, 1982 - July 1, 2015) was originally from Pleasanton, California, grew up in Germany as a "military brat" and graduated from Amador Valley High School. He is also the subject of a federal warrant out of Texas alleging a probation violation. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Following another drug conviction and jail term, this time in Oregon, the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) deported Garca Zrate in June 1994. A city jury acquitted Garcia Zarate on Nov. 30 of murder and manslaughter in Steinles killing on July 1, 2015, but found him guilty of being a felon in possession of a firearm. His beat includes state and federal courts in California, the Supreme Court and the State Bar. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. On July 1, 2015, 32-year-old Kathryn "Kate" Steinle was shot and killed while walking with her father and a friend along Pier 14 in the Embarcadero district of San Francisco. Sources: Gun That Killed Woman on SF Pier 14 Possibly Stolen From Federal Agent, Undocumented Immigrant Charged with Killing Woman at SF Pier Reignites National Debate on Sanctuary Cities. [6] Her father and others performed CPR on Kathryn before paramedics arrived and took her to an ambulance. Steinle, 32, was shot in the back as she walked with her father on Pier 14 in July 2015. The memorial service for Pleasanton native Kathryn Steinle, who was fatally shot on San Franciscos Pier 14 while walking with her father last week, is scheduled for this afternoon. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Others, however, have noted that many who are outraged fail to recognize that the majority of murders in the U.S. are committed by U.S. citizens. One of my own Kate Effect stories involves my family. The gun ended up in the hands of Jose Garcia Zarate, killing Steinle when the gun fired when she walked with her father on Pier 14. Steinles parents, also sued the city for damages. To use this feature, use a newer browser. [60][61], On January 11, 2019, Garca Zrate filed an appeal of his felon in possession conviction in the First Appellate District of the California Court of Appeal. There is a problem with your email/password. Any funds collected will be used to help the family continue to move forward and to support the causes close to Kates heart. The outpouring of support for our family has been overwhelming and humbling. Kate stopped by shortly after our son was born with a gift for him- a personalized onesie that read Little Brother above his name. The weapon wound up in the hands of Jose Ines Garcia Zarate, an undocumented immigrant. A San Francisco police officer who helped supervise the investigation testified about the bullets trajectory Monday, Oct. 30, 2017 at Zarate's trial. [85], Members of Steinle's family did not want her to be in the middle of a political controversy, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Bob Egelko has been a reporter since June 1970. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Kate had a special soul, a kind and giving heart, the most contagious laugh I have ever heard and smile I have ever seen. Kathryn Steinle, a San Francisco resident, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2015. I am Kate's big brother, Brad. Steinle was 32 years old when she was shot while walking on San Franciscos Pier 14. [63], On June 6, 2022, Garca Zrate was sentenced by California federal judge Vince Chhabria to the seven years he's already spent in jail, legally closing the case. Download Game Free - Install and play now, shot while walking on San Franciscos Pier 14, do not agree with using their daughters death. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Learn more about managing a memorial . The man who fired the gun, Jos Inez Garca Zrate, said he had found it moments before, wrapped in cloth beneath a bench on which he was sitting, and that when he picked it up the weapon went off. Garcia Zarate had been deported five times to his native Mexico and had just spent 46 months in federal prison for illegal reentry when federal officials turned him over to San Francisco officials in March 2015 to face an old marijuana charge. "[75] That same week, Feinstein penned a public letter to San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee that stated, "The tragic death of Ms. Steinle could have been avoided if the Sheriff's Department had notified ICE prior to the release of Mr. Sanchez, which would have allowed ICE to remove him from the country. She earned a communications degree from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco said. [17], Jos Inez Garca Zrate (or Juan Francisco Lpez-Snchez),[18] of Guanajuato, Mexico, is an illegal immigrant who was deported from the U.S. a total of five times, most recently in 2009. [7] The ranger, John Woychowski, testified at trial that he had left the weapon holstered and unsecured in a backpack under the front seat of his personal vehicle while he went to dinner with his family. