Gov. DeSantis Signs Death Warrant for Michael King in 2008 Murder of Denise Amber Lee
Michael L. King was convicted of first-degree murder, sexual battery and kidnapping in 2009; the execution date begins final appeals in state and federal courts.
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Gov. DeSantis signs death warrant for Michael King in 2008 murder of Denise Amber Lee
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed the death warrant for a man convicted in the 2008 murder of a North Port woman that resulted in increased training for 911 operators in Florida.
Governor DeSantis signs death warrant in 2008 murder case
Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a death warrant for Michael L. King, setting an execution date of March 17, 2026, at 6 p.m.King was convicted and sentenced to death for the 2008 kidnapping, sexual battery and murder of Denise Amber Lee, a 21-year-old North Port mother.Lee was abducted from her home in January 2008. During the crime, multiple 9-1-1 calls were made, but communication breakdowns between emergency dispatch centers delayed the respo…
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