Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

My brother, Jeffrey David Anderson (DOB 1961) was murdered (by gunshot to the head) in March of 2000. He lived in Evergreen, Alabama. It was originally thought to be a suicide but later deemed that he was a victim of a homicide. His spouse at the time, Susan Renee Anderson (DOB 1969) was questioned and tried in the homicide case by a grand jury special session. The grand jury failed to indict and it was no billed. The evidence is there, but the entire investigation was mishandled. (There are so many discrepancies in what Susan told law enforcement investigators (i.e. (1) that my brother was an only child when he really had 10 siblings; (2) why it took her 30 minutes to call 911 after he was shot; (3) why she took a shower before she called 911; (4) her bloody clothes �disappeared�. These are only a few of a long list.).

I have copies of news articles, grand jury court record, (trying to get coroner�s report), etc.

I am trying to find out how I can get the case reopened, reinvestigated, reheard, retrial. Could it go for a retrial in the Conecuh County Circuit Court? If not, could I petition for a retrial before the Supreme Court of Alabama? I am looking for help in getting this done for my beloved deceased brother and our family. It is long overdue and justice is of the utmost need. Are there any attorneys out there that can help (even pro bono)?

Thank you for reading and responding!

Leila Murray

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Orlando, FL 32832

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Asked on 3/15/11, 8:55 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Hunter Chamberlin Chamberlin Butler & Crowe, P.A.

I am so sorry to hear about your tragic situation. That is awful. You have raised a lot of questions, and provided a lot of information. However, the answer to your main question, I believe, is yes, the case can be re-opened. If new information or new evidence is brought to the attention of the police or the State Attorneys' Office, they may consider trying again to get an indictment. However, they have the discretion - they can choose to do it, or they can choose not to do it. There are many strategies as to how to try to convince them to do it, but ultimately it is their decision.

The best option is probably to get an attorney to review the evidence, and try to make a pitch to the State Attorneys' Office to try and get another indictment. If you would like any additional information, or would like to discuss this further,please feel free to call my office at 813-374-2216 or e-mail me at [email protected].

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Answered on 3/15/11, 1:14 pm


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