San Diego
A 21-year-old sailor pleaded guilty Monday to murdering two Linda Vista teen-age girls and attempting to kill their younger brother.
Ralph Joseph Johns admitted to San Diego Superior Court Judge Richard Huffman that he fatally stabbed Lori Ann Cvengros, 15, and her sister, Tina, 18, and wounded 13-year-old David.
“Did you intend to kill these two people?” Huffman asked Johns.
“Yes, sir,” Johns replied.
Huffman told him he could receive a maximum sentence of 50 years to life in state prison when he returns for sentencing on July 9.
Johns pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the death of Lori Ann, and second-degree murder in the death of Tina during a burglary at their home on Nov. 8, 1985.
Huffman dismissed several other counts against Johns, including one of special circumstances, which could have led to the death penalty.
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