Jurors reach penalty decision in quadruple murder trial

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — Jurors have reached a decision on whether to recommend a death sentence for a Southern California man convicted of killing a family of four and burying their bodies in shallow desert graves.
The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s office says the jury’s recommendation will be read in court at 3:45 p.m. Monday.
Charles “Chase” Merritt was convicted this month of the murders of his former business associate Joseph McStay, McStay&rsq