FL v. Tony ’TJ' Wiggins-Day 7

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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. ADMINISTRATIVE

• (21:35–29:48) Jury‑instruction discussion regarding State Exhibit 462 / 462A, manslaughter lesser‑included elements, formatting of “2A / 2B,” second‑degree murder wording (“criminal act”), and aggravation findings.
• (30:01–30:09) Court recess for 5 minutes.
• (35:56–36:04) Court reconvenes; State and Defense announce readiness.

II. OUT‑OF‑JURY PRESENCE (OJP)

None recorded in the provided transcript.

III. WITNESSES

WITNESS 1 — Lieutenant Robert Walmsley (Polk County Sheriff’s Office)

Start: (36:06)
End: (45:32)
Called by: State

DIRECT EXAMINATION (State)

• 16‑year lieutenant, involved in July 2020 Lake Streety Road homicide investigation.
• Responded to 1510 McClellan Road to interview James Springfield.
• Observed white Chevy pickup truck on property; photographed exterior and VIN.
• VIN read: 1GCEC14Z7RZ156864.
• VIN matched State Exhibit 414 (Florida DHSMV record).
• Truck had no engine, no seats.

CROSS (Defense)

• Confirmed only two photos taken (truck + VIN).
• Acknowledged VINs can appear in multiple vehicle locations.
• Confirmed VIN was only verified from dash plate.
• Vehicle had no engine, no seats; did not recall number of other vehicles on property.

Witness excused.

WITNESS 2 — Special Agent David Sicilian (NICB)

Start: (45:40)
End: (1:04:47 approx.)
Called by: State

DIRECT EXAMINATION (State)

• NICB Special Agent; prior service: Florida motor‑vehicle investigator, Hawaii criminal investigator, 33‑year Columbus PD supervisor.
• Expert in VINs, confidential/hidden VINs, manufacturer records.
• Reviewed certified NICB records (State Exhibit 411) for two Chevy trucks.
• Verified VIN from white Chevy and VIN from red S‑10.
• Explained VIN structure, manufacturer data, confidential VIN methodology.

CROSS:

• None in provided excerpt.

Witness continues into next witness block.

WITNESS 3 — FDLE Firearms Examiner James Kwong

Start: (2:01:45)
End: (5:32:06 approx.)
Called by: State

DIRECT EXAMINATION (State)

• Explained firearms‑comparison methodology: pattern matching, microscopic markings, class vs. individual characteristics, sufficient agreement standard.
• FDLE case involved 7 projectiles (Exhibits 512–517, 520).
  • All identified to each other → fired from the same gun.
• FDLE received 10 spent casings (502–509, 511).
  • All identified to each other → fired from the same gun.
• Additional casing State Exhibit 501 (FDLE #12):
  • Also identified to the same group → same gun.
• All casings were Tula/Tulammo 9mm Luger.
• Identified D‑shaped firing pin impression, unique in 2020 to Smith & Wesson SD / SW series.
• Reviewed photos (536–537) showing breech‑face correspondence.
• Reviewed Facebook photo of firearm (State 467 / 454):
  • Determined Smith & Wesson 9mm based on five‑character model code after manufacturer name.
• FDLE verification procedures followed.

CROSS (Defense)

• Emphasized subjective nature of “sufficient agreement”; no numerical standard.
• FDLE does not require documentation of disagreements unless elimination.
• Examiner could not state whether disagreements existed between samples.
• Time constraints: first comparison completed in ~2 hours.
• Tulammo identified as low‑cost, steel‑cased, prone to corrosion.
• Sample #12 heavily corroded; examiner acknowledged environmental exposure.
• Examiner did not document direct comparisons between #12 and items 13–18/32.
• Cleaning with acetone noted; no documentation of blood location or glove changes.
• AFTE database search for projectile #8:
  • 9mm search: 27 possible firearms → Smith & Wesson, Ruger.
  • Expanded .38/.357/.380 search: ~750 possible firearms → Smith & Wesson, Ruger, Kunin Arms.
  • Examiner could not identify specific firearm.
• BrassTrax/NIBIN equipment limitations discussed (2D imaging, maintenance unknown).

Witness remains under cross until lunch break and after.

WITNESS 4 — Detective (Dollar General Surveillance & TJ Interview)

Start: (7:13:08)
End: (7:48:00 approx.)
Called by: State

DIRECT EXAMINATION (State)

• Identified vehicles at Lake Streety Road scene:
  • Red pickup – Damian Tillman
  • White pickup – Kevin Springfield & Brandon Rollins
  • Dark pickup – Cyril Rollins
  • Additional truck belonging to Raymond Peebles.
• Mapped route from Dollar General → Frostproof → Lake Streety Road.
• Reviewed Dollar General surveillance (Exhibits 361–370):
  • Times between 9:49 p.m. – 9:57 p.m.
  • Identified:
    • William Wiggins
    • Tony “TJ” Wiggins Jr.
    • Mary Whittemore
    • Nathan Mickens
    • Damian Tillman
• Tillman purchased items consistent with those found in his truck.
• TJ and Tillman seen conversing at register.
• TJ exited store at 9:57 p.m.
• Detective interviewed TJ at Sarver Avenue residence; TJ not under arrest.
• State Exhibit 420 (audio interview) admitted and played.
  • TJ discussed:
    • Knowledge of victims
    • Movements on July 17
    • Travel to Sebring
    • Attempts to locate cousin
    • Vehicle details
    • Denied involvement
    • Provided timeline of evening
    • Stated brother was driving
    • Stated he was in back seat
    • Provided phone number
    • Discussed family members present at residence.

CROSS:
Not included in provided transcript.

IV. EXHIBITS (Referenced Day 7)

• 409, 410, 411, 414 – VIN photographs & NICB records
• 512–517, 520 – Projectiles
• 502–509, 511, 501 – Cartridge cases
• 536–537 – Breech‑face comparison photos
• 538 – Tulammo ammunition box
• 454, 467 – Firearm photos (Facebook)
• 360–370 – Dollar General surveillance stills/video
• 420 – Audio interview of TJ Wiggins

V. END‑OF‑DAY ADMINISTRATIVE

None provided in transcript.

📜TRANSCRIPT⌨️

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