Sign up for PEOPLE's free True Crime newsletter for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. The juror, a woman, wept as Felecia Demerson read a statement from the witness stand about her daughter and the devastating effects of her death. It is unreasonable to think, in light of the facts of this case, that any juror would be able to avoid all signs of emotion, Sisco said. By 4:30 p.m., they returned the guilty verdict. 2023 FOX Television Stations. Click here to get breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases in the True Crime Newsletter. A Florida man faces the death penalty after being convicted of murdering a 9-year-old girl when she was left alone with him in 2014, PEOPLE confirms. L'anne suivante, soutenant financirement le couturier depuis ses dbuts, Marcel Boussac [n 1] fonde la Socit Christian Dior parfums, SARL nomme alors plus communment Dior Parfums [n 2].Serge Heftler-Louiche, ami du couturier et natif . Required fields are marked *. According to court documents Granville Ritchie would abduct, sexually assault and murder Felecia Williams. UPDATED 4:30 PM ET Sep. 25, 2019. Ritchie and Felecia did not know each other before they met on May 16, 2014, but they were both close with Eboni Wiley, who was the man's then-girlfriend and the girl's neighbor and family friend. The girl's body was found washed up on a shoreline a day after she had been left alone with Ritchie. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. On Friday morning, Hillsborough Circuit Judge Michelle Sisco sentenced Granville Ritchie to death for the May 16, 2014, murder of 9-year-old Felecia Williams, report Fox13, WWSB and the Tampa Bay Times. Buckwalter claimed that the prosecutor was merely describing for the jurors Ritchie's actions and made an offhand remark. Ritchie's lawyer had argued against a death penalty, claiming factors like an abusive childhood in Kingston, Jamaica, the Tampa Bay Times reported. My heart breaks for you. When the rest of the jurors were brought in, Sisco told them that, as human beings, it is normal to feel emotional in cases of such magnitude. A PEDO was given the death penalty for raping and strangling a nine-year-old girl and hiding her body in suitcase. This is his direct appeal. Ritchie was found guilty of killing. pic.twitter.com/K1mmbzLM7b, Law & Crime Network (@LawCrimeNetwork) September 25, 2019. Ritchie instructed Wiley, who was baby sitting Felecia, to leave the home to buy marijuana. "Important to be was the fact that there was a pattern, where it wasn't a typical neck strangulation, where you got a lot of injury to all of the muscles up here in the neck," explained Dr. William Anderson, a pathologist. I ain't got no ill will against you,' said Jerome Williams, WREG reports. 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Ritchie was convicted in 2019 of first degree murder, s*xual assault and aggravated child abuse in connection with Felecias death. Prosecutor Scott Harmonsaid in closing arguments on Wednesday that Ritchie was a master manipulator, who lied and used Wiley and his mother to cover up what really happened. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Youre a better stronger woman than I am. Granville Ritchie, 41, was convicted of first-degree murder, sexual battery and aggravated child abuse in September 2019. . Instead, it becomes a first step of a neverending nightmare you never wake from. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. She will have her own trial next month, The Associated Press reported. Florida man Granville Ritchie, 40, was found guilty of raping and . Harmon is a veteran prosecutor who has been prosecuting homicides for 20 years,' she told the court. He then is believed to have hid her body in a suitcase, which he dumped into Tampa Bay. On Wednesday, the 12-member jury found the 40-year-old Ritchie guilty in the girls 2014 rape and murder. Testimony is expected to continue Friday. They asked for tissues then said they needed a break. This was deliberate.'. the child to death before putting her body in a suitcase and dumping it near the Courtney Campbell Causeway in May 2014 . The woman, Eboni Wiley, testified that even though she had only known Ritchie for several days, she left Felecia with him to go buy some marijuana. Court is being held in Hillsborough County. Injuries to her mouth, he said, indicated that a hand may have been placed over it, keeping her from crying out. Instead, it becomes a first step of a never-ending nightmare you never wake from. Later that night, Ritchie drove to the Courtney Campbell Causeway, where he dumped Felecias body into the bay. On the day of the murder, Felecia left home with Wiley and went to Ritchies mothers apartment in the Doral Oaks apartment complex. I feel like death is appropriate. . 