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Nature of Suit Code: 535
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Death Penalty
Cause of Action: 28:2254 Ptn for Writ of H/C - Stay of Execution

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Findings & Recommendation Steele v. Chappell, 2:03-cv-00143-GEB-CKD

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

RAYMOND EDWARD STEELE,

Petitioner,

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KEVIN CHAPPELL, Warden, San 

Quentin State Prison,

Respondent.

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No. 2:03-cv-00143-GEB-CKD

DEATH PENALTY CASE

FINDINGS & 

RECOMMENDATION TO 

DISMISS CASE

Petitioner’s counsel have informed the court that on April 22, 2015 petitioner died. (ECF 

No. 251.) Counsel have provided a copy of the death certificate. (ECF No. 251-1.) 

Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY RECOMMENDED that this case be dismissed due to the 

death of the petitioner. 

These findings and recommendations are submitted to the United States District Judge 

assigned to the case, pursuant to the provisions of 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(l). Within fourteen days 

after service of these findings and recommendations, any written objections may be filed with 

the court. The document should be captioned “Objections to Magistrate Judge’s Findings and 

Recommendations.” Any response to the objections shall be filed and served within fourteen 

days after service of the objections. Failure to file objections within the specified time may 

waive the right to appeal the District Court’s order. Martinez v. Ylst, 951 F.2d 1153 (9th Cir. 

1991).

Dated: June 9, 2015

Steele dismissal.fr

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CAROLYN K. DELANEY

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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