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Suspect in 98 murder awaiting trial on rape charges
James Detory Shipp a 35 year old former Santa Ana gang member and boxer awaiting trial for five rapes in Orange County has been charged with first degree murder in the 1998 killing of Theresa Guevera in Irvine. Guevera 34 was shot while helping a coworker during an attack at a copy business on McDermott West January 9 1998. The victim died 19 days after the shooting. Police say Shipp entered through a back door and abducted a second woman before returning Guevera to the building where she was killed. He faces possible death penalty if convicted. He has been jailed since 2001 on separate rape charges in Santa Ana Fountain Valley and Orange. Authorities note the cases span 1995 to 2001 and allege the suspect terrorized young victims at home or work.