In a rare legal move, a Florida judge departed from a jury's death penalty recommendation and instead sentenced Justin Barber to life in prison Friday for killing his wife, April, during a stroll on a beach.
KEY DOCUMENTS
Justin's Affidavit
In this signed statement to police, Justin Barber recounts his version of events on Aug. 17, 2002, the night his wife April was fatally shot.- Request for Admission
This civil suit document filed on behalf of April Barber's estate says April planned on leaving Justin Barber. - 'Bad Acts' Motion
Prosecutors notified the court of their intent to present evidence that before the murder, Justin Barber asked his mistress to move with him to another state. - 'Bad Acts' Response
The defense characterizes Justin Barber's extramarital affair as a "very casual, random sexual relationship" with no "plans for permanency." - Discovery List
This document lists computer searches such as "immigrating to Brazil" and "acute blood loss" made from Justin Barber's computer. - Pretrial Release
The main facts of the case are outlined in this motion, in which the defense makes a bid for Justin Barber's release while awaiting trial.
Lawyers for Justin Barber say they want to question the jurors who convicted the business consultant of killing his wife about whether they learned about inadmissible evidence discussed on Court TV. A St. Augustine judge will consider the motion in September.
After less than an hour of deliberations, the jury that convicted Justin Barber of murdering his 27-year-old wife during a nighttime stroll along a Florida beach recommended the philandering husband receive the death penalty.
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CLOSINGS & DELIBERATIONS
- •June 22, 2006
Deliberations continue - •June 21, 2006
Closings presented; deliberations begin
DEFENSE'S CASE
- •June 20, 2006
Defense rests with crime scene experts - •June 19, 2006
Defense kicks off chipping away at crime scene evidence
PROSECUTION'S CASE
- •June 15, 2006
Prosecutors rest case - •June 14, 2006
Guns N' Roses song takes center stage - •June 13, 2006
Barber's mistress takes the stand - •June 13, 2006
Jury views Barber's reenactment video - •June 12, 2006
Detective: Mugging story just doesn't add up
JURY SELECTION & OPENINGS
- •June 12, 2006
Trial opens with deuling protrayals of defendant - •Case background
Was a Florida wife killed by her husband or a mugger?
CASE IN BRIEF
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Justin Barber is charged with the murder of his wife, April, during a late-night stroll on the beach, but Barber claims a mugger killed his wife and shot him four times.
BACKGROUND
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Courttv.com reporter covering the trial offers analysis
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