'Im trying to figure out how that is not a Golden Rule violation,' Grosshans said, referring to the prosecutor's speech. ", PREVIOUS: Girlfriend testifies she does not believe Ritchie killed 9-year-old. She explained that she recently suffered a personal loss. Rick Buckwalter, the appellate attorney for Florida, conceded that it was 'a close call,' but argued that Harmon did not cross the line. They traveled to a home, where the defendant was alone with the victim starting at about 4:50 p.m. Investigators claim he committed the crime, stuffed the body in a suitcase, and dumped it by the Courtney Campbell Causeway. Later that night, a 911 call was made on Ritchies phone that only lasted a few seconds. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. No one spoke on behalf of Ritchie during Fridays testimony. Sisco addressed the grieving mother, telling her, "I've thought long and hard about what I was going to say to you. Jurors had a lot of evidence to review in the trial, which has . Granville Ritchie would be arrested, convicted and sentenced to death Florida Death Row Inmate List This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Since Felecias death, Demerson said, she has been unable to return to work. No one spoke on behalf of Ritchie during Friday's testimony. After hearing a number of witness impact statements, Judge Michelle Sisco sentenced Granville Ritchie to death for killing Felecia Williams in 2014. By Fallon Silcox Hillsborough County. Wiley was a witness at Ritchies trial and was accused of lying during the missing person investigation. Aconvicted child rapist and murderer is appealing his death sentence in Florida by arguing that the prosecutor violated the so-called 'Golden Rule' by asking the jury to imagine his victim's suffering. TAMPA, Fla. (FOX 13) - A jury of his peers has found Granville Ritchie guilty of murder in the 2014 killing of 9-year-old Felecia Williams. When Wiley returned almost an hour later, Ritchie claimed that he gave Felecia money for her to go buy candy at a nearby CVS store and that she had not returned. Learn More{{/message}}. He pegged Ritchies IQ at 78, well below average. Granville Ritchie, 41, was sentenced to death in September 2020 for the 2014 killing of nine-year-old Felecia Williams, who was raped, strangled to death, stuffed into a suitcase and thrown. And Granville Ritchie knew better.. TAMPA, Fla. A year after his trial, Granville Ritchie has been sentenced to death for the 2014 murder of 9-year-old Felecia Williams. I know youre a woman of deep faith. When her mother had foot surgery in 2013, the girl spent the summer cooking for her and nursing her back to health, Demerson said. The jury recommended the death penalty. 11/4/21 Florida Supreme Court Oral Arguments: Granville Ritchie v. State of Florida SC20-1422. The seven justices of the state Supreme Court did not reach a decision in Ritchie's case this week. I know that you know that you and Felecia will have a joyous reunion. A unanimous 12-0 decision is required. "That would indicate to me that a force was applied across the upper chest. That is true. The penalty phase of the trial started Thursday. In September 2019, all 12 jurors agreed Ritchie, who grew up in Jamaica,should face the death penalty. ", Felecia Demerson holds up an image of her daughter, Felecia Williams, during the sentencing hearing for her killer. Rather, viewing the record in its totality, it was the evidence of Ritchies horrific and senseless crimes against the victim, not the prosecutors missteps, that secured the recommendation of death. Justice Ricky Polston agreed with the outcome of the majority opinion but did not sign onto it. In September 2019, all 12 jurors agreed Ritchie, who grew up in Jamaica,should face the death penalty. 17:14 EST 05 Nov 2021. On Tuesday, a Hillsborough County jury found. How far did Zion Cemetery stretch? Your email address will not be published. Each parent has that sick feeling of dread that something happened to their child. Granville Ritchie was sentenced to. Jurors saw photos of the 9-year-old girl, all with a wide smile one of her donning a blue dress at a wedding where she served as a flower girl, another of her sitting on a couch beside her mother, and a third of her mugging for a selfie as she lies on a mattress. 