Tuesday, April 3, 2001
Juan Carlos Chavez v. State of Florida
no. 94,586
Dade County/Orlando Connection
Chavez was arrested and charged with the September 11, 1995, kidnaping, molestation, and murder of
9-year-old Jimmy Ryce. He was tried in Orlando, convicted, and sentenced to death based on a jury
recommendation of 12-to-0. This is his direct appeal.