Derek Medina Charged With 1st Degree Murder In Facebook Killing



I don't understand why this is not be given more coverage. The Miami Herald doesn't have a reference page to court documents.

This guy is an animal. Lock him up and toss away the key. I know that I should wait for more information before deciding guilt or innocence by I have that picture of his wife and it just gets to me.

It can be frustrating when "the media" decide which case we get info on

If you have an interest, and can find anything, we can give this case it's own thread.

I looked at the link.... the guy LOOKS insane!

Like to see more info if you have any, Deb.

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I had a quick look.. and not much info.... but found the infamous photo

Giving this case it's own thread....









***UNCENSORED PHOTO OF DEAD WIFE****

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Daily news article from August.....


Miami man Derek Medina posts sick Facebook photo of dead wife Jennifer Alfonso with apparent murder confession: 'I'm going to prison or death sentence for killing my wife'

The troubling picture of Jennifer Alfonso's body appeared on her husband Derek Medina's Facebook page on Thursday morning. The woman's 10-year-old daughter from a previous relationship was in the house at the time of the killing, but was unharmed, authorities say.

By Michael Walsh AND Daniel Beekman / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
Published: Thursday, August 8, 2013, 4:13 PM
Updated: Friday, August 9, 2013, 6:35 PM


Relationship Status: Dead.

A Florida man apparently fatally shot his wife in their home while her 10-year-old daughter was upstairs — and then posted on his Facebook page Thursday a grisly photo of her contorted body, along with a bizarre confession.

Derek Medina, 31, surrendered to authorities Thursday morning, Miami-Dade police said.

...more at link
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/s ... -1.1421670

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Alleged Facebook Killer Derek Medina Now Faces First-Degree Murder Charge: Court Records
Alleged Facebook Killer Derek Medina Now Faces First-Degree Murder Charge: Court Records
Tuesday, Dec 3, 2013 | Updated 1:50 AM EST



The South Miami man who allegedly killed his wife and posted a photo of her body on Facebook now faces a first-degree murder charge, according to online court records.

Derek Medina, 31, had initially faced charges of second-degree murder, shooting a deadly missile and child neglect without great bodily harm in the Aug. 8 shooting of his wife Jennifer Alfonso, 26.

But he had a court hearing Monday with the updated charges, according to court records. NBC 6 South Florida learned that an indictment was filed, but it was not immediately available.

.....more at link
http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/A...234156741.html

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Husband who killed his wife and put photo on FACEBOOK charged with first-degree murder

• Derek Medina, 31, is accused of shooting his wife, Jennifer Alfonso, 26, then posting a picture of her dead body on Facebook
  
• He was originally charged with second-degree murder, but those charges have been upgraded to a first-degree charge
  
• If convicted, he could face the death penalty

By Snejana Farberov, Daily Mail Reporter, Associated Press and Ryan Gorman
PUBLISHED: 06:54 GMT, 3 December 2013 | UPDATED: 18:58 GMT, 4 December 2013

The Miami man accused of killing his wife and posting a photo of her dead body on Facebook has been charged with first-degree murder.

Derek Medina, 31, originally faced a second-degree murder charge in the killing of wife Jennifer Alfonso, 26, on August 8, but the charges were upgraded Monday to highest possible offense.

The upgrade in charges comes despite Mr Medina insisting he shot his wife in self defense.

The accused killer reportedly previously admitted to shooting his wife six to eight times, but now claims the shots were fired in defense.

Forensic evidence gathered by investigators contradicts that claim, and shows the murdered woman was on her knees with one arm raised as she was executed.

Mr Medina told police Alfonso threatened him with a knife.

Authorities previously seized a stun gun, a.380-caliber pistol and two other pistols and ammunition and a large knife from the kitchen, The Miami Herald previously reported.

Police say Medina killed 26-year-old Jennifer Alfonso during an argument. Her 10-year-old daughter from a previous relationship was not injured.

Medina appeared in court over the summer wearing a red jumpsuit and shackles around his wrists and ankles, while a judge approved a request for the preservation of evidence.

...more at link
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... z2mTB9H4F3

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I tweeted Jeff Weiner at the OS to see if he could find me some links but didn't hear back.

That guy just makes me rage. You can see from her position on the floor that she was most likely on her knees when he assassinated her. I might try Francis Robles since she came from Miami next.

The is a video of him going upstairs and returning to the kitchen. I watched the sink for any sign of muzzle flash and there wasn't any. To me, that means that the gun was lower than the counter. STRESS TO ME. And also note...I think I might probably be wrong on this.

HuffPo has the full video.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/1 ... 46965.html

Notice how after he shot her he went and got his phone to do the picture. And he did all this with her 10 yr. old daughter upstairs.

Thanks Deb... interesting... a bit frustrating that the action is just off camera.

I also found Vid on YT....

Facebook killer Derek Medina murder scene surveillance video

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That freaking diary is depressing. She sounds so sad. When I was reading that, I thought of myself with Jim R. He took all my self-confidence away.

The one thing I thought when I read a small portion She said "little" to describe some kind of altercations. Made me think that she was afraid he would find that journal and read it.

And every time he did something disrespectful to her, she went above and beyond to stress how bad she was, being the bitch.

Yes.... a battered woman.... trapped... coming back even... classic stuff....there may be such evidence at trial perhaps... from a PROPER psychologist... the sort of case where Alyce LaViolette might well have been credible... if she had not blown her reputation on the nonsense she spouted on behalf of Jodi Arias. Maybe Alyce should reflect on this case... she did a great disservice to the types of women she claims to support.

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Is it just me or do some of the pictures of him look like they might be photoshopped pictures of a certain other Floridian we've discussed an awful lot around here?

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No, it is not just you, I thought the same thing!!

Hi All,
Been awhile, lost puter, just found y'all again
So this is going on in my hood

http://www.local10.com/news/jury-select ... l/36353600

Hi Palm

Thanks!

Link to LIVE trial coverage:
http://m.local10.com/derek-medina-murder-trial/23829576

Hi Palm

I had forgotten this case...

Thanks for trial link Molly.. watching (listening) now

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Cross examining Cop one of first on scene of woman's dead body..

10 year old child removed from the residence. Found alive in upstairs bedroom

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The perp.. he sure looks guilty to me

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Natalia Zea
On cross, cop testified 10 yr old girl was told by #DerekMedina to stay in her room and not go downstairs for any reason, after shooting


10 min recess.

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Apparently the defense "deferred" their opening Statement.. did not give one after the Prosecution did theirs. The apparently still have the option of doing "an opening statement" after the prosecution present their case and rest.

The court is closed tomorrow and resumes on Thursday.

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