Duval County Jury Finds Burns Guilty of Murder-for-Hire of his Wife
News by Year: 2022
June 13, 2022
Chronicling a year filled with challenges and successes, the State Attorney’s Office is proud to present its 2021 Annual Report to the public.
June 10, 2022
State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Ladae Franklin was found guilty by a jury of Attempted
Second-Degree Murder and Attempted Manslaughter. The Honorable Mark Borello sentenced Franklin to 32 years in Florida State Prison during a July 13, 2022, hearing.
June 8, 2022
State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Marsai Cruz was found guilty by a jury of Second Degree-Murder, Attempted Second-Degree Murder, and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.
June 2, 2022
State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Keyon Paige was found guilty by a jury of Manslaughter with a Firearm, Armed Burglary, Burglary of a Dwelling, and Grand Theft.
May 16, 2022
State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Jecorian McCray was found guilty by a jury of First-Degree Murder, Conspiracy to Commit Murder, and Tampering with a Witness, Victim, or Informant.
May 4, 2022
On the heels of National Crime Victims’ Right Week, the State Attorney’s Office is designing a project
that will honor those we serve in a larger, more prominent, and permanent way.
April 29, 2022
State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Steven Preslar was found guilty by a jury of Attempted First-Degree Murder, Domestic Battery, and Resisting Officer Without Violence.
April 20, 2022
State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Carl Steven Mills was found guilty by a jury of Conspiracy to Traffic in Heroin.
April 13, 2022
More than a dozen members of Clay, Duval, and Nassau law enforcement agencies were honored for exemplary service at the Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer awards.
April 7, 2022
State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Shawn Sieberg was found guilty by a jury of four counts of Sexual Battery and two counts of Lewd or Lascivious Molestation.