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They spent the past two days in the penalty phase of the trial listening to witnesses and hearing arguments from the Ritchie then s*xually assaulted and strangled the girl while Wiley was away, prosecutors said during his trial. Closing arguments wrapped up Wednesday and the jury began deliberating. Ritchie faces the death penalty. Support journalism byclicking here to ourGiveSendGoor sign up for ourfree newsletter by clicking here. That pain would have been greater for a girl. Ritchie motioned for Wiley, who was babysitting Felecia, to leave the house to buy marijuana. A unanimous 12-0 decision is required to impose the death penalty. Felicia Demerson, the child's mother, said in a statement she's "waited 2,310 days for this day to come," WFTS reported. I think most parents have a moment when a child runs away from them, they can't find a child, a call or text message goes unanswered for a period of time. Each parent has that sick feeling of dread that something happened to their child. I wish you all of the best.. Granville Ritchie was sentenced to death by the State of Florida for the sexual assault and murder of a nine year old girl. Ritchie was convicted of the first-degree murder of nine-year-old F.W., who was strangled to death in 2014. These cookies do not store any personal information. The only thing I regret today is I cannot ask for his fate and that would be for him to be hung," Demerson said. Granville Ritchie (pictured in mugshot) killed Felecia Williams on May 16, 2014 Wiley was a neighbor and friend to Felecia's family. Texas Special Education Teacher Admits Sexually Assaulting Student in Classroom Closet, West Virginia Teenager Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder of 4 Family Members, Man Who Murdered Girlfriend, Her 2 Children Captured on Video Casually Saying, 'I Murdered 4 People', Md. Initially, Wiley told police that Felecia ran away, the Associated Press reported. The sentencing hearing began Thursday and continued Friday. Ritchie.". STATE OF FLORIDA V. GRANVILLE RITCHIE WWW.CQINVESTIGATIONS.COM The body of Felecia Williams was found off the Courtney Campbell Causeway five . During a Florida Supreme Court hearing Thursday, Judge Jamie Grosshans closely examined Harmons comments and noted that she leaned toward the defense position. In September 2019, Ritchie was found guilty of first-degree murder, sexual battery and aggravated child abuse. The server responded with {{status_text}} (code {{status_code}}). Who is Granville Ritchie? The child victim suffered a horrendous, physically painful, psychologically torturous death,Hillsborough Circuit Judge Michelle Sisco said with her voice cracking, before removing her glasses to wipe away tears, Investigators said, back in 2014, Ritchie assaulted and strangled young Felecia Williams before stuffing her body in a suitcase and dumping her into the water near the Courtney Campbell Causeway. Closing arguments wrapped up Wednesday and the jury began deliberating. A Florida man has been sentenced to death for the 2014 rape and murder of a 9-year-old girl left in his care. If the inmate wins on appeal, he would be granted a new sentencing trial to determine whether he gets life in prison or the death penalty again. Court stopped briefly after a juror in Granville Ritchies trial began sobbing during the testimony of the 9-year-old victims mother. A doctor who took the stand Tuesday disagreed with the medical examiner's findings on the cause of death. Prosecutors said Ritchie had been dating Felecia's neighbor, Eboni Wiley, in May 2014. For him to feel what she felt. 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PREVIOUS:Granville Ritchie found guilty of murder in 2014 killing of 9-year-old Felecia Williams. He pointed as Wiley as a possible perpetrator of the murder. . Im not like everyone else, bro. By 4:30 p.m., they returned the guilty verdict. It was the same jury who on Wednesday convicted him of killing the child in 2014. My heart breaks for you. Each parent has that sick feeling of dread that something happened to their child. Wiley said during a trial that Ritchie said he gave Felecia money to buy candy from a store. During a hearing in Florida Supreme Court on Thursday, Justice Jamie Grosshans closely scrutinized Harmon's remarks and signaled she was leaning towards the position of the defense. Granville Ritchie would be arrested, convicted and sentenced to death. I know that you know that you and Felecia will have a joyous reunion. Granville Ritchie was sentenced to death by the State of Florida for the sexual assault and murder of a nine year old girl. The Golden Rule argument refers to an argument put forth by the prosecution in a jury trial, where jurors are persuaded to consider themselves in the place of the victim in reaching a verdict that they would prefer the defendant to get. Ritchie and Felecia did not know each other before meeting on May 16, 2014, but they were both close to Eboni Wiley, who was the mans girlfriend and the girls neighbor and family friend. Eboni Wiley, in May 2014, prosecutors said. It is in light of this horrific crime, though, that the prosecutor was duty-bound to take great care to ensure that the jurys recommendation of life or death was based on the facts and not on inflammatory and improper arguments.. All I know is he needs to be like her. pic.twitter.com/ICiF7E3rSA. "The child victim suffered a horrendous, physically painful, psychologically torturous death,"Hillsborough Circuit Judge Michelle Sisco said, as reported by WTVT. