State of Florida vs. Brown
Drug Dealer Pinched Near School

Shortly after classes were dismissed at a Fort Myers elementary school, investigators working undercover purchased cocaine from 35-year-old Vasco Brown of Fort Myers. The Special Investigators Unit documented the entire transaction, using video and audio surveillance. Prosecutor Stephen Schwarz proved to the jury that the transaction was within 1000 feet of a school, and Brown was found guilty within minutes of deliberations for sale of cocaine within 1000 feet of a school and possession of cocaine.  He was later sentenced to 15 years in prison.

State of Florida vs. Au
Man Shoots, Kills, and Sets Body on Fire

David Au drove his victim from a bar in Saint James City, stopped at his  house to retrieve his gun, and then shot him in the head twice with a 9-millimeter Ruger. Au was driving as he fired the weapon towards his victim, shattering the passenger window.  Prosecutor Hamid Hunter explained to the jury how the 37 year-old then dragged his victim’s body to a nearby dock, dosed it with gasoline, and set the body on fire in an attempt to dispose of it. Au declared he was defending himself from a perceived attack, but Hunter claimed he had multiple opportunities to seek help, or avoid the situation. Au was convicted of second-degree murder with a firearm, and was sentenced under 10-20-Life with a minimum mandatory 30 years in prison.

State of Florida vs. Young
Crack Dealer Caught on Camera

Robert Lee Young was found guilty of selling and possessing crack cocaine at a local fast food restaurant parking lot in Fort Myers. Undercover agents were able to purchase crack cocaine from the drug dealer while under full surveillance. A local concerned citizen had reported Young, 23 years old of Fort Myers, to the Lee County’s Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit as a complaint of drug dealing.  Prosecutor Earl Fechter presented the necessary evidence to the jury to convict Young in less than a day.

State of Florida vs. Jacobs
Teenager Shoots Witness to Keep from Testifying Against His Brother

Johnny Jacobs was 16 when he shot Antonio Harris to keep him from coming to court and testifying against his brother Sheddrick. Jacobs was charged as an adult with aggravated battery with a firearm and shooting into an occupied vehicle in Fort Myers. The case was tried in January but ended with a hung jury.

Prosecutor Elizabeth Biffl retried the case in April and earned a conviction on both counts.  He was sentenced to 30 years behind bars.

State of Florida vs. Tedder
Man Ties Up Family, Steals Cash

A Panama City man was convicted of home invasion and kidnapping felonies that occurred in Fort Myers in March 2003. Gaynor Tedder, Jr. claimed he was coerced into bursting into the home and tying up the victims before stealing thousands of dollars in cash.  But the jurors didn’t buy it as they returned a guilty verdict in less than two hours. Prosecutor Robert Lee praised Lee County Sheriff’s deputies for arresting Tedder and a co-defendant “five minutes before they were going back into the victim’s house a second time.”  Co-defendant Michael Lee Varnum, 32, who pled guilty in November and was sentenced to seven years in prison took the witness stand to testify against Tedder. Tedder, 40, was sentenced to life in prison.

State of Florida vs. Brashear
Youth Group Leader Sentenced to 5 years

In an emotional admission of guilt, former church youth group leader Dana Brashear was sentenced to five years in prison in March 2005. Prosecutor Scott Cupp was able to convince a panel of jurors that led to her conviction of lewd and lascivious battery for having sex with a 12-year old boy. During the trial, Brashear accused the boy of lying. During sentencing, she admitted her guilt and apologized to the victims and her own family.

State of Florida vs. Upshaw
Premeditated Murderer Convicted

Two prosecutors, Anthony Kunasek and Paul Poland, worked meticulously to show the jury how Herschell Upshaw violently took part in the homicide of a North Fort Myers elderly resident.  Upshaw, 18, Jessica Hill, 17, and Tessa Robinson, 18, entered Townsend’s home with intentions of robbing and killing him. The trio blindfolded and tied their victim as they stole his bankcard, demanded money and credit card pin numbers, fired three shots, left the scene and withdrew money from his bank account.  In two and a half days of trial Kunasek and Poland confirmed that Upshaw’s role in the murder of Paul Townsend was prevalent and premeditated. After three hours of deliberations, the jury found Upshaw guilty as charged, and he was sentenced to life in prison.

