Suspected Seminole Heights serial killer Howell Trae Donaldson pleads guilty to 4 murders
The man accused of killing four people in Seminole Heights five and a half years ago has pleaded guilty to the murders.
The man accused of killing four people in Seminole Heights five and a half years ago has pleaded guilty to the murders.
Accused Seminole Heights serial killer's defense goes after evidence from 2017 arrest
The trial for accused Seminole Heights serial killer Howell Trae Donaldson is set for August, but his defense team is now going after evidence against him.
The trial for accused Seminole Heights serial killer Howell Trae Donaldson is set for August, but his defense team is now going after evidence against him.
Accused Seminole Heights murderer Howell Trae Donaldson doesn’t want to be called a serial killer
The man dubbed the "Seminole Heights serial killer" doesn’t want the moniker used during his trial.
The man dubbed the "Seminole Heights serial killer" doesn’t want the moniker used during his trial.
Accused Seminole Heights serial killer's defense team ready for trial next year
This October will mark five years since prosecutors said Howell Trae Donaldson went on a random killing spree in Seminole Heights. Now, prosecutors and Donaldson's defense team said they are ready to try one of his cases next year.
This October will mark five years since prosecutors said Howell Trae Donaldson went on a random killing spree in Seminole Heights. Now, prosecutors and Donaldson's defense team said they are ready to try one of his cases next year.
Murder victim’s parents banned from testifying at accused Seminole Heights serial killer’s trial
The parents of a man allegedly murdered by the accused Seminole Heights serial killer have been banned from testifying at trial.
The parents of a man allegedly murdered by the accused Seminole Heights serial killer have been banned from testifying at trial.
Reversal: Juries in separate trials for accused Seminole Heights killer will hear evidence from each case
There will still be four separate trials for the man accused in a string of shooting deaths that terrified residents in the Tampa neighborhood of Seminole Heights back in the fall of 2017, but an appellate judge has reversed a previous ruling that testimony and evidence from each trial also be kept separate.
There will still be four separate trials for the man accused in a string of shooting deaths that terrified residents in the Tampa neighborhood of Seminole Heights back in the fall of 2017, but an appellate judge has reversed a previous ruling that testimony and evidence from each trial also be kept separate.
Tampa judge keeps death penalty in accused Seminole Heights serial killer case
Howell Trae Donaldson is accused of gunning down four people in Seminole heights back in 2017. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty.
Howell Trae Donaldson is accused of gunning down four people in Seminole heights back in 2017. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty.
Accused Seminole Heights serial killer wants death penalty tossed in case
Accused Seminole Heights serial killer Howell Trae Donaldson will be in court Thursday. He wants the death penalty thrown out in his case.
Accused Seminole Heights serial killer Howell Trae Donaldson will be in court Thursday. He wants the death penalty thrown out in his case.
Accused Seminole Heights serial killer wants to prevent victim’s parents from testifying
Howell Trae Donaldson’s defense team is mounting a legal fight that aims to limit what the jury gets to see and who they hear from during his murder trial.
Howell Trae Donaldson’s defense team is mounting a legal fight that aims to limit what the jury gets to see and who they hear from during his murder trial.
Accused Seminole Heights serial killer wants death penalty off the table
Accused serial killer Howell Trae Donaldson was present for his virtual court hearing Thursday but it’s his legal team that is gearing up for a legal battle.
Accused serial killer Howell Trae Donaldson was present for his virtual court hearing Thursday but it’s his legal team that is gearing up for a legal battle.
Accused Seminole Heights serial killer wants to save his own life
Attorneys for the accused Seminole Heights serial killer, Howell Trae Donaldson, III are asking a Tampa judge to throw out the death penalty. They say prosecutors made mistakes that violated Donaldson's rights.
Attorneys for the accused Seminole Heights serial killer, Howell Trae Donaldson, III are asking a Tampa judge to throw out the death penalty. They say prosecutors made mistakes that violated Donaldson's rights.
No bond for accused would-be serial killer
Elijah McCray went before a Pinellas County judge Friday facing first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder charges. The judge decided he will stay in jail while he awaits his trial.
Elijah McCray went before a Pinellas County judge Friday facing first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder charges. The judge decided he will stay in jail while he awaits his trial.
'Seminole Heights 2.0' avoided after suspect arrested in 'random' shootings in Seminole, sheriff says
The Pinellas County sheriff says "a true public safety nightmare" has been avoided after the arrest of a suspect who was randomly shooting people in his Seminole neighborhood.
The Pinellas County sheriff says "a true public safety nightmare" has been avoided after the arrest of a suspect who was randomly shooting people in his Seminole neighborhood.
From Seminole Heights killings to navigating the pandemic, Chief Dugan will step down after 4 years
From the Seminole Heights murders to the 2020 riots, Chief Brian Dugan has overseen a busy department. Now he's retiring on his own terms after living his dream, one he never expected would take him to the top.
From the Seminole Heights murders to the 2020 riots, Chief Brian Dugan has overseen a busy department. Now he's retiring on his own terms after living his dream, one he never expected would take him to the top.
Judge considers how much each jury will hear in Seminole Heights killing cases
Hillsborough County Circuit Judge Samantha Ward made the decision to hold four trials for accused Seminole Heights killer Howell Trae Donaldson and now she has to decide whether the four juries will hear testimony and evidence related to the other cases.
Hillsborough County Circuit Judge Samantha Ward made the decision to hold four trials for accused Seminole Heights killer Howell Trae Donaldson and now she has to decide whether the four juries will hear testimony and evidence related to the other cases.
Prosecutors want juries to hear all crimes of accused Seminole Heights serial killer during each trial
Prosecutors just filed a new motion asking the judge to allow Donaldson's prior bad acts and crimes in each trial, also known as "Williams Rule," as evidence.
Prosecutors just filed a new motion asking the judge to allow Donaldson's prior bad acts and crimes in each trial, also known as "Williams Rule," as evidence.
Accused Seminole Heights serial killer to face four separate murder trials
In court documents filed this summer, Trae Donaldson's attorneys claimed evidence of each murder might help bolster proof in the other murders. They worried that would stack the deck against him and the result would not be a fair trial.
In court documents filed this summer, Trae Donaldson's attorneys claimed evidence of each murder might help bolster proof in the other murders. They worried that would stack the deck against him and the result would not be a fair trial.
Accused Seminole Heights serial killer wants four separate trials
In court documents just filed, attorneys for Howell "Trae" Donaldson say evidence of each murder may help bolster proof in the other murders. The defense says that would stack the deck against Donaldson and the result would not be a fair trial.
In court documents just filed, attorneys for Howell "Trae" Donaldson say evidence of each murder may help bolster proof in the other murders. The defense says that would stack the deck against Donaldson and the result would not be a fair trial.
Donaldson defense warns: August trial date is too soon
The trial of accused serial killer Howell "Trae" Donaldson is scheduled for this summer, but his attorneys say they will not be ready.
The trial of accused serial killer Howell "Trae" Donaldson is scheduled for this summer, but his attorneys say they will not be ready.
Teenager named as suspect in Seminole Heights shooting
Police in Tampa identified the gunman involved in the October 12 shooting of a teenager in Seminole Heights. Tampa police have put out a warrant for the arrest of 17-year-old Eric Wordlaw.
Police in Tampa identified the gunman involved in the October 12 shooting of a teenager in Seminole Heights. Tampa police have put out a warrant for the arrest of 17-year-old Eric Wordlaw.