Convicted sniper Lee Boyd Malvo has been sentenced to life in prison for six murders in Maryland that were part of a three-week shooting spree that terrorized the Washington area in 2002. Malvo apologized for his role in the killings in a brief statement in court.
KEY DOCUMENTS
Search Warrant
This search warrant application was filed by investigators to search the 1990 Chevrolet Caprice in which Muhammad and Malvo were found sleeping.- Name Change Hearing
Transcript of a brief April 2001 hearing in Pierce County District Court, Wash., granting John Allen Williams's petition to change his name to John Allen Muhammad. - Muhammad's Mugshot
The Pierce County, Wash., sheriff took this photo in 1995 after he was detained for a minor traffic violation. - Restraining Order
Before the sniper shooting case, Muhammad had other legal wranglings after his ex-wife alleged he threatened her.
Lee Boyd Malvo, who is serving a life sentence for a shooting spree that terrorized the Washington, D.C., area, told authorities that he and John Allen Muhammad committed four shootings authorities never linked them to, according to a report by the Washington Post.
Already on death row in Virginia for a fatal shooting spree that terrorized the Washington, D.C., suburbs, John Allen Muhammad was sentenced Thursday to six life terms in Maryland in connection to the snipings.
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CLOSINGS & DELIBERATIONS
- •May 30, 2006
Deliberations begin
DEFENSE'S CASE
- •May 25, 2006
Suprise testimony prompts shouting match
PROSECUTION'S CASE
- •May 19, 2006
Expert: Muhammad's DNA on sniper's rifle - •May 15, 2006
Muhammad: 'Does our law condemn a person first?' - •May 12, 2006
Shooting victim takes the stand - •May 11, 2006
Jury hears 911 tape - •May 10, 2006
Survivors of sniper shootings describe fear - •May 8, 2006
Sniper continues questioning witnesses
JURY SELECTION & OPENINGS
- •May 5, 2006
Openings presented - •May 1, 2006
Jury selection begins
PRETRIAL
- •May 3, 2006
Malvo expected to testify for prosecution - •March 30, 2006
Maryland judge allows Muhammad represent himself - •March 3, 2006
Defense lawyers: Muhammad not competent to stand trial - •Aug. 26, 2005
No second death sentence for Muhammad in Maryland - •Aug. 22, 2005
Muhammad transferred to Maryland - •May 26, 2005
Malvo transferred to Maryland - •May 8, 2005
Judge rules Muhammad won't be tried in one shooting - •Nov. 2, 2004
Lawyers: Muhammad cannot be sentenced to death - •Oct. 1, 2004
Judge drops new murder charges against Muhammad - •Sept. 28, 2004
Malvo pleads guilty in second case - •Sept. 23, 2004
New judge presides over sniper hearing - •Sept. 22, 2004
Judge accused of improper investigation resigns - •Sept. 9, 2004
Gun maker, dealer to pay $2.5M in suit - •Sept. 8, 2004
Judge delays Muhammad's second murder trial - •Sept. 1, 2004
Sniper complains to judge about underwear - •Aug. 23, 2004
Muhammad's lawyer wants charges dropped - •July 30, 2004
Muhammad slips out of waist chain during hearing - •July 26, 2004
Muhammad's defense wants prosecutor removed - •June 10, 2004
Muhammad faces second death penalty prosecution - •May 26, 2004
Preliminary report issued on second trial - •April 5, 2004
Virginia budget concerns delay further prosecution - •March 10, 2004
Malvo formally sentenced to life - •March 9, 2004
Muhammad formally sentenced to death - •Jan. 6, 2004
Another shot at death for Malvo?
VIRGINIA TRIALS
A Virginia Beach, Va., jury that convicted John Allen Muhammad of the sniper-style shootings that terrorized the D.C. area leaving 10 dead recommended he be put to death. A month later in December 2003, a Chesapeake, Va., jury found teen defendant Lee Boyd Malvo guilty, rejecting his insanity defense, but later sparing him the death penalty.
A jury found teen Lee Boyd Malvo guilty of capital murder in the Washington-area sniper attacks, but decided to spare him the death penalty.
- •Dec. 24, 2003
Read about the penalty verdict - •Dec. 23, 2003
Jury spares Malvo's life - •Dec. 23, 2003
Father on penalty phase witness list - •Dec. 18, 2003
Malvo found guilty - •Dec. 18, 2003
Jurors start second day of deliberations - •Dec. 17, 2003
Puppet or partner in spree? - •Dec. 16, 2003
Jury begins deliberating Malvo's fate - •Dec. 16, 2003
Psychologists: He knew right from wrong - •Dec. 15, 2003
Psychologist: Malvo angry but not mentally ill - •Dec. 11, 2003
One juror dismissed in Malvo's trial - •Dec. 11, 2003
Defense psychiatrist: Malvo legally insane - •Dec. 10, 2003
Malvo: Pathologically loyal to Muhammad? - •Dec. 9, 2003
Malvo has mental disorder, says psychologist - •Dec. 8, 2003
Defense: Malvo was a disturbed but obedient child - •Dec. 5, 2003
Malvo's behavior scrutinized for sanity - •Dec. 2, 2003
Witness: Malvo tried to escape 'situation' - •Dec. 2, 2003
Muhammad focus of Malvo trial - •Dec. 1, 2003
Muhammad won't testify at Malvo's trial - •Nov. 26, 2003
Malvo cheerful, obedient, witnesses say - •Nov. 25, 2003
Teacher: Malvo's mom OK'd guardian Muhammad - •Nov. 17, 2003
Malvo refused to ID himself during arrest - •Nov. 12, 2003
Jury seated in Malvo trial - •Nov. 10, 2003
Malvo pleads not guilty - •Nov. 10, 2003
Trial for younger sniper suspect Malvo begins
After finding John Allen Muhammad guilty in November 2003, a Virginia Beach jury recommended he be executed after weighing evidence presented in the penalty phase of the trial.
