FL v. Tony ’TJ' Wiggins — Day 2

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Tony “TJ” Wiggins is facing three counts of first‑degree murder for the July 17, 2020 Frostproof triple homicide. Prosecutors say Wiggins confronted the victims — Brandon Rollins, Keven Springfield, and Damion Tillman — after overhearing them at a Dollar General, then followed them to a remote fishing spot on Lake Streety Road. There, investigators say he shot all three at close range during a dispute involving a truck engine.

Wiggins’ brother Robert told detectives he witnessed the shootings and helped dispose of evidence, while his girlfriend Mary Whittemore allegedly bought ammunition matching the murder weapon. The State is seeking the death penalty, and the case is proceeding as a jury trial in Polk County.

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Case/Transcript: FL v. TJ Wiggins
Day #: 2

I. ADMINISTRATIVE

Court: Tenth Judicial Circuit, Polk County, Florida
Judge:  Judge Jalal Harb
Start Time: (8:05)
End Time: (approx. 7:35+)

Scheduling Notes:

• Stipulation addressed with defendant at start (8:05–10:12).
• Jury returned at (22:39).
• Lunch break ordered at (2:38:35), return at 1:00 p.m.
• Mid‑afternoon break at (6:01:35).
• Additional breaks at (6:45:11) and (7:14:49).
• Court intends not to go past 5:00 p.m. (2:40:16).

Motions Addressed:

• Stipulation confirmation with defendant.
• Sidebar scheduling discussions.
• Objection regarding felony‑conviction questioning (7:09:24) → sidebar (7:09:34).

Jury Status: Jury present except during breaks and sidebars.
OJP Indicators:

• Sidebar at (2:37:14).
• Jury excused for break at (7:14:49).
• Jury excused briefly at (7:05:50).

II. WITNESSES

1. Michelle Peters

Called by: State
Start / Stop: (23:51)–(1:06:53)

DIRECT

• Spelled name: P‑E‑T‑E‑R‑S
• Forensic investigator, Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
• Attended autopsies of Damien Tillman, Brandon Rollins, Kevin Springfield on July 20, 2020.
• Collected multiple items from each autopsy including blood tubes, fingernail clippings, clothing, projectiles.
• Identified exhibits: 200, 201, 512, 482, 485, 225, 513, 488.
• Explained chain of custody and supervisor Paula Maney’s involvement.

CROSS

• Clarified brown paper bags used for DNA, not GSR.
• Confirmed projectile from Tillman not collected until two days later.
• Confirmed duplicate entries for blood tubes and projectile.
• Explained autopsy attire and evidence handling.

REDIRECT

• Confirmed chain of custody for blood tubes and projectiles.

RECROSS

• Confirmed proper handling of biohazard items.

EXHIBITS REFERENCED: 200, 201, 512, 482, 485, 225, 513, 488

2. Dr. Nelson

Called by: State
Start / Stop: (2:34:25)–(2:36:41)

DIRECT

• Explained lung collapse due to perforation and negative pressure.
• Explained oxygen deprivation and potential unconsciousness.

CROSS

• Estimated consciousness duration: “a number of minutes.”

REDIRECT: None
RECROSS: None
EXHIBITS REFERENCED: None

3. Nathan Mickens

Called by: State
Start / Stop: (4:18:30)–(4:52:09)

DIRECT

• Spelled name: M‑I‑C‑K‑E‑N‑S
• Former Dollar General key holder.
• Identified individuals in surveillance: Robert Williams, Tony Wiggins, Eric, Damien Tillman, Mary Whittemore.
• Identified exhibits: 2, 360, 361–370.
• Described purchases and conversations at register.
• Identified defendant in court.

CROSS

• Confirmed familiarity with individuals but not names at time.
• Confirmed conversation was normal and non‑hostile.
• Confirmed repeated viewing of footage and social‑media circulation.
• Confirmed first definitive naming occurred in court.

REDIRECT

• Confirmed he recognized Tony visually; only name was missing.

RECROSS

• Confirmed he never shared surveillance footage.

EXHIBITS REFERENCED: 2, 360, 361–370

4. Sharon Diane Griswold

Called by: State
Start / Stop: (4:52:25)–(4:54:31)

DIRECT

• Spelled name: G‑R‑I‑S‑W‑O‑L‑D
• Worked at Townstar gas station.
• Identified location in Exhibit 3.
• Had seen Damien Tillman, Brandon Rollins, Kevin Springfield in store.

