Bay County

Mr. Caylor was convicted of the first-degree murder of 13-year-old Melinda Hinson, who was sexually battered and strangled in 2008. The jury voted 8-4 to recommend a death sentence and the trial court condemned him to death. This Court upheld his sentence on direct appeal and Mr. Caylor filed a post-conviction challenge in the trial court. It was denied and this appeal followed.