Stephens v. State

JORGENSON, Judge.

This is an appeal by Roñica Stephens from judgments of conviction and sentences for first-degree murder [Count I] and attempted first-degree murder [Count II] following a jury trial. Ms. Stephens traveled from her home in Fort Myers to Miami in an attempt to reconcile with her now-deceased husband. She made several attempts to locate him and finally found him and his girlfriend at the Pub Steakhouse and Bar. According to Ms. Stephens’ testimony, if her husband refused to reconcile, she was going to kill herself. However, several witnesses at the bar overheard her indicate…