Jury Recommends Death for Unborn Child | Tampa News

A Tampa jury has recommended the death penalty for Billy Adams in the chilling murder of his pregnant girlfriend, Alana Sims — with eight jurors voting to sentence the unborn child’s death as well. For Sims’ killing, they recommended life without parole. Prosecutors claimed Adams lured her to a remote spot to kill her, planning to be with another woman — and though he believed she was carrying his child, DNA proved otherwise. In the emotional penalty phase, Adams’ family painted a picture of a devoted student and gentle soul, highlighting his college degree and loving nature. Now, the judge must decide whether to uphold both recommendations — including the unprecedented death penalty for the unborn — before sentencing is finalized at a December 1 hearing. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/34295ecb6745e0ad