Originally Posted By Dave They just convicted Michael Goodwin for the murder of Mickey and Trudy Thompson.
Originally Posted By peeaanuut YES!!!!!! Thank you very much. I had been reading news on the trial but did not expect the verdict today. This is very relieving news. I am a little upset that they were not seeking the death penalty considering it was planned as an execution style hit and not a robbery/murder. But none the less, its still good news. Thank you very much.
Originally Posted By Dave No, I didn’t but I have a good friend who was personal friends with them. I've been getting emails updating me on the trial from Mickey’s sister. Plus I've been to many of his off road stadium races (The Mickey Thompson Championship Off Road Grand Prix)
Originally Posted By peeaanuut My father worked for Danny (Mickey's Son) for many years while he raced in the stadium races as well as desert racing. I met Mickey for the first time when I was about 8 at Dannys test track off the 57 freeway. (now its a business park). In total I think I met Mickey about 3 times as well as his wife. Also I remember going to the MTEG races. Mickey was the one that pioneered the deal to get all the races set up on consecutive weekends at Anaheim Stadium. They would truck the dirt in and just move it around for the different events (supercross and the MT Off Road races) which was part of the business deal that Mickey had with Goodwin. I called my dad to let him know and he had just talked to Danny on the cell phone. Either way its a big bit of news for my dad. I really do miss the races. They were awesome. Trucks, Super 1600s (buggies), quads and motorcycles. It was the first time I met Jimmy Johnson (as a young kid running buggies with his dad) and why I am still a fan to this day.
Originally Posted By peeaanuut <<Wow, it took a really long time to bring this guy to justice.>> Part of that was because he fled the country.
Originally Posted By Elderp Glad to hear they got him back in the country and the trial went forward.
