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November 5, 2014
Michael Hernandez Jr. v. State & Michael Hernandez Jr. v. Michael Crews
Case Number(s):
SC13-718, SC13-2330
Transcript:
Summary:
Mr. Hernandez was convicted of the first-degree murder of Ruth Everett, who died from
a broken neck, a cut throat or both in 2004. The jury voted 11-1 to recommend the
death penalty and the trial court condemned Mr. Hernandez to death. This Court upheld
his sentence on direct appeal and Mr. Hernandez filed a postconviction challenge in trial
court. It was denied and this appeal followed.