L.A. robber avoided prison after stealing Rolex. Now, he's accused in Fashion Island killing

Leroy Ernest McCrary, now facing a special circumstances murder charge, was previously convicted of stealing a Rolex at gunpoint in Santa Monica and was put on probation instead of prison time.

The slaying of a New Zealand tourist outside Fashion Island mall has drawn attention back to McCrary's past robbery case and his involvement in targeting high-end watches, with prosecutors also mentioning previous criminal convictions and agreements that spared him prison time.

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