Jury Splits on Adams' Sentencing | Tampa News

Billy Adams, convicted of murdering Alana Sims and her unborn child, got a split jury verdict: life without parole for killing Alana, but death penalty recommended for the unborn child. The chilling case unfolded in January 2023 when Sims was found dead near her car—her toddler unharmed inside. Adams, acquitted just three days prior in a separate 2020 murder by self-defense, now faces the harshest penalties. The judge will decide final sentencing, but the jury’s stark divide on the unborn child’s death carries immense weight in this complex, emotionally charged trial. 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/cac054595517e50e