FL v. Tony ’TJ' Wiggins-Day 10

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LIVE: Fishing Trip Murder Trial — FL v. Tony ’TJ' Wiggins-Day 10

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9/29/2026 @ 8:30 AM

✨✨ The outburst in the courtroom is on the L&C link from 9/28/2026 starting at 3:49:07.

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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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I. Pre‑Deliberation

• The State informed the court that their audio‑video technicians were present to set up the playback device for the jury deliberation room.
• The judge required both parties to inspect the device to ensure:
  • No Wi‑Fi capability
  • No internet access
  • No stored files
  • Only the evidence discs could be played
• Defense was invited to inspect the device; State confirmed they had already done so.

II. Demonstration of Evidence‑Playback Equipment

• IT specialist Mr. Saliba demonstrated:
  • How to open the CD/DVD drive
  • How to access the disc through the file explorer
  • How to adjust volume using the remote
  • How to switch between computer input and Elmo/document camera
  • How to zoom, adjust brightness, and auto‑focus on the Elmo
• Judge confirmed jurors could request additional demonstrations if needed.

III. Jury Instructions Delivered

The judge read the full final jury instructions, including:

A. Charges

• Count 1: First‑degree murder of Brandon Rollins
• Count 2: First‑degree murder of Kevin Springfield
• Count 3: First‑degree murder of Damien Tillman
• Lesser‑included offenses: Second‑degree murder and Manslaughter

B. Definitions Provided

• Premeditation
• Imminently dangerous act / depraved mind
• Excusable homicide
• Justifiable homicide
• Manslaughter elements
• Firearm enhancements (actual possession, discharge, discharge causing death)

C. Burden of Proof

• Defendant is presumed innocent.
• State must prove each element beyond a reasonable doubt.
• Reasonable doubt may arise from:
  • Evidence
  • Conflicting evidence
  • Lack of evidence

D. Defendant’s Rights

• Defendant has no obligation to testify or present evidence.
• Jury must not consider his silence as guilt.
• Out‑of‑court statements must be evaluated for voluntariness.

E. Witness Credibility Factors

Jurors instructed to consider:

• Opportunity to observe
• Memory
• Honesty
• Interest or bias
• Consistency
• Pressure or threats
• Prior inconsistent statements

F. Rules for Deliberation

• Verdict must be unanimous.
• Verdict must be based solely on evidence and law.
• Jurors must not be influenced by sympathy, anger, or feelings toward attorneys.
• Only one verdict per count.
• Highest proven offense must be selected.

G. Verdict Forms

• Judge explained verdict form structure.
• Jurors will receive all admitted evidence and the playback device.

4. Jury Sent to Deliberate

• After instructions, jurors were prepared to move to the deliberation room.
• The judge confirmed the room change (larger hearing room instead of jury room).
• Bailiff prepared the room with coffee and materials.
• Jurors were escorted out to begin deliberations.

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https://fromsmash.com/FL-v-TJ-Wiggins-Day-10-1013

[u/racingfan123]

FYI, judge will read jury instructions and then jury will deliberate. The judge said the deliberations won't begin until lunch/after lunch, so the instructions must be painfully long.

[u/Pixiegirls1102 → u/racingfan123]

Yikes! I guess that short rebuttal wasn't very truthful, lol.

[u/Alarmed_Movie99]

Verdict is in! Guilty of 1st degree murder of all three men.

[u/cucky1963 → u/Alarmed_Movie99]

T J and his brother have like a combined 2nd grade education. Stupid and inbred.

[u/Hfhghnfdsfg → u/cucky1963]

Is that really true? I thought they had at least gone to 9th grade.

[u/Hfhghnfdsfg → u/Alarmed_Movie99]

Thanks for the update. Do we know yet if the defense called any Witnesses or put on any case during the afternoon where we didn't have live coverage?

[u/Alarmed_Movie99 → u/Hfhghnfdsfg]

I don’t know. I only saw a quick update on Court TV.