Murder Trial Delayed For Man Charged With Shooting Woman In Her Bedroom

June 26, 2012

Trial has been delayed for an Atmore man facing capital murder charges in Escambia County, Ala.

The jury trial of Cedric Jerome Floyd was expected to get underway this week, but a continuance has been granted in the case.

Floyd is accused of shooting Tina Roshell Jones, 43, inside her 5th Avenue residence in Atmore.  Jones called 911 at 12:46 Sunday morning, January 2 to report that Floyd was breaking into her home. Two minutes later, Atmore Police officers arrived and found Jones lying in the floor of the home with what appeared to be several gunshot wounds, according to Atmore Police. She was transported to Atmore Community Hospital where she was later pronounced dead.

“Witnesses at the scene said they were asleep, but were waken by Floyd demanding keys to a vehicle.  After several moments, Floyd fled the scene on foot,” said Jason Dean, Atmore Police chief, said shortly after the crime.

“While officers were at the residence, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from Cedric Jerome Floyd, 28 years of age,  the boyfriend of Jones, stating he wanted to turn himself in.  Deputies responded to Freemanville Drive where Floyd met officers.  Floyd was then taken into custody,” said Dean.

Police said Floyd made forcible entry into the home through Jones’ bedroom window in the rear of the home.

Comments

3 Responses to “Murder Trial Delayed For Man Charged With Shooting Woman In Her Bedroom”

  1. century man on June 27th, 2012 4:17 pm

    Thou shall not kill. Execute him Alabama.

  2. 429SCJ on June 27th, 2012 5:12 am

    Prison and portion control will make big changes in Mr Floyd’s life.

  3. David Huie Green on June 26th, 2012 2:15 pm

    REGARDING:
    “inside her 5th Avenue residence in Atmore. ”

    Remermber when there was a boarding house on 5th? Good eating.

    David for meals, not murders

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