Outrageous Injustice: Life Sentence for White Supremacist Who Filmed Deadly Hate Crime Targeting Black Victims

A white supremacist was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the racially motivated murder of James Roseman in Sacramento last summer. Joseph Paul DeMarco, 48, demonstrated no remorse during the 90-minute hearing. Prosecutors categorized the premeditated attack as domestic terrorism. DeMarco attacked Roseman while targeting Black individuals following a perceived robbery by a Black man. Family members expressed profound grief, highlighting Roseman’s kindness and lost potential. The passionate courtroom statements underscored the enduring pain felt by those he left behind.