State of Florida vs. Myers
Relocated Sex Offender Doesn’t Register

When the habitual sex offender Leonard Myers was told by authorities that he was charged with failure to register as a sex offender he stated, “I think it’s a bunch of bull.  I just went on vacation and when I took it, I got violated.”  But Prosecutor Francine Donnorummo proved with seven witnesses that Myers did in fact relocate and changed his permanent address, refusing to report his new residence as required by Florida statute.  Myers, a 43 year-old habitual sexual predator, was found guilty and sentenced to 21 months in a Florida state prison.

State of Florida vs. Fletcher
Teenager Shoots and Kills Mute Woman in Broad Daylight

A deaf mute woman was shot seven times at high noon by a 15-year old who carjacked her vehicle.  Travis Fletcher murdered the woman in broad daylight because she could not scream for help.  Prosecutor Betsy Biffl charged Fletcher as an adult and earned convictions in March for 2nd degree murder and carjacking with a firearm.  He was sentenced to 25 years in prison.

State of Florida vs. Berube
Man Convicted of  Murder as He Attempted to Escape Police

Arthur Berube of Lehigh Acres was convicted of murder, which arose from a carjacking that ended in the death of his teenage girlfriend in a fiery car crash while trying to outrun police. Prosecutor Dean Plattner proved Berube was under the influence of cocaine and alcohol while driving at speeds up to 100 mph as he tried to get away from Fort Myers police and Lee County Sheriff’s deputies. The 2nd degree murder charge, along with DUI manslaughter, carjacking, and several other charges netted Berube 25 years in prison.

State of Florida vs. Denis
Child Rapist Receives Life Sentence

Prosecutor Francine Donnorummo provided evidence to a panel of jurors convicting Robert Denis of sexual battery upon a child less than 12 years of age. Denis had committed sexual battery upon a 10-year old. The lack of support from the mother of the victim and her community did not stop Donnorummo as she called five witnesses, carefully showing how the 39 year-old had sexually abused the young child over a period of a year. The jury agreed and Denis was sentenced to life in prison.

State of Florida vs. Barker
Home Invader Beats Man to Death

John Barker II bragged to anyone who would listen about killing North Fort Myers contractor Michael Livolsi. Along with his brother, the 25-year old Barker hog-tied, beat to death, and robbed 40-year old Livolsi during a home invasion. Assistant State Attorney Betsy Biffl called to the stand Livolsi’s brother Chris who described how he was the first to discover his brother’s beaten body. Livolsi died ten days later. Within two hours after hearing closing arguments, the jury returned a guilty as charged verdict for 2nd degree murder and home invasion robbery. Barker faces life in prison. His 24-year old brother, John Barker III, will be tried on the same charges later in the year.

State of Florida vs. Castaneda
Twenty Four-Year Old Rapes Young Girl

Jose Castaneda invited a young girl, 14, to the drive-in theater in North Fort Myers. Castaneda, 24, of Fort Myers, then committed sexual battery upon his victim, forcing himself upon her. Lonely, scared, and violated, the victim did not report the incident until two weeks later. Castaneda was arrested, charged, and found guilty of lewd or lascivious battery. Prosecutor Daniel Cavanaugh convinced the jury as a judge claimed Castaneda a registered sexual predator and sentenced him to 12 years in prison.

State of Florida vs. Rosier
Execution Style Shooting Doesn’t Stop Victim from Identifying Defendant

Willie Dallas, a resident of Fort Myers, awoke to a young man knocking on his door covered with blood. He immediately called 911 and authorities found Kevin Henry, 19, of Clewiston, FL sitting on Dallas’ porch, half naked and soaked in blood with two gunshot wounds to the head. After Henry awoke from his medically induced coma 19 days later, he was able to identify to investigators Reashod Rosier, 22, of Fort Myers as the shooter. Prosecutor Paul Poland presented to the jury how the defendant Rosier held Henry at gunpoint, forced him to take his clothes off to search for money, and then had the victim lay face down while firing two shots into the head of Henry. The jury found Rosier guilty of attempted 1st degree murder with a firearm and robbery with a firearm, and sentenced him to life in prison.

State of Florida vs. Edison, Edison, Gordon, and Persons
Fort Myers Drug Gang Convicted

Courtroom security was tight as Prosecutor Jean Paul Galasso presented his case to the jury against four co-defendants, Alonzo Edison, George Edison, Ceon Gordon, and Tony Persons for trafficking in cocaine. These co-defendants have an extensive record, but in the past, prosecution was thwarted as the witnesses, out of fear of retaliation, disappeared. This group was a big part of the drug trade in the city. They were also suspected of being involved in drug shootings prior to their arrest. Evidence presented revolved around drug house surveillance by the Fort Myers Department. The S.W.A.T. Team raided the premises and found drugs being processed and prepared for distribution. The jury returned in less than an hour with a guilty verdict. Each defendant could get up to 30 years in prison.

