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John Torres
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News Columnist, Florida Today
Melbourne
Beats
Biography
Published author, award-winning podcaster and news columnist and community theater thespian, John Torres has been a big part of the Space Coast community in Central Florida for nearly 20 years. John has reported from all over the world including Zambia, Italy, Haiti, Indonesia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Mumbai and more. John loves covering and writing about issues concerning justice and injustice. He has authored more than 60 books including his first murder mystery inspired by cases he's covered called "Paradise Rolling," in 2019. In his spare time (ha ha) John loves to play music with his band, bring characters to life on the stage and watch British crime shows with his wife, Jennifer.
Criminal Justice and wrongful convictions
Gaming and home IT
Content
By John Torres Verified| Florida Today Verified In a bizarre hearing Wednesday morning at the Moore Justice Center in Viera, everyone in the courtroom was expecting to see Jeff Abramowski's murder conviction overturned. Everyone, that is, except for the state, which despite not opposing a motion filed earlier this month to vacate Abramowski's 2006 conviction and life sentence, told Circuit Judge Steve Henderson they were not prepared to proceed. Huh?
By John Torres Verified| Yahoo Verified The state has agreed to vacate Jeff Abramowski's 2006 conviction for the murder of Cortney Crandall in Palm Shores based on new DNA testing of the murder weapons. But what does that exactly mean for the Melbourne man who has spent the last 23 years in prison? What's Next? There is a status hearing scheduled for 9 a.m. Wednesday before Circuit Judge Steve Henderson at the Moore Justice Center in Viera. Why is a status hearing needed if the motion is unopposed?
By John Torres Verified| Florida Today Verified The only cell phone Jeff Abramowski has ever owned was an old Nokia flip phone with the blue screen. He's also never been on Facebook, Twitter or Spotify. He's never driven a car with a back-up camera, used touchpay with a debit card or streamed a television show. He's never seen any of the Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings movies. "He's going to be shocked at an iPhone," his daughter Jamie told me this week, hopeful that her dad will soon take his first breath as a free man in 23 years.
Company Info
Florida Today
FLORIDA TODAY is the most powerful media and marketing solutions organization in Brevard County. Our expertise, portfolio and service bring unparalleled business results in the market. Whether you need to generate heightened brand awareness, build in-store traffic or strengthen customer relations, FLORIDA TODAY Communications has the tools and expertise to develop a customized solution that generates the results you need.
Melbourne, Florida, United States
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Founded: 1966