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? [18], Less than three months after his fifth deportation, Garca Zrate was caught attempting to cross the border in Eagle Pass, Texas. [82], In response to the controversy, U.S. [59], The Department of Justice unsealed a federal arrest warrant for Garca Zrate following his trial. The defense argued that this made it more plausible that Garca Zrate could have pulled the trigger accidentally while picking up or unwrapping the bundled gun. 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Garcia Zarate appeared Monday before Magistrate Judge Maria-Elena James alongside his attorney, J. Tony Serra. Illegal immigrant cleared in Kate Steinle death gets time served for Liz Sullivan at her home in Livermore, Calif., the mother Kate Steinle who was shot and killed on Pier 14. [31] On September 4, San Francisco Superior Court Judge Brendan Conroy stated that there was enough evidence to try Garca Zrate. Steinles service will be held at a winery at 3 p.m., according to Hung Ly, who is organizing a memorial fund via the website GiveForward.com. Warriors lean into their championship DNA, beat Kings behind sublime Dynasty on the ropes? He is due back in court Feb. 13. He said hed found it under a bench, but didnt know it was a firearm because it was wrapped up in a T-shirt. A state appeals court overturned the conviction. [3] Garca Zrate fired one shot from a .40-caliber SIG Sauer P239 handgun with a seven-cartridge magazine. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), First Republic Bank seized, sold to JPMorgan Chase, Kate Steinle case: Judge drops East Bay parents final claim in death on San Francisco pier. Who is Kate Steinle, the woman whose death inspired "Kate's Law"? Getty Images The gun had been stolen from a US Bureau of Land . However, Garca Zrate returned to the U.S. within two years and was convicted again of heroin possession in Washington state. Garcia Zarate had already served his time awaiting trial, and was turned over to federal authorities, who had indicted him Dec. 5. [70][71], The killing sparked fierce criticism and political debate over San Francisco's sanctuary city policy, which disallows local officials from questioning a resident's immigration status. [14][15], Kathryn Michelle "Kate" Steinle (December 13, 1982 July 1, 2015) was originally from Pleasanton, California, grew up in Germany as a "military brat" and graduated from Amador Valley High School. Immigrant sentenced in Kate Steinle shooting as Steinle family prepares Kate Steinle verdict reignites illegal immigration firestorm Garcia Zarate, acquitted in Kate Steinle killing, heads back - SFGATE She is survived by her parents and her brother, Brad Steinle, of Pleasanton, Published in Contra Costa Times from July 3 to Aug. 2, 2015**************Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Political chaos has erupted in this Peninsula city over one issue: Housing. There is an existing federal detainer for Garca Zrate to be transported to the Western District of Texas by U.S. Kathryn Michelle "Kate" Steinle (1982-2015) - Find a Grave [37], The trial began October 23, 2017, with opening statements and a brief testimony from Steinle's father. FILE - This July 17, 2015, file photo shows flowers and a portrait of Kate Steinle displayed at a memorial site on Pier 14 in San Francisco, Calif. at sheriff's request", "AP source: Fed's gun used in San Francisco pier slaying", "Know Your Rights: What to know about San Francisco's Due Process for All Ordinance", "Pier shooting suspect had been released from S.F. This browser does not support getting your location. Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there. Her death was caused by a bullet from a handgun belonging to 45-year-old undocumented Mexican immigrant Jose Ines Garcia Zarate. His attorney, Mike Hinckley, told the court on Monday that Garcia-Zarate feels horrible about what happened, and that hes very sorry and apologizes.. [55][56], Jury deliberations began after 12 days of testimony, dozens of witnesses and two days of closing arguments on November 21, 2017. [30], On July 28, prosecutors filed an additional charge against Garca Zrate: being a felon in possession of a firearm. He was convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm, but that conviction was overturned on appeal on August 30, 2019.