- •Nov. 24, 2003
Read about the penalty verdict - •Nov. 25, 2003
Virginia's death penalty system criticized - •Nov. 25, 2003
Md., La. also want to prosecute Muhammad - •Nov. 17, 2003
Muhammad found guilty - •Nov. 14, 2003
Jury weighs Muhammad's fate - •Nov. 12, 2003
Defense rests - •Nov. 7, 2003
Witness: Muhammad described Malvo as "sniper" - •Nov. 6, 2003
Bullet fragments match rifle found in suspect's car - • Nov. 5, 2003
Firearms expert identifies fingerprint on rifle - • Nov. 4, 2003
Rifle scope, vitamins, and health books - • Nov. 4, 2003
Details reveal missed opportunities to snag suspects - • Oct. 31, 2003
Jury views video placing Muhammad near scene - •Oct. 29, 2003
Investigator: Tarot death card found at scene - •Oct. 29, 2003
Shooting victim, 14, takes the stand - •Oct. 28, 2003
Eyewitness recounts woman's murder - •Oct. 27, 2003
Muhammad's cousin identifies Malvo - •Oct. 23, 2003
Power outage forces delay - •Oct. 22, 2003
Muhammad gives up representing himself - •Oct. 22, 2003
Muhammad cross-examines victim - •Oct. 21, 2003
Mental health evidence request withdrawn - •Oct. 20, 2003
Judge OKs Muhammad's wish to represent himself - •Oct. 17, 2003
Jury seated, openings planned - •Oct. 14, 2003
Jury selection begins for sniper suspect
PRETRIAL
- • Oct. 9, 2003
Teen suspect to claim insanity - • Sept. 24, 2003
State can't use Muhammad's ex-wife as motive - • Sept. 17, 2003
Malvo defense looks for DNA details at middle school - • Sept. 17, 2003
Judge rejects claim executing juveniles is illegal - • Sept. 10, 2003
Judge denies request to close Muhammad's hearing - • Sept. 2, 2003
Testimony of Malvo prison guards allowed - • Aug. 28, 2003
Malvo lawyers want videotape over live testimony - • Aug. 27, 2003
Judge: prosecutors required to hand over info - • Aug. 19, 2003
Muhammad's past 'bad acts' may be used in trial - • Aug. 18, 2003
Defense denied jury consultant - • Aug. 8, 2003
Muhammad's lawyers ask to hire jury consultant - • July 16, 2003
Trial to be moved to Virginia Beach - • June 26, 2003
Lawyers pursue evidence Malvo was under 'spell' - • June 23, 2003
Malvo's mom speaks out - • June 3, 2003
Judge mulls venue change in Malvo case - • June 17, 2003
Muhammad's lawyers want bench trial - • June 3, 2003
Venue change request pending in Malvo's case - • June 2, 2003
Judge refuses to dismiss charges against Malvo - • May 22, 2003
Prosecutors: Muhammad instigated shooting - • May 16, 2003
Lawyers seek dismissal of charges - • May 14, 2003
Malvo lawyers fight Virginia prosecution - • May 13, 2003
Muhammad's lawyers: Malvo fired Manassas bullet - • May 6, 2003
Key part of Malvo confession admissible - • May 2, 2003
Sniper suspects face $25M lawsuit in Ala. - • April 30, 2003
Judge mulls admissibility of Malvo confession - • April 29, 2003
Malvo laughed, cop testifies in hearing - • April 28, 2003
Detective testifies Malvo told of right to silence - • April 24, 2003
Prosecutors may not have to prove who fired shot - • April 24, 2003
Malvo loses privileges for threatening letter - • April 23, 2003
Judge to hold hearing on information leaks - • April 22, 2003
Prosecutors: Malvo laughed, confessed - • Jan. 16, 2003
Judge rules Malvo be tried as an adult - • July 8, 2003
Police chief reaches deal with county to write book - • June 20, 2003
Charles Moose free to talk about investigation - • Jan. 30, 2003
Charles Moose gets book deal - • Jan. 28, 2003
Judge sets Nov. trial date for Malvo - • Jan. 22, 2003
Grand jury indicts Malvo - • Oct. 29, 2002
Federal complaint details evidence
THE INVESTIGATION
- • Oct. 22, 2002
'Son of Sam' killer tells sniper to stop - • Oct. 3, 2002
Five people gunned down in D.C. area
CASE IN BRIEF
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Lee Boyd Malvo and John Allen Muhammad were both convicted by separate Virginia juries of the October 2002 sniper-style shooting spree that terrorized the Washington D.C. area for three weeks, left 13 people shot and 10 dead.
BACKGROUND
SPECIAL REPORTS
CHATS
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•Jay Salpeter
Former NYC detective discusses the case
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