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Death Row Inmate Dies in Prison After 1980 Conviction

Benjamin Watta, convicted of a 1980 murder, has died in prison, closing a long chapter in a notorious case.
WHO: Benjamin Watta
WHAT: Died in prison after being sentenced to death for murder
WHEN: Dec 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: San Francisco, CA
WHY: Watta was convicted of killing Simone Sharpe in Seal Beach
Sources (1): The Mercury News

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