The California State Supreme Court has upheld the conviction and death sentence of Rex Krebs. He was convicted of raping and murdering San Luis Obispo college students Rachel Newhouse and Aundria Crawford in the late 1990s. The State Supreme Court issued its opinion in November, closing the door on any future appeals efforts. His death penalty is still on hold because Governor. Gavin Newsom announced that he will not conduct any executions of condemned inmates during his time in office.