User:Iadmc/(factsheet) Murder of Denise Amber Lee/The trial
Trial
editThe trial of the State of Florida vs. Michael L. King officially began on August 24, 2009. Lead prosecuting attorney was State Assistant Lon Arend, lead defense attorney was Public Defender Carolyn Schlemmer. Presiding judge is Hon. Deno Economou, and the trial took place in Sarasota County, Florida.
The prosecution presented DNA and other forensic evidence, including hair and personal articles of Lee's found around and within the Camaro, King's home, and the grave site. Other evidence included King's mysterious change of clothing, duct tape, a shell casing, the shovel, and King's cell phone. The prosecution also brought forth eye witnesses, including Jane Kowalski and King's cousin. The defense attempted to provide reasonable doubt by bringing to the jury's attention of evidence tampering and contamination, and by suggesting that one of King's friends had commited the crime. The judge did not approve of the latter defence. The defense rested without bringing forth any witnesses.
After deliberating for only 2 hours and 5 minutes, on August 28, 2009, the jury found King guilty of kidnapping with intent to commit a felony, sexual battery, and first degree murder.[1] On September 4, 2009, at 2:45pm, the jury handed down the recommended sentence of death,[2] in a unanimous 12-0 vote.[3]
References
edit- ^ O'Neill, Ann (28 August 2009). "Woman's frantic 911 call helps convict her killer". CNN.com. Cable News Network. Retrieved 3 March 2010.
- ^ O'Neill, Ann (28 August 2009). "Jury: Death for man who murdered cop's daughter". CNN.com. Cable News Network. Retrieved 3 March 2010.
- ^ Carroll, Scott (4 September 2009). "King should die, jury recommends". HeraldTribune. Retrieved 3 March 2010.
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