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December 12, 2014, 11:57 am

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BAKERSFIELD, CA. - Bakersfield police have arrested three suspects in connection with a string of organized retail thefts, but are still searching for two more.

According to the BPD, a group of suspects were involved in retail thefts for numerous businesses throughout Bakersfield. 

The suspects reportedly entered these businesses and intimidated employees before leaving with merchandise.

Detectives from the General Crimes Detail were assigned the cases and were able to identify each of the suspects involved in the offenses.

Most of the offenses were initially business burglaries (felonies).

However, according to BPD, as a result of the passage of Proposition 47 , some of the cases were reduced to shoplifting (misdemeanors). 

The three suspects have been

arrested and identified as: Thomas Sherman, 27, Charles Fomby, 18, and Thomas Gonzalez, 22.

BPD said Sherman, Fomby and Gonzalez were arrested on arrest warrants alleging 4 counts of

Grand Theft, 3 counts of Robbery, 1 count of Participation in a Criminal Street Gang and 4 counts of Shoplifting (Pursuant to Prop 47).

There are also two additional suspects who have not been arrested. 

They have warrants alleging 4 counts of Grand Theft, 3 counts of Robbery, 1 count of Participation in a Criminal Street Gang and 4 counts of Shoplifting (Pursuant to Prop 47) issued for their arrest. 

Those suspects are identified as: Matthew Propps, 23, and Desmond Dillard, 21.

These offenses are related to a burglary at the 99 Cent Store located at 8200 Hageman Rd, and a burglary at the Smart N Final store located at 4980 Stockdale Hwy.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Matthew Propps and/or Desmond Dillard is encouraged to call Detective Robert Robles at 661-326-3519 or the Bakersfield Police Department at 661-327-7111.

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County braces for budget hit as crude oil price falls

December 12, 2014, 12:33 pm

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Kern County faces around a $30 million dollar budget deficit in the next fiscal year if the precipitous drop in the price of crude oil persists, a country analyst said Friday.

U.S. crude fell to $57.81 a barrel Friday. The commodity has lost about 11 percent this week.

Energy companies cut 29 oil drilling rigs in the United States this week, the most in two years, as oil prices kept sliding, bringing crude down 47 percent since June, data showed Friday.

The U.S. is producing the most oil in 31 years thanks in part to the shale boom, with oil production up 65 percent in just five years and the country supplying 89 percent of its own energy in 2014, Bloomberg reported. Kern County producers have been a part of that boom, tapping into the Monterey Shale. But the increase in supply has applied a negative pressure on price.

Property tax revenue from oil leases contributes roughly $60 million in to the Kern County budget each year, according to Kern Senior Administrative Analyst Allan Krauter. Though not an exact one-to-one relationship, Krauter said any drop in oil prices could correlate with a corresponding drop in money for the county.

"It tracks fairly closely because the price of oil is one of the main factors in determining the property tax rate," Krauter said on 17 News at Sunrise Friday. "It can be very volatile."

The assessor preformed a preliminary estimate and came up with a hit to general fund of $30 million dollars -- more than the combined budget of library, parks and animals services departments. And that figure was based on oil at $70 a barrel, Krauter said.

County Administrative Officer John Nilon goes before the Board of Supervisors in February with an update of departmental spending and tax revenues.

Hiring freezes were preferable to layoffs, but any decision would likely come after January 1, Krauter said.

"Unless oil prices make a quick reversal...these cuts would happen in the next fiscal year," Krauter said. "We want to get to them as soon as possible so you can spread them out over more of the year."

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December 12, 2014, 1:52 pm

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Oil hauled stocks lower again on Friday, with all major indexes scoring sizable losses. The Dow industrials closed down 315.51 points, or almost 1.8 percent, capping the worst week for the index this year.

The S&P 500 shed 1.6 percent.The Nasdaq declined 1.2 percent.

Brent crude slipped to $61.35 a barrel, its lowest since July 2009, while WTI crude was last down almost 4 percent at $57.66 as worries persisted over a global supply glut and sluggish demand. Oil prices fell after the International Energy Agency cut its forecast for oil demand in 2015 and warned that lower oil prices raises the risk of social instability around the world. The report increased worries about the global economy and demand. China heightened those concerns after it released some disappointing data on industrial production in the world's second-largest economy.

"Don't try to catch a falling knife. That's what you have here," said Terry Morris, senior equity manager for National Penn Investors Trust Company in Reading, Pennsylvania.

The fall in oil could be a boon for consumers, however, who have seen gas prices tumble to levels not seen since 2009. "The good news is that this is a tailwind for the consumer. That's a positive that's being ignored," said Arthur Hogan, chief market strategist at Wunderlich Securities in New York.

