May 9, 2007
Thomas M. Overton v. State of Florida
Case Number(s):
SC04-2071, SC05-964, SC06-237

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Summary:

Mr. Overton was convicted of the August 1991 murders of Michael and Susan MacIvor, who were strangled and beaten in their home. The jury voted 8-4 to recommend a death sentence for the murder of the husband and 9-3 to recommend death for the murder of the wife. Mr. Overton was condemned. The convictions and sentences were upheld on direct appeal to this Court and Mr. Overton then filed a challenge in circuit court. That post-conviction motion was denied and this appeal followed. Mr. Overton raises several issues.