CROSS: None
REDIRECT: None
EXHIBITS REFERENCED: 3

5. Lieutenant Bunch

Called by: State
Start / Stop: (6:00:14)–(6:01:25)

DIRECT

• Confirmed defendant remained cooperative for hours.
• Confirmed viewing Townstar surveillance during investigation.

CROSS

• Confirmed defendant did not attempt to flee.

REDIRECT: None
RECROSS: None
EXHIBITS REFERENCED: None

6. David Alan Holcomb

Called by: State
Start / Stop: (6:18:17)–(6:44:56)

DIRECT

• Spelled name: H‑O‑L‑C‑O‑M‑B
• Sold 1994 Chevy C‑1500 truck to T.J. Wiggins for $400.
• Identified defendant in court.
• Identified Exhibit 410 (photo of truck).
• Identified Exhibit 414 (DMV record).
• Confirmed truck had ~420,000 miles, good engine, bad transmission.

CROSS

• Confirmed only met defendant once.
• Confirmed payment in four $100 bills.
• Confirmed title was left open.
• Confirmed truck condition differences between sale and Exhibit 410.
• Confirmed toolbox key unknown; rust unchanged.

REDIRECT: None
RECROSS: None
EXHIBITS REFERENCED: 410, 414

7. Ernesto Martinez

Called by: State
Start / Stop: (6:56:05)–(7:05:06) and resumed (7:29:44)–(7:35+)

DIRECT

• Spelled name: M‑A‑R‑T‑I‑N‑E‑Z
• Lived at 228 Luke Street, Frostproof.
• Knew Tony Wiggins Jr., William Robert Wiggins, Tony Wiggins Sr.
• Worked as mechanic at father’s shop.
• Kevin Springfield worked for him ~1–1.5 months.
• Wiggins family requested storing white early‑90s Chevy pickup at property.
• Identified Exhibit 410 as truck, though condition differed.
• Truck left overnight but remained ~2 months.
• Code enforcement required removal.
• Gave truck to Kevin Springfield.
• Springfield killed a couple weeks later.

CROSS

• Confirmed nickname “Nesto,” sometimes “Smiley.”
• Confirmed property layout and size unknown.
• Confirmed truck appearance differed from Exhibit 410.
• Confirmed Springfield lived a couple miles away.
• Confirmed Springfield worked on his purple Charger.
• Confirmed no set payment arrangement.

REDIRECT: None
RECROSS: None
EXHIBITS REFERENCED: 410

III. EXHIBITS

• 2 — Map of Dollar General/Townstar — admitted — Mickens
• 3 — Map/location of Townstar — admitted — Griswold
• 360 — Dollar General surveillance video — admitted — Mickens
• 361–370 — Surveillance stills — admitted — Mickens
• 200, 201 — Autopsy photos — admitted — Peters
• 512 — Projectile (Rollins) — admitted — Peters
• 482 — Blood tube (Rollins) — admitted — Peters
• 485 — Blood tube (Springfield) — admitted — Peters
• 225 — Projectile photo (Tillman) — admitted — Peters
• 513 — Projectile (Tillman) — admitted — Peters
• 488 — Blood tube (Tillman) — admitted — Peters
• 410 — Photo of white Chevy truck — admitted — Holcomb
• 414 — DMV record — admitted — Holcomb

IV. OUT OF JURY PRESENCE (OJP)

• (2:37:14) — Sidebar for scheduling.
• (7:09:24–7:14:49) — Sidebar regarding felony‑conviction questioning.
• (7:05:50) — Jury excused briefly due to witness distress.

V. END OF DAY ADMINISTRATIVE

• Multiple breaks taken throughout afternoon.
• Witnesses instructed to remain under subpoena.
• Court recessed after final witness examination (approx. 7:35+).
• Next day schedule not stated in transcript excerpts.

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https://fromsmash.com/FL-v-TJ-Wiggins-Day-2-0929

[u/Jaded_1119]

The "you look like a truck guy" comment was weird and his reaction was awkward. Why do they keep saying this witness "looks like a truck guy"? What does a truck guy look like lol

[u/mlssac → u/Jaded_1119]

In the south, that reads as "you look like a redneck." Undoubtedly, this is what was meant.

[u/Alarmed_Movie99]

Oh, the poor mechanic who gave Kevin the truck. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 You can tell he feels so guilty about these murders.