Neighbor Condemns Newsom’s Commutation of Westerfield’s Death SentenceNewsom Ends Executions for 548 California Death Row PrisonersNewsom Overrides Voters to Spare 548 California Death Row Inmates
On November 5, 2026, California Gov. Gavin Newsom commuted the death sentences of 548 prisoners, including David Westerfield, convicted of murdering 7-year-old Danielle van Dam. Christina Buttons, who lived near the family, criticized the decision.On November 5, 2026, Gov. Gavin Newsom commuted the death sentences of 548 California prisoners, including David Westerfield, convicted of murdering Danielle van Dam. A neighbor condemned the decision and called for the state Supreme Court to intervene.On November 5, 2026, Gov. Gavin Newsom commuted the death sentences of 548 California prisoners, including David Westerfield, convicted of murdering Danielle van Dam. A neighbor who lived near the family condemned the move.