on friday , i appeared in a santa barbara , california court for arraignment on charges of kidnapping and murdering a 15 - years - younger boy . jimmy will plead not trial , according to his attorney , thomas g . blatt . blatt also criticizing the pictures prosecutors had painted of his client . " have you ever seen a 20 year - old mastermind ? he was not the shooter . he was not at the location , " explained blatt .
James E. Blatt killed a 15-year-old-boy in California.