Duval County

Mr. Deviney was convicted of the first-degree murder of Delores Futrell, whose throat was cut in 2008. The jury voted 10-2 to recommend a death sentence, and the trial court condemned Mr. Deviney. This Court reversed his conviction and sentence on direct appeal. After a second trial, Mr. Deviney was again convicted. The jury voted 8-4 to recommend a death sentence, and the trial court condemned him to death. This Court affirmed the conviction on direct appeal but reversed the sentence of death and remanded for a new penalty phase pursuant to Hurst v. State. At resentencing, the jury voted unanimously to recommend a death sentence, and the trial court condemned Mr. Deviney to death a third time. This appeal followed.

Appearance for Appellant: Richard M. Bracey, Asst. Public Defender, Tallahassee, 850-606-1000
Appearance for Appellee: Jennifer A. Donahue, Asst. Attorney General, Tallahassee, 850-414-3580