Thursday, June 4, 1998
Dwight Harrison vs. State of Florida

No. 87,307

Place of Origin
Dade County

Facts
Harrison was charged with the July 1992 murders of his grandmother, Lillie Mae Harrison, and her tenant Rosa Sloan. At trial he argued that his addiction to cocaine contributed to his actions. The jury convicted him of murder but recommended life imprisonment. Overriding the jury, the judge sentenced Harrison to death. He appeals.