Jury Convicted Two in 2014 San Francisco Murder
Marquez Harrison and LaCarla Carr were found guilty of murder for the 2014 killing of Da'Ron Raynaldo.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Violence
A jury has convicted Marquez Harrison and LaCarla Carr of first-degree murder for the 2014 death of Da'Ron Raynaldo in San Francisco. The defendants were found guilty following their role in the shooting that occurred at the Potrero Hill Housing Development.
Why it matters
The conviction brings a legal conclusion to a decade-old homicide case involving a fatal shooting within the city. It underscores the ongoing efforts of the local justice system to prosecute cold cases and secure accountability for violent crimes.
The jury delivered the conviction verdict on September 22, 2026, following trial proceedings in San Francisco. The defendants, 32-year-old Marquez Harrison and 44-year-old LaCarla Carr, face charges related to the 2014 homicide.
The players
Marquez Harrison
He is a 32-year-old man convicted of first-degree murder and discharging a firearm causing death.
LaCarla Carr
She is a 44-year-old woman convicted of being an accessory after the fact and permitting a loaded firearm in a vehicle.
Da'Ron Raynaldo
He was the victim of the 2014 homicide who sustained two fatal gunshot wounds to his back.
The details
Marquez Harrison and LaCarla Carr drove through the Potrero Hill Housing Development in a stolen vehicle while searching for the victim, Da'Ron Raynaldo. Harrison eventually exited the vehicle and fired nine shots at Raynaldo as he ran toward his home, striking him twice in the back.
Timeline
The murder of Da'Ron Raynaldo occurred on November 27, 2014.
The jury delivered the conviction verdict on September 22, 2026.
Legal Context
The conviction serves as a late-stage resolution for the 2014 homicide of Da'Ron Raynaldo, illustrating the lengthy timeline often associated with prosecuting cold case violence. This verdict follows the broader pattern of city efforts to close historical homicide files through modern investigative resources.
The conclusion of this trial provides a sense of finality for the local neighborhood where the incident originally occurred. It serves as a reminder to the public that criminal investigations for violent acts remain active even years after the initial offense.
The takeaway
This case highlights how persistent investigation can lead to accountability years after a crime takes place. It demonstrates the importance of legal processes in resolving past violence to provide closure to the affected community.
Further reading
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