Music producer Phil Spector has been convicted of murdering actress Lana Clarkson.
The 40-year-old woman died of a gunshot fired into her mouth while seated in the foyer of Spector's hill-top mansion in 2003.
The jury in the retrial at Los Angeles Superior Court was unanimous in its verdict of second degree murder, as required under Californian law, and Spector, 68, was remanded in custody ahead of sentencing on May 29.
In Spector's first trial, jurors deadlocked 10-2 with the majority favouring conviction.
The jury of six men and six women deliberated for around 30 hours before delivering the guilty verdict to a gaunt-faced Spector, who remained quiet as it was read out.
He looked frail and yawned as he entered the courtroom to learn of his fate, wearing a black suit and a red tie with a red silk handkerchief in the pocket.
Judge Larry Fidler warned the court before the jury returned: "I do not tolerate any outbursts from anyone. The jury's verdict, whatever it is, will be respected."
After the verdict was delivered, the judge said: "In Mr Spector's favour is the fact he has made all his appearances throughout the two trials."
But he said the legendary "wall of sound" music legend's conviction and history of violence weighed against that, adding: "Public protection and public safety are paramount."
Second degree murder carries a mandatory sentence of 15 years to life imprisonment.
