On the witness stand, East Bay woman accused of 2021 killing tells her story
Briefly

Quintanilla, 24, described the fatal shooting as 'an accident,' stating that a man she had once dated, Juan Parra-Peralta, was holding the gun when it discharged, resulting in the tragic death of Leilani Beauchamp.
During her testimony, Quintanilla admitted to possessing firearms alongside Parra-Peralta, recalling their excursion to Los Angeles for a sideshow while navigating their tumultuous relationship, which included moments of jealousy and aggression.
The defense attorney highlighted Quintanilla's relationship with Parra-Peralta, emphasizing its tumultuous nature where she experienced instances of him monitoring her social media and even breaking into her apartment, which paints a complex picture of her circumstances.
Quintanilla's emotional delivery in court, where she wiped away tears, suggests the gravity of the situation as she faces serious charges related to the accidental shooting of Beauchamp, complicating her narrative of events.
Read at The Mercury News
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