1 day ago · The man accused of murder in the shooting death of a gay man at a Tampa dog park last year was acquitted on Thursday. After deliberating for about 2½ hours, a six-person jury found that Gerald ...

1 day ago · A jury decided the fate of Gerald Radford after closing arguments wrapped up in a Tampa courtroom on Thursday. He was charged with second-degree murder in the February 2024 shooting death of John Walter Lay at a dog park near Tampa. Radford claimed he shot Lay in self-defense during a struggle ...

Gerald Radford was charged with second-degree murder, in the Feb. 2, 2024, shooting death of John Walter Lay at West Dog Park off North Occident Street.

2 days ago · TAMPA, Fla. — A Hillsborough County jury found Gerald Declan Radford not guilty for the shooting of a gay man at a Tampa dog park last year. Radford was charged with second-degree murder for the ...

2 days ago · A Tampa jury found Gerald Declan Radford not guilty in the deadly shooting at a dog park after just two hours of deliberations. Gerald Radford could be seen in court getting emotional after the ...

3 days ago · The trial of Gerald Radford began Tuesday morning with opening statements, followed by testimony. Radford is charged with second-degree murder and a hate crime enhancement for the Feb. 2024 shooting death of John Walter Lay. He faces 25 years to life in prison if convicted. TAMPA, Fla. - The trial ...

2 days ago · TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The state has rested its case in the West Dog Park murder trial. Gerald Radford was accused of killing John “Walt” Lay in a Hillsborough County dog park after the two ...

Lay tried to avoid Radford, Diaz said, but they crossed paths at the West Dog Park on the morning of Feb. 2, 2024, and argued. The men scuffled, and Radford shot Lay once in the chest.

2 days ago · WATCH: Dog Park Murder Trial: Skeleton Used to Show Bullet’s Path; Devers testified on cross that Radford’s claim that Lay was straddling atop him — struggling with him for his gun when the gun went off – was also possible. DAY 1 – 2/4/25.

1 day ago · Dog Park murder: Tampa jury reaches verdict A Tampa jury found Gerald Declan Radford not guilty in the deadly shooting at a dog park after just two hours of deliberations. Gerald Radford could be seen in court getting emotional after the verdict was read.