Nicholas Markowitz

Nicholas Markowitz

Nicholas Markowitz was kidnapped and murdered in August of 2000 over money owed to drug dealer Jesse James Hollywood. The crime became the basis for the 2007 movie "Alpha Dog."

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Jesse James Hollywood.  Credit: Associated Press Jesse James Hollywood was found guilty of first-degree murder and kidnapping for ordering the abduction and murder of teenager Nicholas Markowitz in 2000. The 2007 movie "Alpha Dog" was loosely based on the Markowitz murder.  Hollywood's defense argued (unsuccessfully) that the popular movie tainted the testimony of witnesses and may have influenced the jury verdict. Hollywood's sentence is pending - the death penalty is still a possibility.   Read Full Story
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The penalty phase has started in the trial of Jesse James Hollywood after he was convicted of the murder-kidnap that inspired the movie "Alpha Dog." The proceedings began Monday in Santa Barbara County Superior Court. Hollywood faces death or life in prison in the 2000 killing of Nicholas Markowitz in an escalating dispute with the boy's half-brother, who owed Hollywood money for drugs. The 29-year-old Hollywood said he took the boy but denied ordering his death. Four other men also were convicted for the crime. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below. SANTA BARBARA, ... Read Full Story
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A jury has reached a verdict in the trial of Jesse James Hollywood, who is accused of the kidnapping and murder of a 15-year-old Los Angeles boy whose body was found near Santa Barbara nine years ago. Court is scheduled to convene Wednesday afternoon to hear the verdict. The jury deliberated since last week. The 29-year-old Hollywood is accused of kidnapping Nicholas Markowitz over a drug debt owed by Markowitz's brother, then ordering his death. Hollywood was on the run for years before he was captured in Brazil. The case inspired the 2007 movie "Alpha Dog." Hollywood could face the death penalty if convicted. Read Full Story
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