KCAL 9 reports on the arrests of eight people and a ninth who was being sought in connection with the murder of Raffi Yessayana, a Costa Mesa man whose body was found in Orange about three weeks ago. Three of those arrested were charged with homicide and the others were charged as accessories by their actions aiding the murder suspects in the case. The suspects were all described as "associates" of the victim.

A story from earlier this year in the OC Register listed a man with the same name as the victim, as being arrested for a drug offense in the city where he lived. It is speculation of course, but could the drug offense and the homicide have any relationship between the victim and the suspects?

No mention is made of this possible circumstance in the news reports; but would it not be relevant to the future reporting of this story to know about the motive and the possible relationship between the killers and the victim? If there is a link here, a reasoned report can be done without blaming the victim and respecting the victim's family members, while also informing the public on the consequences of drug use.

It might be very interesting to know about the role that drugs may have played in this murder case, especially since so many, like Judge Jim Gray continue to assert things like the "war on drugs" is folly and that drugs are a victimless crime.

The news account and video story by Michelle Gile can be found by clicking here.

Kudos to the Orange Police Department for their hard work in bringing the suspects to justice in this crime.

Briefing is over. Stay safe out there!