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State of Florida v. Zephen Xaver
Date: 11-11-2025
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Judge: Angela Cowden
Court: Circuit Court, Highlands County, Florida
Plaintiff's Attorney: Highlands County, Florida District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Sebring, Florida, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with multiple counts of murder.
Zephen Xaver was charged with killing five women inside a Sun Trust Bank in 2019. The women were: Customer Cynthia Watson, 65; bank teller coordinator Marisol Lopez, 55; banker trainee Ana Pinon-Williams, 38; teller Debra Cook, 54; and banker Jessica Montague, 31.
Zephen Xaver was charged with killing five women inside a Sun Trust Bank in 2019. The women were: Customer Cynthia Watson, 65; bank teller coordinator Marisol Lopez, 55; banker trainee Ana Pinon-Williams, 38; teller Debra Cook, 54; and banker Jessica Montague, 31.
Outcome:
The Defendant pleaded guilty and was sentenced to death.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Florida v. Zephen Xaver?
The outcome was: The Defendant pleaded guilty and was sentenced to death.
Which court heard State of Florida v. Zephen Xaver?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Highlands County, Florida, FL. The presiding judge was Angela Cowden.
Who were the attorneys in State of Florida v. Zephen Xaver?
Plaintiff's attorney: Highlands County, Florida District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Sebring Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was State of Florida v. Zephen Xaver decided?
This case was decided on November 11, 2025.