PG Police make arrest in 7-11 homicide

[SeaRay35]

Originally Posted by double6's

I'm glad he got convicted, because I think he damn sure did it, but I did think there was real good chance he would get off because of lack of evidence..

I read in the paper that while the cops were searching his house for guns he voluntarily blurted out "since when is it illegal to own a pistol and a gas can?"..even though the cops hadn't mentioned anything about a gas can..guilty as charged..give the little prick life I say.

He should receive the same punishment as the deceased. We should not have to pay for his 3 hots and a cot for life.

[MikMal]

Originally Posted by SeaRay35

He should receive the same punishment as the deceased. We should not have to pay for his 3 hots and a cot for life.

You got that right!

[the searchers]

Convicted Punta Gorda 7-11 killer, arsonist sentenced to life

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. A 29-year-old man convicted of killing a 7-Eleven clerk and setting the store on fire was sentenced Monday to life in prison.

Michael Russo received the life sentence on a second-degree murder charge and a 30-year sentence on a first-degree arson charge. He’ll serve those concurrently.

He was convicted in the death of Kyle Farishian, whose body was found after a fire in November 2015 at the convenience store at the intersection of Bal Harbor Boulevard and Aqui Esta Drive.

Following the conclusion of a two-week trial, the six-person jury deliberated for hours before producing a guilty verdict. Surveillance footage contributed to identifying Russo as a suspect in the case. However, the defense plans to appeal the decision, citing the prosecution’s inconclusive evidence.

WINK News
7/17/2017

[JERSEY MAN]

Glad to see this dirt bag convicted. Wish he was convicted of first degree murder and received the death penalty. I wonder if they are going to close this 7-11 after the new one opens up on Rt.41.

[chiluvr1228]

Good - more of these murderers should have speedy trials. Too bad he didn't get the death penalty as this seemed to be a premeditated murder.

[garyk9gs]

Originally Posted by JERSEY MAN

I wonder if they are going to close this 7-11 after the new one opens up on Rt.41.

I hope they keep the old 7-Eleven open. It's usually crowded and it's walking distance from my house. I would really hate to see it close. I would guess the new store on 41 is going to see a different customer base anyway; people from 41 rather than people from the neighborhood.