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.