Troy Merck, Jr. v. State of Florida

SC04-1902

Mr. Merck was convicted of the 1991 murder of James Newton, who was fatally stabbed. Mr. Merck was condemned. On direct appeal, this Court reversed the death sentence and ordered a new penalty hearing. After that hearing, Mr. Merck was condemned a second time. On direct appeal, this Court reversed the second death sentence and ordered another penalty hearing. After that hearing, the jury voted 9-3 to recommend a death sentence and Mr. Merck was condemned. This is his direct appeal.

Pinellas County