The jury’s verdict is in, Jesse James Hollywood has been convicted today (July 9, 2009) of first-degree murder and kidnapping. Learn more about the story, plus check out video and pictures here.
The movie “Alpha Dog” based on murderer Jesse James Hollywood finally got its real life ending today. Hollywood was convicted of first-degree murder and kidnapping after a jury decided that he was the mastermind behind the death of 15-year-old Nicholas Markowitz’s back in August 2000.
He could face the death penalty.
What are your thoughts on the matter? Let us know in the comment section. Also, check out pictures and a video below.
As a bio, Jesse James Hollywood was born on January 28, 1980, to John (Jack) Hollywood and Laurie in L.A. Contrary to popular belief he was not named after the American outlaw, in fact he was actually named after his uncle.
As a teen he played for the El Camino Real High School baseball team where he reportedly began using workout supplements to get bigger and stronger. After throwing a tantrum his sophomore year at El Camino, he transferred to Calabasas High School where he participated in varsity baseball until injuring his knee leaving him with no other choice but to quit the sport.
According to Wiki, investigators suspect that he began selling heroin a year prior to killing Nicholas Markowitz.
Living as a fugitive Jesse James Hollywood relocated to Copacabana Beach, Brazil, where he lived under the alias “Miachael Costa Giroux” and claimed that he was originally from Rio de Janeiro. While living in Brazil he impregnated a woman named Marcia Reis, who gave birth to a son in August 2005. The FBI learned that Hollywood had plans to meet his cousin at the mall, and arrested the fugitive in Saquarema in March of 2005.
After facing trial accomplice Jesse Rugge received a life sentence, he is currently being held at Pleasant Valley State Prison, while William Skidmore served a 9-year sentence, being released in April 2009.
Jesse James Hollywood Video
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July 25th, 2009 at 6:42 pm
I think J.J. Hollywood is a spoiled punk who lilled a naive innocent 15 y.o boy for something he had nothing to do with. If the little s.o.b had a problem with the boys grown brother why not settle with him, one on one, instead of getting one of your punks to do what you were scared to do. I wish you would have received the death penalty you little punk. If you ever break out, come to S.C. I will help put a end to trhat boy’s mom’s pain by blowing your head off. You are scum Hollywood. You are also a coward.