Monday, November 5, 2001
Demetris Omar Thomas v. State of Florida

No. 00-1092

Place of Origin
Okaloosa County

Facts
Thomas was charged with the September 13, 1997, murder of Brandy Howard. At trial, the jury convicted Thomas and recommended the death penalty 10-to-2. The trial judge sentenced him to die. In this direct appeal, Thomas challenges his sentence on grounds he is mentally retarded, among other reasons.