State Attorney's Office, Fourth Judicial Circuit
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Office of the State Attorney for Florida's Fourth Circuit, led by Melissa Nelson. Represents the people of Clay, Duval, and Nassau counties in criminal matters.
Jacksonville, FL
Joined January 2017
This week, we welcomed several new faces to #TeamSAO4 and bolstered our ranks. After years of study and weeks of preparation, our 2025 class of assistant state attorneys was sworn in by Chief Judge Lance Day and @Nelson4SAO, surrounded by their friends, family, and new
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Wishing a meaningful Yom Kippur to those who observe.
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Team #SAO4 is proud to partner with @JSOPIO, @HubbardHouse, @CityofJax, the Duval County Clerk of Courts and others each year to launch Domestic Violence Awareness Month. As chair of the Domestic Fatality Review, ASA Khary Gaynor provided data and remarks at the kickoff event.
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ππππ ππππ ππππ πππππππ: ππ«ππ π§ππ§π ππ-π²πππ«-π¨π₯πβπ¬ π€π’π₯π₯ππ« ππ«π«ππ¬πππ The Jacksonville Sheriffβs Office and the State Attorneyβs Office is announcing the arrest of 52-year-old Michael Ziegler for the 1994 killing of Tina Heins. Thanks
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Honored Othram helped the 4th Judicial Circuit State Attorney ID the suspect in the '94 murder of Tina Heins, who was assaulted & stabbed 27 times. The @Innocence Project helped exonerate the initial suspect & our tech led to the real suspect. #dnasolves
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Office of the State Attorney for the 4th Judicial Circuit and Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Teams with Othram to Identify the Suspect in the 1994 Murder of Tina Heins
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COLD CASE UPDATE State Attorney @Nelson4SAO, @JSOPIO, @fdlepio, and @RealNCIS today announced the indictment of Michael Ziegler for First-Degree Murder and Sexual Battery in the 1994 killing of Tina Heins. Details: https://t.co/5d0Gcvo40z Watch: https://t.co/gZEc7xcH3v
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OUTCOME: A Duval County jury recently found Hugh Perry guilty of Sexual Battery. With the verdict, he faces up to 50 years in prison. The case was prosecuted by Catie Messinger and Elizabeth McEwan. Details: https://t.co/uPTKFnMFvb
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September is #NationalRecoveryMonth. Learn about drug and mental health court diversion programs for Duval, Clay, and Nassau counties here: https://t.co/CZv3iNs9n4
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Wishing those who celebrate a joyful, peaceful Rosh Hashanah.
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OUTCOME: In a bench trial this week, the Honorable Anthony Salem found Samijo Hemans guilty of Second-Degree Murder for the killing of his wife, Catherine (pictured) in 2021. The case was prosecuted by Kelli Shobe and Erin Wolfson. Details: https://t.co/9hXxXRlmg0
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Today, we remember and honor the signing of the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787. #ConstitutionDay
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Congratulations to ASA Randi Daugustinis, who recently was appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to the Seventh Judicial Circuit bench. Learn more about Daugustinis and her appointment: https://t.co/8nf3l2q4kQ
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Countdown until the 2025 ALS CEO Soak! This cause is near to my heart. For my friends who are affected by this disease, I'm doing this for you. Any amount is appreciated β thank you for your support in this fight. https://t.co/k1Vjpacjby
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Our offices in Clay, Duval, and Nassau counties are closed for Labor Day.
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"There's not an hour I don't think about Leigh." On #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay, please watch and share the powerful story of Pat Brantley, a local mother who lost her daughter to a fentanyl overdose. WATCH HERE:
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OUTCOME: This week, a Duval County jury found DaβQuan Thomas guilty of Attempted Second-Degree Murder and Shooting or Throwing Deadly Missiles for a 2025 shooting. The case was prosecuted by Crystal Ganpath-Freed and Elizabeth Brown. Details: https://t.co/GRSCM3n905
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Local school districts and universities are back in session across the region. THINK before you post something. Making a threat against a school or college is never funny - it's dangerous and puts students, teachers, and parents in fear. The FBI and our partners WILL investigate.
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With school back in session, it's important you remind your children there are consequences to their actions. Our office and your local law enforcement take all school threats seriously. Don't start the year with a felony.
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OUTCOME: Diego Hernandez Martinez was sentenced to 25 years for driving under the influence and causing the crash that killed Gabe DiSpirito and Joe Royce (pictured). The case was prosecuted by Assistant State Attorney John Kalinowski. Details: https://t.co/PtU2XmwEcn
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On #NationalSeniorCitizensDay, meet the attorney pursuing justice for the elderly in Duval County. Octavius Holliday β Director of the Human Rights Division and Jacksonville Daily Record's Lawyer of the Year β specializes in the prosecution of elder abuse cases.
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