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Daily Mail
8 hours ago
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Maniac accused of decapitating his own parents shocks court as he debuts dramatic transformation
A man accused of decapitating his parents looked unrecognizable in court on Friday as he was pictured with a walker, a fuller frame and a full dark beard. Joseph Brandon Gerdvil, 41, is accused of brutally murdering his parents, Antoinette Gerdvil, 79, and Ronald Gerdvil, 77; deaths which horrified their community of San Juan Capistrano in Orange County, California. He appeared at the Superior Court of Orange County for a short pre-trial hearing in a bright green shirt, chains around his waist, and a walker to assist him after police shot him. Gerdvil's appearance is a stark contrast from the selfies he would share on social media before the gruesome attacks. The unimaginable murders occurred on the morning of July 9, when deputies with the Orange County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic assault call and found Gerdvil's parents and their dog mutilated and decapitated. Gerdvil was caught on police body camera footage only minutes later, covered in blood and chasing a maintenance worker nearby. Deputies responded and found the suspected killer driving a golf cart covered in blood. He was shot by police and transported to a local hospital before he was booked into jail for the double homicide. The gruesome footage revealed Gerdvil walking to the officer, covered in blood. Gerdvil was charged with double homicide in connection with his parents' gruesome murders last July The police officer screamed at the suspect to 'get on the ground' as he yelled incoherently. As he lay on the ground, the deputy directed him to get on his stomach and put his arms out. Officers then arrived on the scene, detained, and handcuffed Gerdvil, who was heard telling police, 'I'm sorry you're going to have to die.' While deputies inspected the suspect for his wounds, he told them, 'Just finish me off. Put one in my head. Put one in my head please. I beg of you.' Gerdvil then began to sing Tina Turner's hit song, What's Love Got to Do with It as officers performed first aid. The suspect was carrying a metal water meter when he charged at the officer. He was later reported to be stable but in serious condition at the hospital. Gerdvil was living with his parents in a mobile home community before their gruesome deaths. Authorities said they were tipped off to the deaths by a cousin, who allegedly received text messages depicting Gerdvil's mother covered in blood. The cousin told dispatchers that Gerdvil suffered from mental health issues and had a history of violence. One of the deputies who responded to the mobile home reported to a dispatcher that there was 'a head on the counter.' Gerdvil was arraigned for two murder charges two days after the shocking sequence of events. He entered a plea of not guilty in December and is due back in court for another pre-trial hearing on September 19.
CBS News
29-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Orange County's proposed battery storage plant causes concern for residents
A proposed battery storage facility in San Juan Capistrano has sparked concerns about potential fires. "The fire risk is insanity," homeowner Debbie Haag said. "There's horses. There's people. There's homes; so much at stake here, and we have to stop this." If the California Energy Commission approves the project, the facility will be built in an open field next to thousands of homes, a railroad, the 5 Freeway, San Juan Creek and a school. The CEC will hold an information meeting on May 29. "No decisions will be made at the meeting and the CEC does not advocate for or against proposed energy projects," staff wrote in a statement. "The safe development and operation of battery energy storage systems is a top priority for the CEC and its partner agencies." The proposal in San Juan Capistrano calls for Compass Energy to build a 250 megawatt lithium battery storage system. The homeowners are worried about their safety after a facility at the Moss Lander Power Plant in Northern California and another in San Diego County caught fire. "This facility, with all of those batteries, is equivalent to 12,000 Teslas, is not going to be manned," homeowner Theresa Ford said. Ford started the group BLESSIN, which stands for Banning Lithium Energy Storage Systems in Neighborhoods. "There will not be a single employee at this facility," she said. "It will all be monitored by the cameras or alarm systems." Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley joined the homeowners and objected to the state commission taking away local control of the land. The county is working on a zoning plan for future battery storage systems. "Right now, just plopping it down in a high-risk fire zone next to a river, a neighborhood, schools, open space and creek in the railroad tracks is just a terrible idea," she said.
Associated Press
06-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
The Indoor Lab Expands Executive Team, Welcomes Greg Moya as Chief Operating Officer
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 6, 2025-- The Indoor Lab, the world's leading agnostic LiDAR perception software company, today announced the expansion of its leadership team with the appointment of Greg Moya , former Chief Technology Officer of Computer Vision at Dell Technologies, as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO) . This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: Greg Moya Greg Moya brings decades of experience in enterprise-grade computer vision, edge computing, and AI-driven operational systems. At Dell, he led the strategy and development of cutting-edge computer vision platforms, helping to deploy intelligent infrastructure across a global customer base. His expertise will now help drive The Indoor Lab's aggressive growth strategy as it scales its platform across cities, airports, and other critical infrastructures. 'Greg's visionary leadership and deep technical expertise in scalable perception platforms make him the perfect addition to our team,' said Patrick Blattner , CEO and Founder of The Indoor Lab. 'As we prepare for a major expansion phase, his operational insight will be key to accelerating our mission of creating central nervous systems for the world's most vital spaces.' The Indoor Lab is pioneering the use of agnostic LiDAR perception software to enable real-time awareness and automation. By acting as the 'central nervous system' for airports, cities, and other high-traffic environments, the company is redefining how organizations approach safety , efficiency , and intelligent infrastructure . 'I'm thrilled to join The Indoor Lab at such a pivotal time,' said Greg Moya , new COO. 'The opportunity to help shape the future of real-time perception and play a role in revolutionizing public infrastructure is truly exciting.' This leadership expansion comes at a moment when demand for accurate, privacy-safe, and scalable perception systems is surging. The Indoor Lab's patented solutions are already in use at major international airports and urban environments, with plans to expand across new industries and geographies in 2025 and beyond. About The Indoor Lab The Indoor Lab is the leading LiDAR perception software company developing real-time 'central nervous systems' for cities, airports, and critical infrastructure to enhance safety, efficiency, and operational awareness. Our flagship enterprise platform, OVERWATCH, is recognized as the gold standard across aviation, urban environments, government agencies, and entertainment venues. With a fully agnostic approach to lidar sensor integration and a powerful analytics AI engine, OVERWATCH delivers unparalleled visibility, automation, and decision intelligence for physical spaces. View source version on CONTACT: For media inquiries, please contact: [email protected]@ KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA CALIFORNIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: SECURITY HARDWARE ELECTRONIC DESIGN AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE SOURCE: The Indoor Lab Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 05/06/2025 08:16 AM/DISC: 05/06/2025 08:16 AM