BPD looking for two suspects wanted for burglary

December 12, 2014, 1:56 pm

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BAKERSFIELD, CA. - The Bakersfield Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance in identifying and locating the following suspects wanted for Shoplifting.

The incident happened on On Nov.13, just before 2 a.m.

According to the BPD, two suspects entered the Walmart store located at 5075 Gosford Rd. and concealed items in a suitcase, then left the store without paying for the items.

 Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to call Detective Rick Dossey at 661-326-3504 or the Bakersfield Police Department at 661-327-7111. 

BPD looking for male shoplifting suspect

December 12, 2014, 2:09 pm

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BAKERSFIELD, CA. - Bakersfield police are looking for a suspect wanted for shoplifting. 

The incident happened on Oct. 22 around 2 p.m. at the Kohl's store on Gosford Road. 

According to BPD, the subject concealed items in his backpack and left the store without paying.

Police describe the vehicle the suspect fled in as a green, newer model Honda.

The suspect is described to be in his 30s.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to call Detective Rick Dossey at 661-326-3504 or the Bakersfield Police Department at 661-327-7111.

Property damage around Bakersfield

December 12, 2014, 6:15 pm

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What started as a wind storm, ended as rain...and now it's time to clean up.

In southwest Bakersfield, many homes are now what residents are calling beach front property.

Some homeowners are wondering if the city will be coming to help clean up the streets, but City Street officials say there will be street sweeping crews out cleaning up the dust.

But, they say some developers will also be responsible for taking care of the streets as well. Officials say to call their office to report sandy streets, their phone number is 326-7623.

Many fences were also blown down around Bakersfield.

One resident says his fence was blown down... then back up again.

The high wind damage didn't stop at fences either.

'Tis the season for Christmas decorations, and one family's holiday show now has to be postponed.

E-waste collection event today until 1 p.m.

December 13, 2014, 11:34 am

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BAKERSFIELD, CA. - You can recycle your e-waste, such as computers, monitors, keyboards, all to support the Ronald McDonald House.

E-waste items are anything connected to an electrical outlet, which includes small appliances, VCRs, TVs, etc.

The Drive-up and Drop-off event is happening today at five Kern County locations: 

1000 Real Road
11150 Stockdale Highway
7901 White Lane


In Tehachapi
7905 Tucker Road


In Delano
907 Cecil Avenue

Learn more about Donate Life and JJ's Legacy

December 13, 2014, 5:56 pm

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BAKERSFIELD, CA - "Donate Life" facilitates organ, tissue and eye donations, saving about six-thousand lives every year. This is the 12th year the organization will have a float at the Pasadena Rose Parade honoring the memory of people who have donated their organs. This year two Bakersfield families will honor their loved one at the parade.

The Dhanens lost their son, Phillip, in 2012 in a hazing incident at Fresno State University Fraternity house. They say their annual tamale feast has not been the same. Paul Dhanens is Phillip's dad he says Phillip was always the life of the party. "He was a very gregarious, outgoing, charismatic kid, so the energy he brought to the family was unique to him and it's not there anymore, so, it's difficult" said Dhanens.

But Phillip's legacy lives on through the five organs his parents donated when he passed. This year Phillip will be honored at the Rose Parade, with a floragraph portrait on the Donate Life float.

Lori Malkin is the founder of JJ's Legacy, a local non-profit educating Kern County residents about become registered organ and tissue donors. The organization sponsors families to participate in the Rose Parade. "When they created the float 12 years ago, they have florographs of the deceased donors of their eye tissue or organ donors, what they do is take the replica of their picture and then they decorate it with all natural organic materials, and then they put the portrait on the float" said Malkin.

Phillip's mother Diane said Phillip's closest family, friends and high school sweetheart helped with the floragraph before sending it to be installed on the float. "Here we are actually making an effort to look at his eyebrows, his teeth his eyes, and it was difficult at times, but then it was fun because we would say i don't think his nose is like that" said Diane.

Phillip's Floragraph will ride alongside another donor, three-year-old Jaidyn Rothermel, who drowned in 2011. Jaidyn's father Doug said that they miss her very much and working on the Floragraph was therapeutic. "Being able to be down in Pasadena working on her floragraph with Hannah, that helps with the grief though so i feel incredibly blessed to have done that" said Rothermel.

Both families encourage others to register as a donors. "There is over one hundred and 22 thousand people waiting for a life saving transplant right now so its something that its so great to be able to give back" said Malkin.

To learn more about Donate Life and JJ's Legacy, visit these websites.