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? And the fact that you were able to sit through this trial with the horrific facts. Demerson showed poise on the witness stand, her voice never breaking as she talked about Felecias birth, how she liked to feed ducks in the neighborhood pond, and how she sang in her church youth choir. Youll get a remembrance of Tampa Bay residents weve lost, including heartwarming and amusing details about their lives, every Tuesday. As the states case continued, the jury was presented with photos showing Felecias injuries as they were during the first phase of the trial. If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual abuse, text "STRENGTH" to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 to be connected to a certified crisis counselor. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. If the inmate wins on appeal, he will be awarded a new sentencing trial to determine whether he is re-sentenced to life imprisonment or the death penalty. The penalty phase of the trial started Thursday. Ritchie has difficulty completing complicated tasks, the result of head trauma he suffered during incidents including car accidents, Eisenstein said. Mister. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Eboni Wiley says she had just started dating Ritchie in 2014 when the two went to pick up her. "May God have mercy on your soul, Mr. Ritchie," Judge. Granville Ritchie, right, sits with defense attorneys during his trial Monday at the Hillsborough County Courthouse. This was deliberate. Fridays sentencingincluded testimony from Felecia Demerson, the 9-year-olds mother. Investigators said, back in 2014, Ritchie assaulted and strangled young Felecia Williams before stuffing her body in a suitcase and dumping her into the water near the Courtney Campbell Causeway. The woman, Eboni Wiley, testified even though she had only know Ritchie for a couple of days, she left Felecia with him to go buy some marijuana. RELATED STORY: You cant get over it. Mother works to preserve memory of daughter who was slain at age 9, Subscribe to our free HowTheyLived newsletter. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. How did Vladimir Putin lose half of Russia's elite paratroopers? He said she used ecstasy, and that she said it could feel like Satan was manipulating her while she was on it. Still, she said, she can put her feelings aside and continue hearing the case. After the child's body was discovered, however, her story changed. A Florida man is on trial in the alleged murder of 9-year-old Felecia Nicole Williams . A key part of the Supreme Court opinion involved whether Ritchie should receive a new sentencing hearing because of improper comments made by a prosecutor during the case. The same jury will decide whether Ritchie will receive the death penalty as part of his sentencing. (FOX 13 News). Granville Ritchie, 41, was sentenced to death in September 2020 for the 2014 killing of nine-year-old Felecia Williams, who was raped, strangled to death, stuffed into a suitcase and thrown off an overpass. I have no ill will against you, Jerome Williams said, reports WREG. Granville Ritchie, 41, was sentenced to death in September 2020 for the 2014 murder of nine-year-old Felecia Williams, who was raped, strangled, stuffed into a suitcase and thrown over an overpass. VisitTampafp.comforPolitics,Tampa Area Local News,Sports, andNational Headlines. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. She didnt deserve thatits hard for all of us to deal with it, you know, but we have to take it one day at a time.. By All rights reserved. Granville Ritchie, the man who raped and murdered 9-year-old Felecia Williams in 2014, was sentenced to death Friday. Investigators said, back in 2014, Ritchie assaulted and strangled young Felecia Williams before stuffing her body in a suitcase and dumping her into the water near the Courtney Campbell Causeway. Ritchie found guilty in death of Felecia Williams, 9. The duo were watching the girl one day, and Ritchie took Felecia to his mother's apartment, the Associated Press reported. The girls body was found washed up on a shoreline a day after she had been left alone with Ritchie. I wish you all of the best.". Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. He told me he needed to do something. Granville Ritchie was found guilty of killing Williams in Sept. 2019. . In sum, we cannot say that the improper arguments precluded Ritchies jury from making a reasoned assessment based on the evidence so as to amount to a denial of due process, said the opinion shared by Chief Justice Charles Canady and Justices Alan Lawson, Carlos Muniz, John Couriel and Jamie Grosshans. I know you're a woman of deep faith. According to the Tamp Bay Times, prosecutors said Ritchie raped and strangled the young woman before putting her body in a suitcase. Open in Our App It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Or to keep it anonymous, click here. 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Ritchie, now 43, is an inmate at Union Correctional Institution, according to the Florida Department of Corrections website. Some days I dont know if Im coming or going.. May God have mercy on your soul, Mr. Ritchie., https://www.fox13news.com/news/granville-ritchie-sentenced-to-death-for-2014-rape-murder-of-9-year-old-felecia-williams, Your email address will not be published. Defense attorney Daniel Hernandez asked Hillsborough Circuit Judge Michelle Sisco to either bar the entire panel from hearing the rest of the case or to excuse the juror who wept. Ritchie is accused in the 2014 murder of 9-year-old Felecia Williams. "For him to feel what my daughter felt over and over again. 'Mr. Hyman Eisenstein, a psychologist who spent 32 hours examining Ritchie in jail, testified for the defense. Ritchie then sexually assaulted and strangled the girl while Wiley was away, prosecutors said during his trial. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. If anyone causes one of these little ones those who believe in me to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea., That scripture is talking to someone that knows better, Demerson said. Android Users,Click Here To Download The Free Press AppAnd Never Miss A Story. Have a tip we should know? First, I am in awe of your bravery and your tireless advocacy for your daughter. Ritchie was found guilty in 2019 of first-degree murder, sexual battery and aggravated child abuse in connection with Felecia's death. According to Ritchie's appellate attorney Rachel Roebuck, Harmon's impassioned speech violated what is known in the legal profession as the Golden Rule, which is an argument that persuades jurors to put themselves in the place of the victim when considering a verdict, reported Fox 13. I feel like death is appropriate. For most parents, that moment passes but for a few unfortunate ones, it doesn't. Wiley has been charged with lying during a missing person investigation. TAMPA, Fla The trial for Granville Ritchie, the man accused of raping and murdering a 9-year-old Tampa girl in May of 2014, began today. All I know is he needs to be like her.. You have entered an incorrect email address! Authorities say the victim was in the care ofEboni Wiley, a family friend. For most parents, that moment passes but for a few unfortunate ones, it doesnt. The argument is considered improper and could be grounds for an appeal because the jurors have to consider a case in an objective manner and rely on evidence alone, instead of their feelings and biases. You can see proceedings in the player above. Convicted child killer, rapist wants off death row. Ritchies defense plans to raise a number of mitigating factors to argue for a life sentence, instead. Hernandez expressed concern about the panels ability to make a fair decision on the death penalty. She takes medication for depression. After she completed her testimony, Judge Sisco said she had struggled with how to convey her thoughts toward Demerson, but told her the following: Ive thought long and hard about what I was going to say to you. Granville Ritchie, 40, is charged with first-degree murder, rape and sexual battery, and aggravated child abuse. A jury found Granville Ritchie guilty of murder and rape Wednesday afternoon in the 2014 killing of 9-year-old Felecia Williams. TAMPA, Fla. -- A key witness testified Monday in the Granville Ritchie murder trial. In October 2020, she pleaded guilty to lying to the police and was later sentenced to 75 days in jail and five years of probation. Wiley went to buy marijuana and Ritchie then strangled and assaulted the nine-year-old, prosecutors claimed. During Ritchies trial, the court heard from Felecias mother. Apparent signs of sexual abuse on the victims body might have happened while she was floating in the water, exposed to the elements. 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