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State will seek death penalty against triple-murder suspect Keith Moses, state attorney says

Keith Moses Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office sent a letter to the Orange-Osceola State Attorney’s office Tuesday requesting information about the criminal history of Keith Moses. (Orange County Sheriff's Office)

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — State Attorney Monique Worrell said her office will pursue the death penalty against accused triple murder suspect Keith Moses.

Moses is accused of shooting five people in Pine Hills in February, three of them, including a 9-year-old girl and News 13 reporter, died.

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Worrell’s office announced Friday afternoon that it will seek the death penalty for Moses, after doing so was recommended by the Capital Case Review Panel.

Worrell said while she is unequivocally opposed to the death penalty personally, she is obligated to follow the law.

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Sarah Wilson

Sarah Wilson, WFTV.com

Sarah Wilson joined WFTV Channel 9 in 2018 as a digital producer after working as an award-winning newspaper reporter for nearly a decade in various communities across Central Florida.

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