A man from California, who was convicted in the 1986 brutal killing of two close friends who mysteriously disappeared from a birthday celebration, shocked everyone at his sentencing this week by displaying a complete lack of remorse. Reports indicate that David Misch, the perpetrator, not only sang cheerfully but also engaged in disruptive behavior during the court proceedings. Despite facing a 50 years-to-life sentence for the murders of Jennifer Duey and Michelle Xavier, Misch seemed to trivialize the seriousness of the situation by singing verses of “99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall” and whistling, even after being removed from the courtroom.
Media outlets such as KTVU, KRON, and The Mercury News detailed how Misch, now 63 years old, continued his disruptive behavior from a holding cell even after being kicked out of the courtroom. This shocking display of disrespect and lack of remorse deeply troubled those present during the sentencing hearing.
This was not Misch’s first encounter with the law, as he is already serving a life sentence for another murder in 1989. Despite being held accountable for that crime, Misch’s apparent callousness and lack of remorse during the recent sentencing for the murders of Duey and Xavier left many observers stunned and outraged.
As Chief Assistant District Attorney Royl Roberts expressed to reporters, Misch’s behavior was not only reprehensible but also a blatant disregard for the lives of the young women he took away from their families. The families of Duey and Xavier had been waiting for almost four decades to see justice served for the tragic and senseless deaths of their loved ones.
The case dates back to February 1986 when Duey and Xavier were discovered naked on the roadside after going missing from a birthday party. It wasn’t until years later that DNA evidence linked Misch to the crime, leading to his arrest. The efforts of law enforcement in reexamining cold cases eventually brought justice for the two victims.
In addition to this case, Misch is also suspected in the 1988 murder of a 9-year-old girl named Michaela Garecht. Prosecutors allege that Misch abducted and killed the young girl before disposing of her body. While Garecht’s body remains missing, Misch’s fingerprints were reportedly found on her scooter, further implicating him in this heinous crime.
The unsettling details of Misch’s actions and the impact on the victims’ families serve as a stark reminder of the enduring pain caused by violent crimes. The pursuit of justice in these cases is a testament to the dedication and perseverance of law enforcement agencies in seeking closure for the affected families and holding perpetrators accountable for their actions.
