'Do your job': Volusia Sheriff fed up with hoax school threats
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood has strong words for parents and students after his department has seen an increase in bogus school shooting threats. "Parents, do your job," Sheriff Chitwood said. He said his school has spent thousands of dollars investigation potential social media threats targeting schools, some that turned out to be jokes. Some students have been arrested and charged. Sheriff Chitwood threatened if he finds out a parent knew about their student's alleged threats and did nothing about it, he'll arrest them and perp walk them alongside their child.
Michael Shaver's family on Laurie Shaver guilty verdict: 'He did not deserve what happened to him'
The family of Michael Shaver reacted to the news Friday night moments after his ex-wife was found guilty of second-degree murder in his death.
Lake Nona High School student arrested for threatening to harm public official, police say
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Reaction to Laurie Shaver guilty verdict
Laurie Shaver was found guilty Friday night by a 6-person jury, a mere four hours after they began their deliberations. She was convicted of second-degree murder in the death of her husband, Michael. Michael's remains were found in 2018 buried beneath a fire pit and concrete slab in their backyard.
Michael Shaver's friend remembers him as loving father
Scott Skurzewski said he and his friend Michael Shaver, whose remains were found buried in his wife's backyard in 2018, worked together on racing airplanes. Shaver's wife, Laurie, was found guilty on Friday of second-degree murder in Michael's death. FOX 35 spoke with Scott shortly after the verdict was reached. He remembered Michael as funny, at times quiet, and someone who loved his children.
Jury finds Laurie Shaver guilty in husband's murder
Laurie Shaver was found guilty Friday of killing her husband and burying him in the backyard. A jury found her guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Michael Shaver.
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Florida girl arrested over threat to harm public official
The U.S. Secret Service and Orlando Police are investigating after a 16-year-old in Florida allegedly posted on social media threatening to harm a public official. Few details have been released. Police did not elaborate on the nature of the threat, what it said, who is targeted, or why the Secret Service is involved. That student was arrested and charged with making an online threat, police said.
Florida prosecutor reacts to Laurie Shaver guilty verdict | Full
Assistant State Attorney Nicholas Camucci spoke with reporters shortly after a jury found Laurie Shaver guilty of second-degree murder in the death of her husband, Michael. Shaver was accused of killing her husband, burying him in the backyard of their home beneath a fire pit and newly-poured concrete slab, and then pretended to be him using his cell phone and Facebook profile. At trial, Laurie's daughter made a surrpise announcement that it was her who shot Michael, not Laurie, and that Laurie's boyfriend, also allegedly shot him, despire there being one bullet hole.
Laurie Shaver's attorney to appeal guilty verdict | Full
Defense attorney Jeffrey Wiggs said he plans to appeal the guilty verdict against his client, Laurie Shaver. A jury found Shaver guilty of second-degree murder in the death of her husband, Michael. Prosecutors alleged that Laurie shot Michael in the head, buried him in the backyard of their home, then pretended to be him to friends, family, and coworkers using his cell phone and Facebook page.
Michael Shaver's family reacts to Laurie Shaver verdict
The family of Michael Shaver spoke moments after his wife, Laurie Shaver, was found guilty of second-degree murder in his death. "This was a long time coming," said his sister, Stacy. Michael Shaver was last seen in 2015. His body was found in 2018 buried in the backyard beneath a fire pit and concrete slab. Laurie Shaver was accused of shooting Michael in the head, burying his body in the backyard, then impersonating him to family and friends using his cell phone and Facebook profile.
VIDEO: Laurie Shaver handcuffed after guilty verdict
Laurie Shaver was found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of her husband, Michael. Shaver was accused of shooting and killing Michael by shooting him in the back of the head. She then, prosecutors alleged, buried him in the backyard beneath a fire pit and concrete slab. Michael was last seen by friends in 2015. His skeletal remains were found in 2018.
Verdict reached: Laurie Shaver found guilty in husband's death
The jury deliberated for four hours before reaching a verdict in Laurie Shaver's trial. Laurie Shaver was found guilty of second-degree murder in her husband, Michael's, death in 2015.
Laurie Shaver trial: Defense closing arguments | Full
The defense delivered its closing remarks in the trial of Laurie Shaver, the Florida woman accused of killing her husband, Michael Shaver, and burying his body in the backyard beneath a fire pit and concrete slab.
Laurie Shaver trial: State's closing arguments | Full
The state delivered its closing remarks in the trial of Laurie Shaver, the Florida woman accused of killing her husband, Michael Shaver, and burying his body in the backyard beneath a fire pit and concrete slab.
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Laurie Shaver trial: Guilty or not guilty in Michael's death?
Who's reponsible for Michael Shaver's death? He was shot in the back of the head and found buried beneath a fire pit and concrete slab in the backyard of his him. His wife, Laurie Shaver, is accused of his murder. The prosecution said the totality of circumstances points to her. Her daughter, however, said she shot him, not her mother, and that Laurie's boyfriend shot Michael too. The defense said Laurie is not on trial for lying and that the state hasn't proven Laurie's responsible beyond a reasonable doubt or that she pulled the trigger.
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2 middle schoolers arrested over alleged shooting threats
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood is fed up with students allegedly makin school shooting threats on social media. "Absolutely ridiculous," he said. And he called out parents, too. "If I can in anyway find out a parent knew what was going on and wasn't doin anything, your (expletive) is getting perp walked with them."