Complete coverage of Spector's trials


Music producer Phil Spector is on trial for the 2003 death of actress Lana Clarkson. Prosecutors allege Spector murdered Clarkson in his Alhambra mansion. Spector, famous for the "Wall of Sound," denies killing Clarkson.

By Jack Leonard
They say Alvin Dymally, a Los Angeles building inspector, twice spoke by phone with her near the end of the trial, possibly seeking a date. Prosecutors accuse her of working to subvert the verdicts.
July 5, 2009

Scientists' conduct leaves Spector's defense team vulnerable to criticism
By Harriet Ryan
Prosecutors have portrayed the alleged misconduct as part of a larger effort by the experts to twist the evidence to the music producer's benefit as they racked up huge bills.
February 23, 2009

By Harriet Ryan
Taking notes, they examine the spot where Lana Clarkson died six years ago.
February 20, 2009

Evidence tampering alleged in Spector trial
By Harriet Ryan
Prosecutors allege the defense team manipulated the volume of a fountain during jurors' visit to Phil Spector's mansion in 2007. The judge may order the fountain turned off during the retrial visit.
January 27, 2009

By Harriet Ryan
After weeks of hearing from forensic experts, jurors listen to Lana Clarkson's mother refute the defense's contention that her daughter committed suicide.
January 23, 2009

By Jean Guccione, Carla Hall, Nita Lelyveld, Sam Quinones and James Ricci
Actress Lana Clarkson's last hours with music legend Phil Spector are recalled in testimony.
January 10, 2005

Spector Charged With Murdering Actress
By Anna Gorman
Rock music producer Phil Spector, accused of killing actress Lana Clarkson in his Alhambra mansion last year, has been indicted on a murder charge by the Los Angeles County Grand Jury.
September 27, 2004

By Geoff Boucher
The producer, who told a British journalist, 'I have devils inside me,' was drinking again. Efforts on comeback album had fizzled.
February 10, 2003

Beyond the gates
By Bettijane Levine
In Alhambra, where quiet suburban living is a point of pride, Phil Spector and his hilltop castle were equally unknown.
February 8, 2003

By Andrew Blankstein, Richard Winton and Geoff Boucher
Investigators try to piece together the record producer's movements before woman was shot.
February 6, 2003

Phil Spector Arrested in Woman's Killing
By Geoff Boucher, Richard Winton and Andrew Blankstein
The record producer is taken into custody after actress' body is found in his Alhambra mansion.
February 4, 2003