in Miami, Citrus County Judge Richard Howard pronounced the death sentence for John Couey.

in Miami, Citrus County Judge Richard Howard pronounced the death sentence for John Couey. Couey, 48, was found guilty by the jury of the February 23, 2005 kidnappin, raping and killing of 9-year-old Jessica Lunsford. The jury had recommended execution by a 10-2 vote on March 14 (see).