Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Florida Murderer Punches his Lawyer as He Is Sentenced to Death for Killing Child and Babysitter
New York Post ^ | 6/26 | Selim Algar

Posted on 06/26/2023 5:37:41 PM PDT by nickcarraway

A Florida double-murderer appeared with the word “killer” written on his own teeth in court Monday, where he proceeded to assault his own lawyer. Joseph Zieler, 61, beckoned his lawyer, Kevin Shirley, over to speak to him after entering court in handcuffs for a pre-sentencing hearing over the murders of an 11-year-old girl and her babysitter. After leaning in to speak to him, Zieler — who was eventually given the death penalty — suddenly caught Shirley in the face with a violent elbow shot, sending him spinning, courtroom video shows.

As onlookers gasped, three bailiffs immediately subdued tattooed Zieler, who was already in restraints, taking him down to the ground before removing him from the courtroom. According to video shown by Fort Myers News-Press the attorney managed to somewhat keep his composure and return to his table. A Florida double-murderer appeared with the word “killer” written on his own teeth in court Monday, where he proceeded to assault his own lawyer.

SNIP

According to video shown by Fort Myers News-Press the attorney managed to somewhat keep his composure and return to his table. Shirley then assured the judge he was OK and as a former boxer had sustained much heavier blows than the one Zieler had dished out.

(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; News/Current Events; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: fireupoldsparky; firingsquad; florida; floridaman; gettherope; helixmakemineadouble; josephzieler; kevinshirley; lethalinjection; loser
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-35 next last

Video at site.

1 posted on 06/26/2023 5:37:41 PM PDT by nickcarraway
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway

Hang him and don’t wait three decades to do it.


2 posted on 06/26/2023 5:42:53 PM PDT by laconic
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway

One look at that evil face, and I thought “pedo.”

The story confirmed it.


3 posted on 06/26/2023 5:43:05 PM PDT by PGR88
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway

Sounds like his lawyer agreed with the prosecution. ABOUT DAMN TIME, for people like this clown.


4 posted on 06/26/2023 5:45:40 PM PDT by BobL
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway

Watched the video; personally I thought more highly of the video after of two women tubing down a river in Florida and acting all surprised there was a gator on a log in the middle - their girlie shrieks were


5 posted on 06/26/2023 5:46:31 PM PDT by Spacetrucker (George Washington didn't use his freedom of speech to defeat the British - HE SHOT THEM .. WITH GUNS)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: laconic

Buy weapons and ammo, boys. We will need them.


6 posted on 06/26/2023 5:47:30 PM PDT by joma89 (Buy weapons and ammo, folks, and have the will to use them.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway

... amusing 😁


7 posted on 06/26/2023 5:47:43 PM PDT by Spacetrucker (George Washington didn't use his freedom of speech to defeat the British - HE SHOT THEM .. WITH GUNS)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway
If I had a death-penalty murderer as a client, I believe I’d carry some sort of protection in court.
Perhaps an inconspicuous shillelagh would do.


8 posted on 06/26/2023 5:49:19 PM PDT by Leaning Right (The steal is real.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Leaning Right

I don’t think that would have helped him. His reflexes don’t look that good.


9 posted on 06/26/2023 5:50:28 PM PDT by nickcarraway
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 8 | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway

Well, the lawyer didn’t do him much good.


10 posted on 06/26/2023 5:51:11 PM PDT by Fido969 (45 is Superman! )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway; SaveFerris; PROCON; gundog

11 posted on 06/26/2023 5:51:27 PM PDT by Larry Lucido (Donate! Don't just post clickbait!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway

SPJNK.


12 posted on 06/26/2023 5:57:10 PM PDT by Carriage Hill (A society grows great when old men plant trees, in whose shade they know they will never sit.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway

And that is what a demon possessed person looks like.


13 posted on 06/26/2023 5:57:12 PM PDT by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway

Well I suppose if you get sentenced to the death penalty it’s not like you have a whole lot to lose by decking your lawyer at that point.


14 posted on 06/26/2023 5:57:28 PM PDT by apillar
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Larry Lucido

We all do it, Jerry.

What? Who’s we?

Senior citizens.


15 posted on 06/26/2023 5:59:00 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; not averse to Going Bronson.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 11 | View Replies]

To: Secret Agent Man

:-)


16 posted on 06/26/2023 5:59:49 PM PDT by Larry Lucido (Donate! Don't just post clickbait!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 15 | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway

> His reflexes don’t look that good. <

Yep. It’s not enough to just have access to a shillelagh. One should also have some idea on how to use it. In this regard, YouTube has quite a few videos on defensive cane maneuvers.

A shillelagh in trained hands will most certainly get an attacker’s attention.


17 posted on 06/26/2023 6:00:07 PM PDT by Leaning Right (The steal is real.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 9 | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway

Satan is waiting


18 posted on 06/26/2023 6:01:43 PM PDT by artichokegrower
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Carriage Hill

He will be, just not soon enough.


19 posted on 06/26/2023 6:03:02 PM PDT by Robert DeLong
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 12 | View Replies]

To: laconic

Or we could put gun feet first in a woodchipper.


20 posted on 06/26/2023 6:03:39 PM PDT by No name given (Anonymous is who you’ll know me as)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-35 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson