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 ...

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

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.

6 hours ago · Radford shot and killed Lay as the two men were engaged in a physical fight in a Hillsborough County dog park in 2024. Auburndale woman ‘savagely’ murdered; boyfriend in custody, police say

1 day ago · Friends of 54-year-old Walt Lay, who was shot and killed here at West Dog Park, about what happened at the trial, the verdict, and what message they think it sends. “The defendant is not guilty.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Dec 12, 2024 · A Tampa judge has denied a “stand your ground" motion filed by attorneys for the man accused of targeting and killing another man at a dog park because he was gay.