Prosecutors Seeking Death Penalty in Avila Double Shootings
Julian Ospina-Florez of Carrollwood is the suspect in the Jan. 9 killings of Hector and Debra Rivera of Avila
A few months after a well-known Avila couple were killed in their home, Hillsborough prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for the man accused of slaying them, according to the Tampa Bay Times. Julian Ospina-Florez of Carrollwood was arrested in January for shooting Debra Rivera in her Avila home after Ospina-Florez - her driver and assistant - took her to a trade show in Sarasota. Her husband, Dr. Hector Rivera, was shot as he came home to 814 Tara De Avila. Authorities say Ospina-Florez may have killed the couple after Debra Rivera accused him of stealing thousands of dollars worth of items from the couple. Thousands attended a funeral mass for the couple, who were known for their generosity, community service and elegant parties. …
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