US Politics | Shock twist after woman found dead in her car in a Walmart parking lot – but cops say scene was STAGED
SHOCKING details have surfaced about the death of a 67-year-old woman whose body was found in a Walmart parking lot in Florida. The woman's fiancé, who allegedly admitted to killing her and staging the discovery of her body in a Walmart parking lot, could now face the death penalty.
Indian River County Sheriff's OfficeAlleged murderer Michael Despres has been indicted for the strangulation of his fiancee, 67-year-old Jeanine Bishop '/ ' Michael Despres, 57, has been held at the Indian River County Jail with no bond since October 5, 2021, when his fiancée Jeanine Bishop was found dead in Sebastian, around 90 miles from Orlando. On May 31, a grand jury indicted Despres on one count of first-degree murder with a weapon for Bishop's alleged homicide, TCPalm writes. His alleged admission included his plan to kill his fiancée days prior, strangling her in their shared home, sleeping next to her dead body, and bringing her to the Walmart parking lot, court records show. Prosecutors say that in recorded jail calls Despres stated that "he is going to use his traumatic brain injury to his favor," and that "he can't believe he did it." READ MORE CRIME
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ON DEATH ROW Which US states still have the death penalty? Bishop's home was reportedly left to Despres in her will, and he ...wants it." Despres is reportedly only eligible for life in prison or the death penalty under a guilty verdict, according to the local news outlet. Chief Acosta of the Sebastian Police Department said in a public statement the day of Despres' arrest. He said: ...Ms. Bishop's fiancee was also on the scene at Walmart, and gave cryptic accounts of Ms. Bishop's whereabouts before she was located in the parking lot, which began to raise suspicion with investigators.... Most read in The US Sun 'SO TOXIC' Meghan McCain reveals cruel comment ex cohost said that made her quit The View DIET DANGERS The top 5 worst foods that could SHORTEN your life expectancy AIR THREAT China flies 22 jets into Taiwan airspace after firing 11 missiles in war drills VLADIM-EAR 'Sickly' Putin using body double with different EARS, claims Ukraine THIN KIM Kardashian fans fear for Kim's health as she looks 'skinnier than EVER' in pics KIM-COMPLETELY DONE? Kim's fans spot big 'clue' she has split from Pete Davidson in new pic ...Upon being interviewed by Sebastian detectives, he confessed to killing Ms Bishop in their shared residence, and later transporting her body to the parking lot of a Walmart where he staged the incident.... In weighing capital punishment, the state must provide appropriate reasons for the lethal sentencing. The prosecution noted two aggravations that they say make Despres eligible for the death penalty: a ...heinous, atrocious...cruel killing... that was committed in an especially ...cold...premeditated manner.... Read More on The US Sun
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PICKERS' DREAM Inside American Pickers star Robbie's $225K store featuring vintage cars Assistant State Attorney Brian Workman, declined to discuss details of the case. But, he did confirm via TCPalm that "based on those aggravating circumstances, he (Despres) qualifies for the death penalty."
WPTVDespres reportedly put the dead body of his fiancee in a car left in the Walmart parking lot '/ '






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