Southern California Woman Found Guilty of Second-Degree Murder in Tragic Case

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Rebecca Grossman, a wealthy resident of Southern California, was found guilty by a jury of second-degree murder in the tragic death of two young boys in the west San Fernando Valley. The incident occurred when Grossman, allegedly impaired by alcohol and Valium, was driving her white Mercedes SUV at 81 mph in a residential neighborhood, striking 11-year-old Mark Iskander and his 8-year-old brother Jacob as they crossed the street with their mother Nancy and younger brother Zachary.

The jury convicted Grossman on two counts of murder, two counts of vehicular manslaughter, and one count of hit-and-run, potentially sentencing her to up to 34 years in prison. The verdict prompted emotional reactions from both the victims’ family and Grossman’s loved ones. Nancy Iskander sobbed upon hearing the verdict, while Grossman’s daughter Alexis cried out in disbelief.

Despite requests from Grossman’s legal team to remain free on bail until sentencing, the judge denied the motion, citing the severity of the crimes and the need for justice to be served promptly. Grossman was immediately handcuffed and taken into custody, leaving her children in tears as she was led away.

Outside the courtroom, Nancy Iskander expressed relief at the verdict, thanking prosecutors for their dedication to seeking the truth despite what she described as deceitful tactics from Grossman’s defense team. The defense had attempted to shift blame onto Scott Erickson, Grossman’s then-boyfriend, and former professional baseball player, alleging that he was responsible for the tragic accident. However, Deputy District Attorney Ryan Gould dismissed this theory as implausible, citing physical evidence and witness testimony pointing to Grossman’s culpability.

Grossman’s attorney, Tony Buzbee, indicated plans to appeal the verdict, citing alleged errors in the case. Meanwhile, Nancy Iskander expressed empathy for Grossman’s family but emphasized the closure the verdict brought to her own family.

Throughout the trial, Grossman’s defense attempted to cast doubt on the investigation and pin responsibility on Erickson, but prosecutors maintained that the evidence overwhelmingly pointed to Grossman’s guilt. Despite acknowledging some mistakes in the investigation, Deputy District Attorney Jamie Castro affirmed the jury’s decision as ultimately correct based on the evidence presented.