The pursuit of justice spanned years, complicated by defense attempts to attribute the physical injuries to frantic, uncoordinated rescue efforts and CPR administration. The District Attorney's office built a methodical circumstantial case demonstrating that Bohana faced severe financial distress and had pressured Jackson for funds, sparking a violent dispute when she refused.
| Date / Timeframe | Legal Proceeding or Investigative Event | Core Evidentiary Finding |
|---|---|---|
| August 27, 1994 | Emergency response at Ladera Heights residence | Initial dispatch calls log potential accidental drowning; family disputes claim. |
| Fall 1994 | L.A. County Coroner autopsy completion | Extensive blunt force trauma, strangulation marks, and defensive injuries verified. |
| March 1996 | Formal arrest of Donald Bohana | Grand jury indictment issued following reclassification of the death as homicide. |
| October 1998 | Los Angeles Superior Court jury verdict | Bohana convicted of second-degree murder; sentenced to 15 years to life in state prison. |
| 2014, 2022 | California Board of Parole Hearings reviews | Multiple parole requests denied; Jackson family delivers victim impact testimony. |
