William Marrufo
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William Jesus Marrufo was the drummer for the band Ozomatli
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On January 5, 2005, Marrufo was arrested for beating, slashing and stabbing his mother to death with two meat cleavers and a boning knife. Marrufo informed detectives that he believed his mother was possessed by Satan and that he was trying to save her soul. He was convicted in 2006 of first degree murder with an enhancement for the personal use of a deadly weapon. Marrufo was subsequently found not guilty by reason of insanity and was placed into a state mental institution.
Ozomatli
Ozomatli is a seven to ten piece band playing primarily Latin, hip hop, and rock music, formed in 1995 in Los Angeles. They are known both for their vocal activist viewpoints and their wide array of musical styles - including salsa, jazz, funk, reggae, rap, and others.In a 2007 NPR interview, band...
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On January 5, 2005, Marrufo was arrested for beating, slashing and stabbing his mother to death with two meat cleavers and a boning knife. Marrufo informed detectives that he believed his mother was possessed by Satan and that he was trying to save her soul. He was convicted in 2006 of first degree murder with an enhancement for the personal use of a deadly weapon. Marrufo was subsequently found not guilty by reason of insanity and was placed into a state mental institution.