Man who killed Nassau County deputy returns to court Monday as decision in death penalty ruling still pending

NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – The case against Nassau County deputy killer, Patrick McDowell, is once again set to go before a judge Monday. This comes ahead of McDowell’s sentencing trial…

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Need for unanimous jury at center of death penalty case.

Patrick McDowell faces the death penalty for the murder of Nassau County Sheriff’s Office deputy Joshua Moyers. YULEE, Fla. — The man who pleaded guilty to murdering Nassau County Sheriff’s…

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How many jurors will it take to recommend death penalty for killer of Nassau County deputy? Judge could decide Friday

NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – It’s been nearly three years since Nassau County Deputy Joshua Moyers was fatally shot during a traffic stop. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against Patrick…

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Jury chooses death penalty for Markas Fishburne

Markas Fishburne bound Aisha Levy’s hands and stabbed, strangled and bludgeoned her. He hid her body in a closet and ran. A jury is recommending the death penalty. JACKSONVILLE, Fla….

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Death Penalty for Child Rape goes into effect in Florida,

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A number of new laws are now in effect, as of today. Arguably the most controversial centers around changes to Florida’s Death Penalty. Child rapists can now…

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Iyana Sawyer’s loved ones share grief of loss during penalty phase for Johnathan Quiles

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Their beam of light. Their princess. A young woman “destined for greatness.” Iyana Sawyer meant so much to her family, and they cherish the 16 years they…

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Penalty phase for Jonathan Quiles to begin Monday

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Happening Monday,jurors will begin hearing testimony in the sentencing phase for convicted murderer, Johnathan Quiles. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against him. Last week, Quiles was…

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After guilty verdict, man who killed pregnant 16-year-old niece now faces death penalty phase

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After a jury convicted Johnathan Quiles of first-degree murder in the 2018 death of his pregnant 16-year-old niece, the trial now moves to the penalty phase; prosecutors…

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Where can I watch the death penalty trial of Johnathan Quiles?

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The first phase of the death penalty trial of a Jacksonville man accused of killing his pregnant niece is drawing toward a close.  Johnathan Quiles is charged…

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Testimony heard on DNA, blood tests in Florida death penalty case

On Tuesday, the court heard from the analyst who tested multiple items for blood and DNA, including a handgun, bras, a rain suit, and electric saw. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The…

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