Another witness, another 911 call, and a two-hour deliberation.

The murder trial for 36-year-old Michael King began in August of 2008. Prosecutors presented overwhelming evidence against King, much of it recovered due to Denise Lee’s heroic actions.

It only took two hours for the jury to return their verdict.

In the years after Denise’s murder countless lives have been saved through the Denise Amber Lee Foundation.

DENISE LEE FOUNDATION: Denise Amber Lee Foundation

SOURCES:

Denise Lee’s final 911 calls changed Florida, her killer executed

Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s - Newspapers.com™

KING v. STATE (2012) | FindLaw

North Port woman's family awaits execution of her killer

Calls of distressNBC Newshttps://www.nbcnews.com › wbna25004051

SHE DIED AS DEPUTIES WERE LEFT UNAWARETampa Bay Timeshttps://www.tampabay.com › archive › 2008/04/13 › sh...

Denise Amber Lee Was Murdered Despite Pleading with ...People.comhttps://people.com › Crime › Crime History

Watch 20/20 TV Show - ABC.comABC Networkhttps://abc.com › shows

https://flcourts-media.flcourts.gov/content/download/2485899/opinion/Opinion_SC2026-0336.pdf

Michael King executed for murder of Denise Amber Lee

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A series of 911 calls, a green Camaro, and a missed opportunity.

In January of 2008, 21-year-old Denise Lee was abducted from her home in North Port, Florida.

As the crime unfolded a series of 911 calls were placed, one by Denise herself. Covertly she told the operator that she had been abducted from her home on Latour Avenue.

Another witness called to report a kidnapping in progress but a deputy was never dispatched. An error in communication likely cost Denise Lee her life.

DENISE LEE FOUNDATION: Denise Amber Lee FoundationDenise Amber Lee Foundationhttps://deniseamberlee.org

SOURCES:

Denise Lee’s final 911 calls changed Florida, her killer executed

Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s - Newspapers.com™

KING v. STATE (2012) | FindLaw

North Port woman's family awaits execution of her killer

Calls of distressNBC Newshttps://www.nbcnews.com › wbna25004051

SHE DIED AS DEPUTIES WERE LEFT UNAWARETampa Bay Timeshttps://www.tampabay.com › archive › 2008/04/13 › sh...

Denise Amber Lee Was Murdered Despite Pleading with ...People.comhttps://people.com › Crime › Crime History

Watch 20/20 TV Show - ABC.comABC Networkhttps://abc.com › shows

In 2014 Jake Embert was murdered at the hands of his new wife. His death was initially ruled a suicide after police spent less than an hour "investigating" at the scene.

Jake's family pushed for answers.

A decade and three trials later, Jake Embert finally got justice.

Now, his family is fighting for justice for other families of victims of violent crime with the William 'Jake' Embert Act... and they need your help.

SIGN THE PETITION: Petition · “Grief Is Heavy Enough, Families Shouldn’t Have to Fight for the Truth Too.” - United States · Change.org

Reporting by WALB: The William ‘Jake’ Embert Investigative Integrity & Victims’ Act

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March 28th, 2025, marks six years since Mary Collins was brutally murdered at the hands of people she trusted.

In those six years, only one of the four perpetrators, Kelly Lavery, has been convicted. Lavi Pham, James Salerno, and America Diehl are still awaiting trial.

America Diehl is currently free on bond.

Every year from March 28th - April 5th Mary's family holds an online candlelight vigil marking the days she was trapped inside Pham and Lavery's apartment.

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Trial delays, conflicting stories, and post conviction relief.

After the 1995 murders of William Hatcher, Robbie Bond and Michael Lee, the cases began to make their way to trial.

Kenneth Moody placed the blame on his 14-year-old cousin, David.

But David Moody pointed the finger right back at Kenneth.

SOURCES:

https://www.deseret.com/2001/9/17/19607010/murderer-cuts-his-way-out-of-mississippi-jail/

Moody Trial Moved

William Hatcher - Search - Newspapers.com™

David Moody v. State of Mississippi :: 2025 :: Mississippi Court of Appeals Decisions :: Mississippi Case Law :: Mississippi Law :: U.S. Law :: Justia

MOODY v. STATE (2003) | FindLaw

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A necklace, a puddle of blood, and criminal cousins.

In May of 1995 co-workers and friends 21-year-old Robbie Bond and 27-year-old William Hatcher went out to the Mahned Bridge to look at the stars.

William’s vehicle was later found abandoned on the bridge.

Days later 14-year-old David Moody would come forward and confess that he and his 20-year-old cousin, Kenneth Moody had murdered Robbie and William.

A search of Kenneth’ property would reveal a third victim.

SOURCES:

https://www.deseret.com/2001/9/17/19607010/murderer-cuts-his-way-out-of-mississippi-jail/

Moody Trial Moved

William Hatcher - Search - Newspapers.com™

David Moody v. State of Mississippi :: 2025 :: Mississippi Court of Appeals Decisions :: Mississippi Case Law :: Mississippi Law :: U.S. Law :: Justia

MOODY v. STATE (2003) | FindLaw

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A puddle of blood, missing keys, and a note.

In September of 1993, 17-year-old Angela Freeman vanished in Petal, Mississippi.

All she left behind was a note, telling her friend that she was going to the local Pizza Hut to talk to her ex-boyfriend.

Her 1984 Honda Accord was later found abandoned near the Mahned Bridge.

Angela Freeman remains missing to this day.

If you have any information about the disappearance of Angela Freeman contact Crime Stoppers at 601-582-STOP or the Perry County Sheriff’s Office at 601-964-8461. You can remain anonymous. There is a $15,000 reward for information.

SOURCES:

'I will never give up': Petal teen disappeared 31 years ago

Have you seen this child? Angela Lee Freeman

Missing 25 years: Angela Freeman's family wants answers, justice

Family, friends remember Angela Freeman on 30th anniversary of her disappearance

Mother, brother looking for answers 25 years after pregnant Mississippi teen disappears

https://www.wdam.com/2022/09/12/29-years-later-angela-freeman-case-remains-open/

Investigators still working on Angela Freeman case 30 years later | HubCitySPOKES

The Doe Network: Case File 760DFMS

817UFMS

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A phone call, Alligator Alley, and an overturned ruling.

On November 7th of 1998, motorists in south Florida saw a young woman, beaten, bleeding, stumbling, and barely able to signal for help on the side of the highway. She was severely wounded and covered in bug bites.

She was 22-year-old Shandelle Maycock. When police arrived, Shandelle told them that she had been kidnapped, attacked and left for dead by a man she knew from church, 49-year-old Harrel Braddy.

Not only had she been attacked but her five-year-old daughter, Quatisha “Candy” Maycock had also been kidnapped and was now missing.

Days later Quatisha’s body was discovered by local fisherman. Shandelle Maycock would learn that everything she thought she knew about Harrel Braddy was a lie.

SOURCES:

Braddy v. State :: 2017 :: Florida Supreme Court Decisions :: Florida Case Law :: Florida Law :: U.S. Law :: Justia

Medical examiner testifies about alligator injuries in 1998 child’s death – NBC 6 South Florida

Harrel Braddy - Search - Newspapers.com™

Case View - Braddy v. State of Florida - Florida Appellate Case Information System

Inmate Population Information Detail

Convicted man to face potential death row return | The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - Arkansas' Best News Source

Jury chooses life for man who left girl to die by gators | Miami Herald

Mother of girl left in Everglades testifies in killer’s trial | Miami Herald

Man gets death for leaving girl in Glades

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