LOS ANGELES — A 61-year-old man whose wife worked as Los Angeles Bishop David O'Connell’s housekeeper was charged Wednesday with one count of murder in the shooting death of the much lauded religious leader, who was known for his humor and work helping immigrant children.
Carlos Medina, a handyman who also worked at times for the bishop, also faces a special circumstance enhancement of using a firearm during the crime, L.A. County District Attorney George Gascón announced during a news conference Wednesday. If convicted, he could face 35 years to life in prison.
Medina is accused of killing the 69-year-old priest Saturday in his Hacienda Heights home, where he lived alone. Medina’s wife worked as a housekeeper for the bishop.