Donate Life Website

JJ's Legacy Website

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December 13, 2014, 6:05 pm

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 BAKERSFIELD, CA. - Those in the community looking to get health coverage can meet with health insurance professionals tomorrow to learn more about what plans fit their family best.

Insurance agents with Anthem Blue Cross are meeting with the community at the mercad latino to answer questions about Covered California.

     

Organizers said the question people ask most is how much the government will subsidize their plans, which organizers said depends on family size and income.

"There's no obligation to sign up for anything. just come in and make sure you get your questions answered and if you're ready to sign up we;ll helpyou with any plan of your choosing," said Solomon Romano, marketing director for Anthem Blue Cross.

You can stop by the Mercado Latino tomorrow starting at 10 a.m. to learn more about what works best for you.

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December 13, 2014, 11:52 pm

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BAKERSFIELD, CA - Sheriff's deputies are investigate a deadly high-speed chase on highway 99.

It happened around 9:30 p.m. Saturday on southbound 99. The man crashed near Union Avenue. He died at the scene.

At times the chase reached speeds more than 100 miles per hour.

Sheriff's deputies are investigating a shooting near Kern Medical Center that is possibly related. We'll have more information as it's available.

East Bakersfield shooting investigation

December 14, 2014, 9:29 pm

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BAKERSFIELD, CA - An east Bakersfield shooting this afternoon leaves a man in critical condition. The shooting happened just after noon on the corner of 33rd street and Jewett avenue.

Police say everyone involved in the incident is in custody or being detained. Neither the victim nor the suspects have been identified. Police say they are still investigating.

Bakersfield Police Sergeant Martin Heredia said, "At this point it appears to be a domestic situation between a boyfriend and girlfriend, and we're now talking to several witnesses to determine the actual true story behind what happened here."

According to police, the victim is possibly in his late 20s or early 30s. The area was closed down for a few hours while police conducted their investigation.

Jury recommends death penalty for Oildale man

December 15, 2014, 11:24 am

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BAKERSFIELD, CA - A Kern County jury has recommended the death penalty for an Oildale man convicted of two counts of first degree murder.  

Robert Dale Fuller was found guilty for the murders of his estranged wife Annette Sowders and his mother-in-law Sharon Cannon in August 2009. Both women were shot to death.  

Fuller was also found guilty of six counts of violating a court order to prevent domestic violence.  Fuller is scheduled to be formally sentenced in January.  

Small fire in south Bakersfield displaces 3 people

December 15, 2014, 4:56 pm

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BAKERSFIELD, CA - Investigators say an electrical short is to blame for a fire that displaced three people including two children in south Bakersfield.  City Fire crews responded just before 10:30 Monday morning to a residence on William F. Halsey Avenue to find a fire that damaged a bedroom inside an apartment.  

The fire caused an estimated $25,000 in damage.  The Red Cross is providing shelter to the people who were displaced.  

TUHS shooting trial: Jury deliberations continue

December 15, 2014, 5:27 pm

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BAKERSFIELD, CA - There is still no verdict in the trial of accused Taft Union High School shooter Bryan Oliver. Jurors began deliberations late last Wednesday afternoon -- after listening to testimony from more than two dozen witnesses.

Family members of both Oliver and the student who was injured in the shooting, Bowe Cleveland have been waiting outside the courtroom.

Jurors have deliberated for about 16 hours, so far.

Jurors asked to hear the transcript Monday morning of the testimony from Jacob Nichols, another student Oliver is accused of targeting -- along with the record of closing arguments. Monday afternoon, jurors requested clarification of the charges.

Oliver is charged with two counts of attempted murder for the January 2013 shooting.

There is no question he shot Cleveland in the chest with a 12 gauge shotgun. Oliver admitted he pulled the trigger. Jurors are deciding why.

Oliver testified he was relentlessly bullied and he couldn't take it anymore. He said he is gay and was often called names relating to his sexual orientation and was sexually assaulted by one student. Oliver claims he blacked out before and during the shooting.

Deputy Public Defender Paul Cadman said constant bullying at the high school led Oliver to snap.

Chief Deputy District Attorney Mark Pafford told the jury this was a case of revenge. He said Oliver was bullied but planned to shoot Cleveland.

It's now up to the jury to decide.

Jurors are expected to continue deliberations Tuesday morning.

Also happening Tuesday, a pre-trial hearing in the civil case. Cleveland's family is suing the Taft Union High School District. That trial is scheduled to start in August.

A violent weekend in Kern County

December 15, 2014, 6:43 pm

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BAKERSFIELD, CA- It was a violent weekend across Kern County leaving two men dead and two men seriously injured. Kern County Sheriff's and Bakersfield Police were dispatched to three different shootings Saturday and Sunday. The first two happened Saturday night and the third Sunday afternoon.

