Watson’s lawyers from the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office argued that he had acted impulsively in an emotional moment and had not intended to kill Vicha. Around that time, Watson said, he saw Vicha in a baseball cap and face mask, standing on a street corner looking at him. During the trial, Watson testified that he felt Vicha was judging him. But around San Francisco, tributes to Vicha can still be seen in the colourful mosaic stairway dedicated to his memory. But she also expressed disappointment with the verdict and what she said was a lack of remorse shown by Watson during the trial.

Source: Bangkok Post January 17, 2026 14:20 UTC