US Politics | Killer who butchered 2 boys to death with a hammer and knife as mom in next room slept faces death penalty
A MAN has been found guilty of killing two boys with a hammer and knife and now faces the death penalty after it was recommended by a jury. Robert Baker, 12, and Tayten, 14, were found dead at their home in Melrose, Florida in August 2020. Putnam County Sheriff's OfficeJurors have recommended that Mark Wilson should face the death penalty after he was convicted over the murders of two boys in Florida in 2020 '/ ' Putnam County Sheriff's OfficeTayten Baker, 14, was found dead by his mom '/ ' Their mom Sarah said she found Tayten's body at the end of an 18-foot trail of blood. Jurors unanimously recommended that Mark Wilson Jr, 30, should be sentenced to death after he was found guilty of two first-degree murder charges last month, WXJT reported. He was living in a shed on the Baker's property and dating the kids' aunt at the time of the killings. Robert and Tayten were killed while Sarah was asleep. read more crime stories HORROR PAYBACK Mom is executed in front of her kids in revenge after sharing shocking video SICK SPYING Killer family 'hacked victim's Facebook before killing her & 7 family members' Cops found a knife and hammer which they later determined were used in the murders. The boys' mom Sarah told the court that she had seen Wilson sharpening the blade outside. Robert's throat had been slashed "end to end," Assistant State Attorney Jennifer Dunton told the court. Their step-grandma Deborah Benson told WXJT: "I saw Tayten immediately and it was horrific, and I knew that he was dead as soon as I saw him. Most read in The US Sun SICKLY VLAD Sickly Putin's hands seen 'turning black' as tyrant 'has Parkinson's' & cancer WOAH, DADDY! Teen Mom fans go wild after spotting Tyler's bulge again in skintight bodysuit TODAY'S MISHAP Today host Al suffers live TV blunder & said producer was waiting for fumble MAD AT MACI Teen Mom fans 'sick & tired' of Maci Bookout's 'unfair' treatment of her kids QUICK CHANGE People say I go from 5 to 10 when I take off my work clothes WOAH, WHOOPI! GMA fans shocked after The View's Whoopi Goldberg joins morning show "I tried to shake him, and I tried to call his name but all I could think is that an animal might have gotten him because of how graphic it was." Benson revealed that the situation was "just as bad" when she noticed Robert had also died. The youngsters died of deep lacerations and blunt force trauma, medical examiners ruled. Wilson admitted killing the boys because he felt their family was "trying to put stress on his family" by reporting them to the Florida Department of Children and Families, a Putnam County police report stated. It's not known why Wilson's family would have been reported to social services. ...BRUTAL MURDERS' He also revealed that he and his partner had planned to kill the entire family, according to police. Officers claimed that Wilson had been under the influence of methamphetamine. Gator DeLoach, of Putnam County Sheriff's Office, said at the time: "Unfortunately, Robert and Tayten were the ones who suffered whatever was going through Wilson's twisted agenda. "As a parent, the murders of Robert and Tayten are an unimaginable loss to a family. I can't begin to understand the anguish their parents are suffering." And, R.J. Larizza, a State Attorney of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, said: "I can tell you I've been in the criminal justice working since 1980 and these are some of the most brutal murders that I have heard about." Wilson was found guilty and the Baker family said they were "relieved" as they welcomed the verdict. Sarah said: "It feels almost like something was left off of your chest like you don't want to cry anymore." Kelli Cocco, a cousin, added: "To know that he can never do this to another family to anybody is the best news in the world right now." Family members said Tayten and Robert ...loved playing video games, swimming, and hanging out with family,... according to a GoFundMe page. Read More on The US Sun KNIFE HORROR Handyman who stabbed estranged lover 55 times & hid body in bag pleads guilty GONE TOO SOON Kylie Jenner reacts to 'heartbreaking' loss of friend in new post A judge is set to decide in December whether to accept the jury's recommendation. Serial killer Gary Ray Bowles was the last person to be executed in Florida in 2019. Putnam County Sheriff's OfficeTayten's younger brother Robert was also killed '/ '
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