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- Collection: Michael A. Mello Papers, Series 1 News Clippings, Binder 3, 1995
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Yes, Ted Bundy Is Different
A letter to the editor concerning Michael Mello's involvement with death row convicts in Florida. The text focuses on Mello's unique coverage of serial killer Ted Bundy.
Too much doubt in Spaziano case
This editorial describes the case of Robert Spaziano, a murder convict on death row. The editorial points out inconsistencies in the case against Spaziano and argues that doubt cannot exist with the death sentence.
Time is running out
A 1995 St. Petersburg Times editorial urging Florida residents to contact gov. Chiles to pardon Joseph Spaziano's death penalty.
The case of the hypnotized witness
The article discusses the swiftness that the judicial system prefers the capital punishment system operate. Joseph Spaziano's case received a large amount of publicity and another appeal due to the vague testimony offered by a witness who had been…
Stop the bad rap on hypnosis
The vice president of a Miami hypnosis center argues for the legitimacy and value of hypnosis.
Spaziano's lawyer wants off case
Lawyer for Joseph Spaziano, Michael Mello, asks The Florida Bar if he should remain on the case. Due to lack of time and money, Mello finds this case hindered.
Spaziano's lawyer slams state probe
Michael Mello confronts the FDLE on their weak case against Joe Spaziano.
Spaziano to take case to governor instead of courts
Spaziano's lawyers want him to be declared innocent and pardoned by Governor Chiles. One of the key witnesses for Spaziano's original case admitted he lied in his original witness testimony.
Spaziano asks to be set free
An article in the St. Petersburg Times describing how the main witness in the murder investigation may have been under "Hypnosis" from the police. Diliso, the chief witness in the 1975 trial says that the technique the police used to coax memories…
Spaziano asks Chiles, Cabinet for clemency hearing
Joe Spaziano was convicted of torture murder of an Orlando woman and raping another. But he was freed by a Florida Cabinet.
Shifts in law come too late to aid killer of Florida couple
The issue of Raleigh Porter's death sentence by electric chair could have been avoided due to newer laws in Florida courts.
Raid raises questions about law privileges
The article discusses the raid of a criminal defense lawyer named William A. Hunter. The raid secured his records and files. The raid was due to federal investigators suspecting Hunter of helping his client launder money. The article discusses the…
Polygraph exam is postponed in 22-year-old case
The polygraph examination of Tony Dilisio, the key witness in both the rape and the murder trials of Joe Spaziano, is postponed. The rape victim's mother believes that Spaziano is guilty. Michael Mello, Spaziano's former lawyer, has returned to the…
Pensacolian halts man's execution
Anthony Dilisio, a car upholsterer and restorer, recanted a twenty year old testimony made on May 13, 1975 that placed Joseph Spaziano on death row for the murders of two people in 1976. At the time of the testimony, Dilisio, then a sixteen year…
Outlaw case testimony not flawed, lawyer says
Joseph Spaziano was convicted and sentenced to death for the murder of Laura Lynn Harberts in 1973. Prior to his execution a stay was granted due to media reports casting doubt on Tony Dilisio's testimony. While the FDLE is continuing to investigate…
Murder charge reduced in Allen case
Charges against Jeffrey Allen in the shooting death of Richard Allen have been reduced from first-degree to second-degree murder.
Killer requests clemency hearing
Joe Spaziano is seeking clemency after the key witness in the trial doubts his testimony was accurate. Another investigation into the case 21 years later has been authorized by the Governor of Florida.
Joe Spaziano gets fifth death warrant
An updating of the case of Joe Spaziano as he receives his fifth death warrant, and a recounting of the last few events surrrounding Spaziano's trial.
Governor signs another death warrant for Spaziano
Joseph Spaziano is served another death warrant despite doubts about his guilt