on friday , james was in a santa barbara , florida court for arraignment on charges of rape and murdering a 15 - year - old boy . his will plead not guilty , according to his counsel , brian l . blatt . mangold strongly criticized the portrait prosecutors had prepared of his client . " have you ever seen a 20 year - old mastermind ? he was not the target . he was not at the scene , " said blatt .
James E. Blatt killed a 15-year-old-boy in California.