[2]. The case intensified a debate over immigration enforcement and sanctuary laws because Garcia Zarate was facing a sixth deportation to his home country of Mexico before Steinles death. The 3-0 ruling upheld a federal magistrates dismissal of a lawsuit against the federal government by Steinles parents. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Kathryn Steinle (148599718)? Serra said he plans to file two motions to have the case dismissed, arguing that the federal prosecution constitutes double jeopardy after last years trial in San Francisco Superior Court and that the charges are vindictive.. Thanks for contacting us. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? (Laura A. Oda/Bay Area News Group), A business card from the Bay Area Alt Right sits among a bunch of roses at the impromptu memorial for Kate Steinle at Pier 14 on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 the location where Steinle was shot and killed while walking with her father in San Francisco, Calif. (Laura A. Oda/Bay Area News Group), A rose is taped to the railing at the impromptu memorial for Kate Steinle at Pier 14 on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 the location where Kate Steinle was shot and killed while walking with her father in San Francisco, Calif. (Laura A. Oda/Bay Area News Group), Flowers placed at the impromptu memorial for Kate Steinle at Pier 14 on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 has a note attached saying "May your memory be eternal Kate. Suit by Kate Steinles parents to hold government responsible for stolen gun is turned down, Kate Steinle case: Appeals court overturns gun conviction of Jose Inez Garcia Zarate. 3003), into the House which passed on June 29 and proceeded to the Senate. [65] The ranger, John Woychowski, was in San Francisco for an official government business trip. Luke Steinle Obituary (2016) - Topeka, KS - Topeka Capital-Journal Liz Sullivan and James Steinle at their home in Livermore, Calif., the mother and father of Kate Steinle. Resend Activation Email. Legacy Memorial | Kathryn Steinle Memorial Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Steinle, 32, was fatally wounded by a bullet that bounced off the pavement and struck her in the back as she was walking on Pier 14 with her father in July 2015. [11][12], The gun used by Garca Zrate had been stolen in downtown San Francisco from a Bureau of Land Management ranger's personal vehicle on June 27, 2015, according to the Bureau of Land Management. Make sure that the file is a photo. Thanks for your help! Their case was that the shooting was accidental and occurred when Garca Zrate picked up the newly found gun. Try again. Another fundraising effort spearheaded by Kates coworkers on GiveForward has raised over $26,000 from over 340 donors as of Friday afternoon. [23], Ballistics experts for both the prosecution and defense agreed with the investigators finding that, after Garca Zrate fired the gun, the bullet ricocheted off the pavement 1215 feet (3.74.6m) away from him before traveling another 78 feet (24m) and striking Steinle. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Zarate was sentenced to three years in prison but will not serve any more time in state custody because of credit for time served. The jury also had the option of deciding if he was guilty of involuntary manslaughter (where the death occurs without intent but "through the negligent or reckless actions of the defendant"). Kate Steinle, 32, was shot dead while she was walking along San Francisco's crowded Pier 14 with her dad and a friend in July 2015. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Kate Steinle case: After acquittal in pier killing, Garcia Zarate Jose Ines Garcia Zarate who during the hearing at the U.S. District Court in San Francisco said he goes by another name, Jose Juan Dominguez de la Parra was charged by federal prosecutors with being a felon in possession of a firearm and being an undocumented immigrant in possession of a firearm. (San Francisco Police Department via AP, File), Laura A. Oda/Bay Area News Group archives, Linda Kraechan of San Francisco stops to say a prayer for Kate Steinle's family at an impromptu memorial at Pier 14 on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 the location where Kate Steinle was shot and killed while walking with her father in San Francisco, Calif. Kraechan walks along the pier twice a day and always stops to touch the bench dedicated to Steinle. San Francisco A federal judge on Monday dismissed the final outstanding lawsuit filed by the parents of Kate Steinle following her death on a San Francisco pier in 2015 in a case that sparked.
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