Sentencing in O.C. yacht killing trial

Deleon was convicted of the first-degree murders of Jackie and Thomas Hawks, who were tied to an anchor and thrown off their yacht while still alive, in an effort to steal their boat.

Their bodies were never found.

Deleon was also convicted of killing Anaheim resident Jon Jarvi after stealing $50,000 from him.

Deleon could get the death penalty.


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