Tuesday, December 1, 1998
Meryl McDonald vs State of Florida

No. 87,059

Place of Origin
Pinellas County

Facts
Dr. Louis Davidson was killed at Thunder Bay Apartments in January 1994. Five people were charged, including the victim's estranged wife Denise Davidson and Meryl McDonald. McDonald was found guilty and the jury recommended the death penalty 9-to-3, which the judge imposed. Denise Davidson, meanwhile, was found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment. McDonald appeals.