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October 21, 2010 Live trial on In Session Next Week! Florida v Leonard Gonzalez Jr.Posted: 05:04 PM ET
Pensacola, FL – In August 2009, Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan said at a press conference: “we are very anxious to share this story with Escambia County and the nation…it’s going to be a humdinger.” That time has now come with the capital murder trial of Leonard Gonzalez Jr., one of seven defendants charged with murdering Melanie and Byrd Billings. On July 9, 2009, dressed as ninjas and wearing black masks, Gonzalez and seven others crept into the Billings' home. Once inside, prosecutors allege it was Gonzalez Jr. who shot and killed the couple while one of their special needs children looked on. According to witness statements, it's alleged the gang of "ninjas" entered the home with hopes of stealing the family's home safe which they believed contained upwards of 13 million dollars. The safe at the center of the ordeal was found with nothing more than prescriptions for the children, assorted business paper work and sentimental family jewelry. From beginning to end the entire attack lasted four minutes. Ironically the Billings' home was equipped with a sophisticated video surveillance system which failed to save their lives. According to CNN, the couple cared for thirteen special needs kids, nine of whom were home at the time. Described by prosecutors as the triggerman and mastermind of the double murder of Melanie and Byrd Billings, Leonard Gonzalez Jr. now faces the death penalty in Pensacola, Florida. - In Session Correspondent Jean Casarez Filed under: Case Updates
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