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In 1998, defendant was housed in Pelican Bay State Prison (Pelican Bay). Prison authorities had “validated” him as an associate of the Aryan Brotherhood, a white supremacist gang.
While awaiting parole, defendant told inmate Michael Hammett, another Aryan Brotherhood associate, that he wanted to become a full member of the gang and a “shot caller.”
Typically, Aryan Brotherhood aspirants were required to commit violent crimes to gain entry.
Once released, defendant planned to earn membership by “tak[ing] care of” some undisclosed business for the gang.
O’Donnell frequently acted as a go-between for Aryan Brotherhood inmates and people outside prison.
Brian White arrived at Kulikov’s house around 4:00 p.m. Defendant displayed his gun, and Feller told White, “Just do what he says.” Defendant said the Aryan Brotherhood had ordered him to kill Kulikov and take his drugs because Kulikov was not doing enough to help people in the gang.
He claimed to have been acting as a hitman for the Aryan Brotherhood.
Defendant was an Aryan Brotherhood associate and was trying to become a full member.
Witnesses familiar with the Aryan Brotherhood testified that individuals associated with the gang frequently sought to call other gang members as witnesses because trips away from prison gave members an opportunity to conduct illicit gang business.
The People v. Christopher Eric Poore (2022). Supreme Court of California. June 27, 2022
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