On Saturday around 6pm Sheriff's Deputies responded to a shooting in Derby Acres in west Kern County. Upon arrival Deputies found a 28-year-old unidentified man with gunshot wounds to his torso. He was immediately flown by helicopter to Kern Medical Center.

Just three hours later Kern County Sheriff's Deputies received another call, from 24-year-old Saul Solis.He said he had been shot at Potomac Park. Tamara Frost lives across the street from Potomac Park and when she heard gun shots, she ran outside. "All I saw was a little white car over here on the corner, I saw someone get out of the car, they got back into the car, turned around and took off," said Frost.

The unidentified suspect led law enforcement on a high-speed chase in a 2014 white Mitsubishi from the East side of town onto Southbound 99, Sheriff's officials say he shot himself and crashed. The name of the deceased suspect has not been released and the victim of the shooting, Saul Solis, is in recovery.

The last incident was Sunday afternoon when Bakersfield Police were dispatched to the 3200 block of Jewett Street where 23-year-old Ingram Hammond was suffering from gun shot wounds. Bakersfield Police Department Sergeant Martin Heredia said that witnesses saw a argument before shots were fired. "At this point it appears to be a domestic situation between a boyfriend and girlfriend, and we're now talking to several witnesses to determine the actual true story behind what happened here," said Heredia. Hammond was taken to Kern Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased after attempts were made to save his life.

Law enforcement officials said all of these shootings are being investigated and currently only one suspect is in custody.

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Holiday food baskets from local law enforcement

December 15, 2014, 11:34 pm

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Hundreds of boxes are packed with food and ready for delivery.

It's part of the Christmas food basket donation drive from the Bakersfield Police Department and the Kern County Sheriff's Office.

Officers, deputies, and volunteers made up the food baskets Monday night.

400 food baskets are sealed up and ready to go for Tuesday morning

The Bakersfield Police Department and the Kern County Sheriff's Office have teamed up with W. A. Thompson for the 30th year to put together holiday food baskets for families around Kern County that have fallen on hard times.

The coordinator Stan Moe said, "we started with 25 baskets and now we are up to 400 that we pass out."

With donations from local businesses and farms, the baskets are stuffed with all the fixing's for the perfect holiday meal...and even some toys.

The volunteers range from police officials and their families to some of the younger staff as well.

While these officers and deputies look out for the safety and well being of others everyday, serving the front-lines of feeding people who need their help during the holidays is rewarding.

Assistant Chief of Police, Lyle Martin said, "when we get into this profession, we get into this profession to protect and serve, and that's basically what we try and do every day but this kind of puts more of a human look on it. the face of the children or the people we are delivering to that morning...it makes everything else worth it."

These 400 families are hand picked by the officers and deputies as they see a potential need from their day to day calls.

Lawyers struggle to avoid hung jury in Taft High shooting case

December 16, 2014, 10:54 am

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Jurors in the Taft Union High School told the judge Tuesday morning they were unable to reach a unanimous decision in the case against Bryan Oliver, prompting the trial judge to attempt an unusual solution to the logjam.

Jurors asked the judge if there were more exhibits they could see, if there were more instructions they could hear or if attorneys could offer more explanations.

Judge John Lua chose the latter option.

Beginning at 11 a.m., Prosecutor Mark Pafford and defense attorney Paul Cadman each will have 30 minutes to describe the differences between attempted murder and attempted voluntary manslaughter to the jurors.

Then jurors will go to lunch and deliberations will resume at 1:30 p.m.

There's no question Oliver, then 16, fired the shotgun blasts inside the Taft high school classroom in January 2013. One student was injured and a second shot missed another student.

The question is why – and that's the difference between attempted murder and attempted voluntary manslaughter.

Oliver testified he was relentlessly bullied and he couldn't take it anymore. He said he is gay and was often called names relating to his sexual orientation and was sexually assaulted by one student. Oliver claims he blacked out before and during the shooting.

Cadman, a deputy public defender, said constant bullying at the high school led Oliver to snap.

Pafford, the chief deputy district attorney, told the jury this was a case of revenge. He said Oliver was bullied but planned to shoot Cleveland.

Jurors asked to hear the transcript Monday morning of the testimony from Jacob Nichols, another student Oliver is accused of targeting – along with the record of closing arguments. Monday afternoon, jurors requested clarification of the charges.
 

Sand, sandbags available for residents affected by flooding

December 16, 2014, 10:56 am

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BAKERSFIELD, CA - Residents who need sand and or sandbags for flooding can pick up supplies at several Kern County Fire stations.  

