Thursday, December 3, 1998
Oscar Ray Bolin, Jr. vs State of Florida

No. 89,385

Place of Origin
Pasco County

Facts
The body of Teri Lynn Matthews was found in the Kent Groves area by a passerby. The investigation turned up little until July 1990, when Bolin's ex-wife gave police information linking her former husband to the crime. He was tried, convicted, and sentenced to death based partly on testimony of the ex-wife. The Supreme Court in 1995 found that this violated the privilege afforded communications by spouses and ordered a new trial. Bolin again was convicted and sentenced to death. He appeals.