‘MAKE ME PAY FOR IT’: FLA. JURY RECOMMENDS DEATH PENALTY FOR CONVICTED COP KILLER By Joanna Putman, Police1 NASSAU COUNTY, FL. — A jury recommended the death penalty for the man who admitted to the 2021 killing of a Florida officer, News4Jax reported. Patrick McDowell pleaded guilty in the shooting death of Nassau County Deputy Joshua Moyers at a traffic stop in 2021, according to the report. He was recommended for the death penalty on April 25 following a jury vote of 11 to 1. The decision comes after the jury unanimously found that five aggravating factors were met, indicating the murder was cold, premeditated and committed to avoid arrest while Moyers was performing his duties, according to the report. During the hearing, McDowell read a lengthy statement against the advice of his attorney. “Make no mistake, I am sorry and I hate myself for what I did, but that’s simply not enough to outweigh the aggravators by any imaginable standard…” McDowell said. “I can’t take away the pain I’ve caused, but I can pay for it. So make me pay for it.” Following the jury’s decision, a Spencer hearing has been scheduled, which will allow McDowell’s defense to have one final chance to argue against the death penalty recommendation. “Lord willing when this death sentence is carried out, I’ll be sitting on the front row with a box of popcorn, eagerly waiting for him to take his last breath,” Sheriff Bill Leeper stated. “It just ripped the guts out of our agency, out of our employees. The dispatchers who had to hear the cries for help on the radio, the deputies who responded, who tried to save Josh’s life. That’s something to live with forever.” 72 The Blues - May ‘24
RACE DAY 05.11.2024 Embrace the spirit of remembrance and solidarity during Police Week at the 18th Annual National Police Week 5K, being held on May 11, 2024. Whether you join us in Arlington, Virginia or virtually from anywhere, together we’ll Run to Remember, echoing the mission of The Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP) and emphasizing our commitment to honoring the brave souls who have made the ultimate sacrifice. RegisteR Today at nationalpoliceweek5k.com national police week 2023 schedule of events National Police Week is a collaborative effort of many organizations dedicated to honoring America’s law enforcement community. SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2024 • National Police K9 Memorial Service • ODMP 5K SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2024 • Police Unity Tour Arrival MONDAY, MAY 13, 2024 • Candlelight Vigil TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024 • The 30th Annual Pipeband Memorial March and Service, Organized by the National Conference of Law Enforcement Emerald Societies (NCLEES) WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2024 • Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service • Ambassador Wreath Laying and Stand Watch for the Fallen • Ford Giveaway Drawing MULTI-DAY EVENTS MAY 9–18, 2024 • National Law Enforcement Museum OPEN each day from May 9-20, 2024 MAY 14–16, 2024 • C.O.P.S. National Police Survivors’ Conference and C.O.P.S. Kids/Teens Program Beyond the events listed here, all are welcome at the Memorial which remains open to the public 24/7. If you are interested in attending the museum, you can get more information here: nleomf.org/museum/. 2024_ODMP-NPW5K_COPS_PrintAd.indd 1 The Blues - May ‘24 73 2/27/24 2:05 PM
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