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‘I seek justice:’ Father of murder victim speaks in Bessman Okafor Spencer hearing
Read full article: ‘I seek justice:’ Father of murder victim speaks in Bessman Okafor Spencer hearingA judge heard testimony and allowed evidence to be submitted ahead of sentencing for Bessman Okafor, the man who was convicted in the 2012 murder of Alex Zaldivar.
Jury recommends death sentence for Bessman Okafor, convicted of killing Alex Zaldivar
Read full article: Jury recommends death sentence for Bessman Okafor, convicted of killing Alex ZaldivarA jury recommended the death penalty in the latest resentencing trial of Bessman Okafor on Wednesday in Orlando.
Pretrial conference hearing for convicted Orange County killer spared death sentence
Read full article: Pretrial conference hearing for convicted Orange County killer spared death sentenceBessman Okafor was found guilty in 2015 of killing a trial witness during an Ocoee home invasion three years prior.
Juror faces contempt charges over mistrial in resentencing of Central Florida killer
Read full article: Juror faces contempt charges over mistrial in resentencing of Central Florida killerA juror accused of causing a mistrial at the resentencing of a convicted Central Florida killer now faces contempt charges, after facing a judge Thursday.
Mistrial declared in resentencing of man convicted of murder in Orange County
Read full article: Mistrial declared in resentencing of man convicted of murder in Orange CountyA mistrial was declared Wednesday in the resentencing of a convicted Central Florida killer who had already once been spared from a death sentence.
Jury selection begins in convicted killer Bessman Okafor’s resentencing
Read full article: Jury selection begins in convicted killer Bessman Okafor’s resentencingConvicted killer Bessman Okafor is once again going before a jury to decide if he should get the death penalty for the 2012 murder of a witness to a home invasion.
Sade Dixon's mother says she stands with State Attorney's decision: 'He will die in jail'
Read full article: Sade Dixon's mother says she stands with State Attorney's decision: 'He will die in jail'ORLANDO, Fla. – The mother of homicide victim Sade Dixon spoke out Friday in support of State Attorney Aramis Ayala's decision to not seek the death penalty for her daughter's accused killer or anyone else. Rick Scott expressed outrage for Ayala's decision to not pursue capitol punishment for Markeith Loyd. Jaeger Lane, who now lives in Florida, said she was "extremely proud of Ayala's decision." I offered to have a full conversation with him regarding my decision about death penalty. Law enforcement leaders were quick to condemn Ayala decision, including Orlando police Chief John Mina, whose officer was shot and killed on Jan. 9.