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Judge to Decide Death or Life for Deltona ‘Xbox Murders’ Defendants Today

The decision follows a new jury recommendation for death earlier this year.

Overview

  • Troy Victorino and Jerone Hunter are set to appear before Judge Dawn Nichols at 9 a.m. for resentencing at the Volusia County Courthouse.
  • A resentencing jury in May recommended death for both men, but the judge has the final say on whether to impose death or life in prison.
  • Their 2006 death sentences were overturned after court rulings required unanimous jury recommendations for capital punishment.
  • A 2023 resentencing ended in a mistrial after Florida changed the law to allow death recommendations with at least eight jurors.
  • Defense teams presented mitigation at July Spencer hearings, including neuropsychological and family testimony, as two co-defendants, Michael Salas and Robert Cannon, serve life terms.