Richard Djerf  Richard Kenneth Djerf (born November 6, 1969) is an American mass murderer, currently on death row in Florence, Arizona. His case is often compared with that of John List, with the exception that Djerf killed someone else’s family. On September 14, 1993, Djerf went on a seven-hour frenzy of violence, experimenting with various methods of killing before he resorted to shooting and stabbing to death four members of a former friend's family. The murders, he would later brag to others, were in retaliation for the former friend allegedly stealing several electronic items and a firearm from Djerf's apartment. Djerf admitted to killing Albert Luna Sr., 46; his wife, Patricia, 40; and their two children, 17-year-old Rochelle, whom he also raped; and 5-year-old Damien. The only surviving member of the family was Albert Luna Jr., Djerf's former friend. The case is significant for multiple reasons. First, under a rule 11 law Djerf insisted on his right to fire his legal counsel and represent himself. Djerf had to fight for the right to legally represent himself in court so that he could forgo a trial and enter a guilty plea. His case is often cited as a self-representation case where it is not in the best interest for a client to represent himself or herself as long as the person can prove competency. Djerf also pled guilty rather than face a jury of his peers. Djerf believed Albert Luna, Jr., the family’s eldest son, had burgled his house. Luna confessed to the crime during Djerf’s trial. On September 14, 1993, Djerf showed up at the Luna home with flowers, and then forced himself in at gunpoint. Patricia Luna and her 5-year-old son Damien were at home. Djerf secured Mrs. Luna and her son by tying their arms and legs and gagging them. When Rochelle Luna arrived several hours later, Djerf took her to her bedroom where he raped and killed her. When Albert Luna, Sr. arrived at home, Djerf forced him into his bedroom at gunpoint. Djerf handcuffed Mr. Luna to a bed and smashed his head with a baseball bat, then removed the handcuffs because he believed Mr. Luna was dead. Djerf then returned to the kitchen with Mrs. Luna and Damien. Luna regained consciousness and charged Djerf.