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Keith Moses, the 19-year-old accused of a triple murder in Pine Hills, Florida, retains his lead attorney and adds a co-counsel as he prepares for trial. Facing charges for the deaths of three individuals and several more injuries, Moses is due in court in September. The community is concerned about public safety and justice as the trial approaches, highlighting the broader implications of such violence.
Orlando – Keith Moses, a 19-year-old accused of a chilling triple murder in Pine Hills, Florida, has made an important legal change as he prepares for his trial. During a recent court appearance, it was confirmed that Moses will keep his lead attorney, Ted Marrero, but now has a new co-counsel to assist in his defense. This legal team transition comes just months before the trial, which is scheduled to begin on September 29, 2025.
Moses faces serious charges following the shooting incident that occurred on February 22, 2023, in multiple locations around Pine Hills. He is charged with three counts of capital first-degree murder with a firearm for the deaths of three individuals: 9-year-old T’yonna Major, 38-year-old Nathacha Augustin, and Dylan Lyons, a 24-year-old reporter for Spectrum News 13. The violence also left two others injured: Tionna’s mother, Brandi Major, and a photographer, Jesse Walden.
The horrific spree reportedly started with the shooting of Augustin on Hialeah Street, after which Moses allegedly returned to fatally shoot T’yonna Major and injure her mother. Further gunfire resulted in the death of Lyons while he was seated in a company vehicle, and Walden was also shot while he was setting up his equipment nearby.
A grand jury has formally indicted Moses on a total of 16 charges, encompassing first-degree murder and armed burglary. The complex case has raised significant concern within the Pine Hills community, igniting discussions regarding public safety and the broader implications of such violent events.
Moses has previously entered written not guilty pleas for the first-degree murder charges, but the specifics of his potential involvement in the crimes are still unclear. As the case unfolds, he faces the possibility of the death penalty, depending on how the evidence is presented during the trial.
Communication records from the Orange County Jail reveal that Moses frequently engages in discussions with his grandmother about family matters and has sought assistance with forensic questions related to shell casings and firearms. These calls offer a glimpse into his mindset as he navigates the legal proceedings ahead of him.
Additionally, eyewitness accounts describe confusion surrounding initial 911 calls made during the shooting incidents. Body camera footage also captured moments in which Moses was observed nearby while law enforcement officials were searching for more information about the events. This evidence will likely play a crucial role in the investigation and trial process.
As the community grapples with the aftermath of these tragic events, the court proceedings will be closely monitored. The upcoming trial is set to address the serious implications of the alleged crimes and the subsequent responses from law enforcement and local authorities. This case has already sparked important discussions about justice, accountability, and community safety that are likely to continue as the legal process unfolds.
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