Michael Keetley Archives

Michael Keetley stands for his sentencing.

Ice Cream Man Murder Trial: Michael Keetley Sentenced

Michael Keetley is ordered to serve six life sentences, two without parole, for a Thanksgiving 2010 shooting that killed two and injured four. More

May 26, 2023

Victim impact statements in Keetley trial.

Ice Cream Man Murder Trial: Victim Impact Statements

The mother of two victims, brother of one victim, and a man who survived the shooting give impact statements ahead of the sentencing of Michael... More

May 26, 2023

Michael Keetley listens to opening statements

Sentencing: FL v. Michael Keetley – Ice Cream Man Murder Retrial

UPDATE: Michael Keetley, a former ice cream truck driver, faces life in prison without parole for a deadly shooting in 2010. More

May 25, 2023

Verdict: FL v. Michael Keetley – Ice Cream Man Murder Retrial

After three days of deliberations, the jury reached a verdict in the retrial of Michael Keetley. More

March 28, 2023

Ice Cream Man Murder Retrial: Defense Closing Argument

Attorney Richard Escobar pointed to multiple failures in the police investigation during closing arguments in the retrial of Michael Keetley. More

March 24, 2023

Ice Cream Man Murder Retrial: Prosecution Closing Argument

Assistant State Attorney Michelle Doherty delivered the prosecution's closing argument in the murder retrial of Michael Keetley. More

March 24, 2023

Case closed: New insights from the murder retrial of ice cream man Michael Keetley

After 14 days and 41 witnesses, the evidence in Michael Keetley's retrial is in and the case will soon be in a Florida jury's hands. More

March 24, 2023

Photo shows Michael Keetley's injured hand

Doctor: ‘Extremely Unlikely’ Keetley Could Operate Weapon

A surgeon testified that extensive injuries to Keetley's hand would have made it 'extremely unlikely' that he could have fired a gun. More

March 23, 2023

Judge Jokes As He Dismisses Jury In Keetley Retrial

Judge Sabella joked about a "juror union" as he dismissed jurors for the day in the retrial of Michael Keetley. More

March 21, 2023

Ice Cream Man Murder Retrial: Day 7

Wesley Smith knew defendant Michael Keetley and the victims in the case. He moved from the area before the shooting. More

March 15, 2023

Ice Cream Man Murder Retrial: Crime Scene Walkthrough

Court TV's Matt Johnson walks through the crime scene at the center of the Michael Keetley retrial and the alleged series of events. More

March 14, 2023

Ice Cream Man Murder Retrial: Day 6

Michael Keetley's ex-girlfriend testified on day 6 of his retrial, as the jury was shown prerecorded testimony from a shooting survivor. More

March 14, 2023

Michael Keetley’s Ex-Girlfriend Testifies In Murder Retrial

Michael Keetley's ex-girlfriend, Norma Towers, testified in court about the extent of Keetley's injuries and his ability to use a gun. More

March 13, 2023

Ice Cream Man Murder Retrial: Day 5

In a 2010 interview, Michael Keetley admitted to trying to conduct his own investigation buts aid he had long given up. More

March 13, 2023

Is Michael Keetley Channeling Mister Rogers?

Talk has been swirling around the defendant in the Ice Cream Man Murder Trial's sweaters. Attorney Erica Wilson said they're likely picked by his lawyers. More

March 10, 2023

Detective David Schramm testifies during Michael Keetley's retrial.

Detective Questioned On Keetley Investigation

Retired Hillsborough County Detective David Schramm's testimony took a tense turn during the retrial of Michael Keetley. More

March 10, 2023

Associate: ‘It was (Keetley’s) Plan To Do All This’

In a heated exchange, David Beckwith alleged that Keetley shared a plan for revenge with him before the shooting. More

March 10, 2023

Ice Cream Man Murder Retrial: Day 4

Sparks flew in the courtroom as Michael Keetley’s defense lawyer rattled state witness David Beckwith with questions about his motives for helping Keetley. More

March 10, 2023