County fire officials say sandbags are available at the following Kern County Fire Stations around Bakersfield:

Station 42: 2011 Fairfax Rd. 93306

Station 52: 312 Taft Hwy. 93307

Station 61: 6400 Fruitvale Ave. 93308

Station 67: 14341 Brimhall Rd. 93312

Sand and sandbags are available at KCFD Headquarters: 5642 Victor St. 93308

Maximum of 25 sandbags per residence.

For more information, call 661-391-7000.

Senator presents presidential award to Kern heroes

December 16, 2014, 3:31 pm

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BAKERSFIELD, CA - Senator Jean Fuller (R-Bakersfield) presented the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) Tuesday to the men and women of the Kern County Sheriff's Desert Group Search and Rescue volunteers.

According to a news release: As part of the awards presentation, 5 very special individuals have earned the “Call to Service Award” which is a lifetime achievement reserved for individuals with over 4,000 hours of volunteer service.

“These local heroes provide our communities with a valuable service and are committed to public safety,” said Senator Fuller. “This recognition is well-deserved and I am honored to present this award to each individual for their dedicated service.”

Below are the list award recipients:

Duhart, Nita Bronze
Slade, Michele Bronze
Smith, Samuel Bronze
Sprague, Michael Bronze
Sutton, Gary Bronze
Henderson, Ray Bronze
Loayza, Andre Bronze
McConnachie, Craig Bronze
Nakashige, Betty Bronze
Briseno, Ed Silver
Duhart, Brian Silver
Glass, Randy Silver
Hill, David Silver
Klippness, Kelly Silver
LeBlanc, James Silver
Maxwell, Bert Silver
Pera, Duana Silver
Slade, Bob Silver
Yaw, Victor Silver
Pera, Michael Silver
Buckreis, Ericka Gold
Bennett, Don Lifetime
Buckreis, Rick Lifetime
Osborne, Jim Lifetime
Thomas, Charles ‘Tex’ Lifetime
Wessel, Allen Lifetime
Elazegui, Ronald Team
Gomez, Carlos Team
Thomas, James Team

Desert Search and Rescue functions as a volunteer group under the Kern County Sheriff’s Department. The group volunteers their time to provide service to those visiting our east Kern desert areas. They are an integral component of our community and selflessly volunteer their time to make sure everyone visiting the area is safe.

For more information on the Kern County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue programs please visit http://www.kernsheriff.com/Volunteer/SearchRescue/Pages/default.aspx

For more information on the President’s Volunteer Service Award please visit:
http://www.presidentialserviceawards.gov/who-we-are

Hung jury declared in Taft High shooting case

December 16, 2014, 3:44 pm

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A mistrial was declared Tuesday afternoon in the case of Bryan Oliver, the student who admitted shooting one classmate and trying to shoot another at Taft High School two years ago.

Judge John Lua dismissed the jury at about 3:30 p.m. Tuesday after a little more than three full days of deliberation. The judge set a new trial date of Jan 26. Oliver will remain in custody.

It will be up to the District Attorney's Office to determine whether to try Oliver again.

Oliver was charged with two counts of attempted murder for the January 2013 shooting that wounded classmate Bowe Cleveland but jurors were offered the option of considering the lesser charge of attempted voluntary manslaughter.

Deliberations began Wednesday. Jurors met for about six hours a day before delivering a note to Judge John Lua Monday afternoon that said they were unable to reach a unanimous decision.

Jurors asked the judge to help them understand the difference between attempted murder and attempted voluntary manslaughter.

To avoid a hung jury, the judge on Tuesday morning ordered a second round of final arguments: The prosecutor and the defense attorney each were given 30 minutes to address the distinction between the two crimes.

That difference had always been the crux of the case.

There never was any doubt Oliver fired the shots that seriously wounded classmate Bowe Cleveland and missed a second student. Oliver, now 18, but 16 at the time of the shootings, took the witness stand and admitted he was the shooter.

Oliver said he felt hopeless after years of relentless name calling, including a derogatory word used to describe homosexuals. The bullying extended to his red hair. And during a fight his freshman year, Oliver said another student placed a portion of his testicles on Oliver's face. Oliver said he told school administrators and teachers, but the bullying continued.

Prosecutor Mark Pafford argued the shootings were a premeditated attack in which Oliver planned to exact revenge for perceived campus mistreatment.

Trying to kill someone for that motive would be attempted murder, he told the jury.

Defense attorney Paul Cadman told jurors that witnesses proved Oliver was a closeted and confused gay adolescent who was relentlessly bullied by classmates, including Cleveland.