Convicted Killer Jose Soto-Escalera Learns His Fate At Sentencing
Jose Soto-Escalera, who was convicted of first-degree murder of his mistress, Tania Wise, and their unborn child learns his fate. More
October 10, 2025
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Jose Soto-Escalera
Jose Antonio Soto-Escalera was convicted of first-degree murder of his mistress, Tania Wise, and her unborn child. The jury recommended he face the death penalty.
Man convicted of killing pregnant mistress sentenced to death
UPDATE: A judge sentenced Jose Soto-Escalera to death for the brutal murder of his mistress and unborn child. More
October 10, 2025
Jose Soto-Escalera’s Defense Attorney Tells Judge: ‘He’s An Idiot’
At his Spencer Hearing, Jose Soto-Escalera said he doesn't trust defense lawyer Tom Burns and wants him removed from his case. More
October 6, 2025
FL v. Jose Soto-Escalera: Pregnant Mistress Murder Trial
UPDATE: The jury deliberated for less than two hours before reaching a decision on whether Jose Soto-Escalera should be put to death. More
October 6, 2025
Videos, Violence and a Verdict: Week 2 of Jose Soto-Escalera’s Trial
Surveillance and truck audio expose chilling plans, linking Jose Soto‑Escalera to the night Tania Wise was killed. More
September 26, 2025
Jury Recommends Death for Man Who Killed Pregnant Mistress: Full Coverage
A jury recommended the death penalty for Jose Soto-Escalera, who killed his pregnant mistress. We have details from that Florida courtroom. More
September 25, 2025
Victim’s Mother Reacts to Jose Soto-Escalera’s Death Penalty Recommendation
Elizabeth Betolla, victim Tania Wise's mother says 'I wasn't surprised, I was expecting it to go this way. I'm happy justice has been done.' More
September 25, 2025
Jury Recommends Death Penalty For Jose Soto-Escalera
After a little more than an hour of deliberations, the jury returns with a death penalty recommendation for Jose Soto-Escalera. More
September 25, 2025
Jose Soto-Escalera’s Defense Presents Argument To Avoid Death Penalty
Defense attorney Tom Burns presents the case for life imprisonment for Jose Soto-Escalera, who faces a potential death sentence. More
September 25, 2025
State: Jose Soto-Escalera ‘Developed a Plan’ That Was ‘In-Depth and Devious’
Prosecutor Donald Richardson said Jose Soto-Escalera 'developed a plan' for Tania Wise's murder that was 'in-depth and devious.' More
September 25, 2025
Jose Soto-Escalera’s Mother Takes Stand In Penalty Phase of Son’s Trial
Carmen Escalera, Jose Soto-Escalera's mother takes the stand in the penalty phase of Soto-Escalera's trial. More
September 25, 2025
Tania Wise’s Mother Addresses Court: ‘The Grief is Overwhelming’
Tania Wise's mother delivered an emotional victim impact statement in the penalty phase of Jose Soto-Escalera's murder trial. More
September 24, 2025
Soto-Escalera Defense Struggles to Get Witnesses to Court
Attorneys for Jose Soto-Escalera told the judge that witnesses who were supposed to testify no longer want to, fearing backlash. More
September 24, 2025
Will Jose Soto-Escalera Testify in Penalty Phase?
Jose Soto-Escalera faces a potential death sentence as the penalty phase begins after he was convicted of murdering Tania Wise. More
September 24, 2025
Secrets, Sin and Silence: Week 1 of Jose Soto-Escalera’s Trial | On The Record
Cody Thomas takes you On the Record with the first week of the Jose Soto-Escalera trial — shocking testimony, betrayal, and DNA evidence. More
September 19, 2025
Pregnant Mistress Murder Trial: Watch the Verdict!
The jury reaches a verdict in Jose Soto-Escalera's trial, who's charged with the murder of his mistress, Tania Wise, and her unborn child. More
September 19, 2025
Pregnant Mistress Murder Trial: Defense Closing Arguments
Defense attorney Ashley Minton argues Jose Soto-Escalera acted in passion, not premeditation, and shifted suspicion toward others. More
September 19, 2025
Pregnant Mistress Murder Trial: State’s Closing Arguments
Prosecutor Donal Richardson lays out the ways Jose Soto-Escalera carefully planned to execute his mistress and their unborn child. More
September 19, 2025
How Damaging Is Transcript of Jose Soto-Escalera’s Conversations?
Inside the transcript of a conversation where Jose Soto-Escalera appears to plot the murder of his mistress, Tania Wise. More
September 19, 2025
Pregnant Mistress Murder Trial: Day 4 Recap
More transcripts of a conversation Jose Soto-Escalera had with his nephew about plans to murder Tania Wise were read in court. More
September 19, 2025
Soto-Escalera Transcript: No One is Going to Be Looking for Her (Tania Wise)
Rose Rosario translates a conversation involving defendant Jose Soto-Escalera where Escalera said 'no one is going to be looking for her.' More
September 18, 2025
Soto-Escalera Appears to Plot Murder in Translated Recordings
Translated recordings of Jose Soto-Escalera talking about murdering his mistress were played in court during his murder trial. More
September 18, 2025
Soto-Escalera Transcript: ‘I’m Going To Blow Her Brains Out’
A translator read the transcript of a recording in which prosecutors said Jose Soto-Escalera plotted the murder of his mistress, Tania Wise. More
September 17, 2025
The Case Against Jose Soto-Escalera | Vinnie Politan Investigates
Vinnie Politan examines the case against Jose Soto-Escalera, focusing on his potential motive and defense strategy regarding the deaths of Tania Wise and her unborn... More
September 17, 2025
Pregnant Mistress Murder Trial: Day 2 Recap
Prosecutors presented DNA evidence showing that Jose Soto-Escalera was the father of the victim's unborn child. More
September 17, 2025
Pregnant Mistress Murder: Defendant Was Biological Father of Unborn Child
Criminalist concludes Jose Soto-Escalera was the biological father of the unborn child that Tania Wise was carrying at the time of her death. More
September 16, 2025
Pregnant Mistress Murder Trial: Day 1 Recap
Witnesses described finding Tania Wise's body in a drainage ditch and a former coworker testified that the defendant had asked him for a gun. More
September 16, 2025
‘Hand to God’: Defendant Denies Having Sex With Victim in Police Interview
The jury watches video of Jose Antonio Soto-Escalera's police interview, who's charged with first-degree murder in the death of Tania Wise. More
September 15, 2025
Crime Scene Investigator Details Graphic Photos in Pregnant Mistress Murder
Janine Hiller details graphic crime scene photos in Jose Antonio Soto-Escalera trial where he is charged in the death of pregnant Tania Wise. More
September 15, 2025
Pregnant Mistress Murder Trial: Victim’s Mother Takes Stand
Victim Tania Wise's mother testifies in Jose Antonio Soto-Escalera's trial, who faces charges in the death of Wise and their unborn child. More
September 15, 2025
