Santa Rosa County

Mr. Rogers was convicted of the 2012 first-degree murder of his cellmate, Ricky Dean Martin, who was fatally beaten at the Santa Rosa Correctional Institution. The jury unanimously voted to recommend a death sentence, and the trial court condemned Mr. Rogers to death. This is his direct appeal.

Appearance for Appellant: Richard M. Bracey, III, Asst. Public Defender, Tallahassee, 850-606-1000
Appearance for Appellee: Jennifer A. Donahue, Asst. Attorney General, Tallahassee, 850-414-3300