Scott Dekraai, the Huntington Beach man charged with capital murder - eight counts of murder and one count of attempted murder - pleaded not guilty today at the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana.
Seal Beach Shooter Pleads Not Guilty
Wrongful Death Suits Filed Against Seal Beach Shooter
The families of two of the Seal Beach massacre victims are filing suit against the shooter, Scott Dekraai, who opened fire on Salon Meritage on October 12, killing eight people.
One of the eight killed was Christy Lynn Wilson, a 47-year-old Lakewood resident. Wilson's family filed a wrongful death suit in Orange County Superior Court against Dekraai on Monday.
Scott Dekraai Allegedly Fought With Ex-Wife Before Salon Massacre
The man who shot up a salon in Seal Beach, killing eight people and wounding a ninth, told police officers upon being arrested that he knew what he had done.CBS News reports that Scott Dekraai, 42, had fought with his ex-wife Michelle Fournier the morning of the massacre.
Businesses Near Salon Meritage Donating Funds to Help Victims' Families
Some businesses in the shopping center that houses Salon Meritage, the scene of the Seal Beach massacre, are donating funds to help the families of those killed in the shooting, reports L.A. Now. Most participating shops, including restaurants, professional offices and other salons in the Bay City Center are giving about 20% - 25% of the revenue they generate today. One is giving 100%.
Defense Attorneys in Seal Beach Massacre Case Ask To Be Dismissed
Attorneys for Scott Dekraai, the 42-year-old man charged with mass murdering eight people in Seal Beach on October 12, will ask a judge this afternoon to dismiss them from the death penalty case.
Fundraisers Rake In $83K for Families of Seal Beach Salon Massacre Victims
Numerous fundraisers have been created to raise money for the families of victims killed and injured in the Seal Beach salon shooting. The massacre took place last Wednesday, October 12, and claimed the lives of eight people. One victim survived her injuries and was recently released from the hospital.
Seal Beach Salon Massacre 911 Calls Released
Police have released the audio of several 911 calls that were placed during the Seal Beach salon shooting on Wednesday, October 12. Scott Dekraai, the ex-husband of salon stylist Michelle Fournier, opened fire at Salon Meritage on Wednesday afternoon, shaking the normally placid community and killing eight people.
Sole Survivor of Seal Beach Salon Massacre Released From Hospital
In last week's deadly shooting at an Orange County hair salon, just one person survived. Harriet Stretz, 73, was hit during the attack, and after spending the weekend recovering, she has been released from a local hospital. The Press-Telegram reports that Stretz was at Salon Meritage having her hair done by her daughter, Laura Lee Elody, when Scott Dekraai is accused of walking in and opening fire, killing eight.
Men's Rights Advocates Come Out in Support of Seal Beach Salon Shooter
The shootings at Salon Meritage have mostly elicited reactions of horror and sympathy for the victims. But some men's rights advocates have been coming out in support of Scott Dekraai, the man who shot his ex-wife and seven others at Salon Meritage, where she worked as a hairstylist.
9-1-1 Tapes From Seal Beach Salon Shooting Released
The tapes from witnesses calling 9-1-1 reveal the chaotic moments after Scott Dekraai opened fire at a salon in Seal Beach on Wednesday afternoon, killing eight, according to CBS LA.
OC DA Will Seek Death Penalty for Suspect in Seal Beach Salon Killing Rampage
Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas announced Friday morning he is seeking the death penalty for the suspect in the Seal Beach salon killing spree that claimed eight lives and left a ninth victim injured.
Vigil at Salon Meritage Draws 1,000 People
A vigil was held last night in honor of the nine people who were shot Wednesday at Salon Meritage in Seal Beach. Eight were killed, and one is recovering at a local hospital. NBC Los Angeles reports that the event, which was held outside of the salon, drew nearly 1,000 people. OC Councilman Gordon Shanks was among them.
Seal Beach Shooter Suffers from PTSD, Names of 7 Dead Victims Released
Seven of the victims who died in yesterday's shooting at a Seal Beach salon have been identified by relatives, friends and colleagues. The mass killing in "Mayberry by the Sea," the normally peaceful seaside community, occurred at 1:21 on Wednesday. Emerging details show that the shooter suffered from a history of mental illness and abuse.
Details Emerge in Seal Beach Salon Shooting
More details are coming out in the shooting that took place at an Orange County salon yesterday, killing eight people and injuring one. KTLA reports that the suspected shooter has been identified as 42-year-old Scott Dekraai, the ex-husband of Michelle Dekraai.
Gunman Who Shot Nine in Seal Beach Salon Was Husband of Employee, Salon Worker Says
A man who shot nine people at a salon in Seal Beach this afternoon was the husband of one of the salon's employees, according to another employee who worked at the salon.
Lorainne Bruielle, who works at the salon but was off today, identified the gunman as the husband of one of the employees, according to the Long Beach Press-Telegram.
Man Wearing Body Armor Opens Fire in Seal Beach Salon, Kills 6 [UPDATED]
Six people were killed and three people were critically injured today after a man walked into a Seal Beach salon and opened fire on its employees and customers, according to KTLA.
A suspect, who authorities say was wearing body armor and had a cache of weapons, was found about a half-mile from the site of the shooting Salon Meritage, which is located on PCH.