State of Florida vs. Jacobs
Convicted Felon Gives False Name, Caught with Firearm

Last October police pulled over Sheddrick Jacobs for driving without taillights. When the officer asked for a name, Jacobs provided a false name and birth date. The officer was not convinced as he accessed the DHSMV motor records database from his patrol car. After the arrest, police found a loaded Ruger Mark 1 .22 caliber handgun under the drivers seat. Jacobs had a prior record of convictions of two felonies involving grand theft of a motor vehicle. In court, prosecutor Elizabeth Biffl explained to a jury the consequences for a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. The verdict was guilty as charged on all three counts including possession of firearm by a convicted felon, driving with a suspended license, and giving a false name. Jacobs was sentenced to 11 years in a Florida state prison.

State of Florida vs. Stairs
Sexual Predator Behind Bars for Life

Marc Stairs had been sexually abusing his victim, aged 7, for over a year and a half before she reported his behavior. Working carefully with witnesses and evidence, Prosecutor Daniel Cavanaugh wanted to make sure that Stairs never encounters a child again by concluding the jury trial in a verdict of guilty. Stairs, 39, of Lehigh Acres, was found guilty of 2 counts of sexual battery upon a child less than 12 years of age, 1 count of molestation, and 1 count of lewd or lascivious exhibition. Stairs was sentenced to life in prison in February.

State of Florida vs. Williams
Bus Attendant Guilty of Battery Upon Special Needs School Boy, 7

A Lee County Elementary School bus attendant was found guilty of battery for slapping one of the passenger students. Betty Williams, 50, of Fort Myers, had slapped a seven year-old special needs student while riding the school bus. The victim was left with a red mark across the face that could be seen the following day. Prosecutor Ana Hall called several eyewitnesses, who identified Williams striking the young schoolboy. Williams was found guilty and sentenced to 1-year county probation, anger management counseling, and 100 hours of community service.

State of Florida vs. Hutchins
Man Convicted of Kidnapping, Raping, and Beating Woman

Cecil Hutchins jumped into the driver’s seat of his ex-girlfriend’s car as she was waiting for a friend at a local store. Hutchins, 27, of Fort Myers, then drove his victim to a nearby field, beat and raped her, and told her to report that unknown men had jumped her. Investigators soon heard the true story, and were able to charge Hutchins with sexual battery with great force and kidnapping. After the defendant’s arrest he stated, “I wrote a letter to the Judge, and I don’t want to get a lot of time for something I didn’t do.” Prosecutor Francine Donnorummo worked diligently through the week long trial, showing evidence that even included matching dental bite marks left on the victim’s face. Hutchins was found guilty by a jury trial and was sentenced to 25 years.

State of Florida vs. Sands
Man Secretly Records Woman in Bathroom and Bedroom

Kenneth Sands had a secret in his house in Fort Myers. Sands, 49, had a separate room where he would receive live video and audio feeds from the bedroom and bathroom of his victim. Sands conveniently placed micro cameras in carbon monoxide detectors in the two separate rooms where he would watch and record his victim undress and shower. Evidence also shows that Sands edited his tapes, and placed them in a collection. Prosecutor Carlos Cavenago had plenty of footage to convict the defendant, who later pled guilty to all three counts of voyeurism. Sands received 90 days in Lee County Jail and 3 years of probation with an order for sex counseling to follow.

State of Florida vs. Sluyter
Child Rapist Caught by Eyewitnesses

In November of 2001, neighbors heard screams from Patrick Sluyter’s residence. After peering into the window, eyewitnesses saw a sexual battery in progress involving Sluyter and a 10-year old girl. The neighbors notified the police immediately, dispatching the authorities that also witnessed the crime. Police quickly arrested Sluyter, 41, of Cape Coral and placed him in custody. In court, Prosecutor Daniel Cavanaugh proved the defendant has been sexually involved with the girl for over a period of a year, leaving the jury to confirm a guilty verdict of 2 counts of capital sexual battery. In March, Sluyter was sentenced and will be imprisoned for the remainder of his natural life.

State of Florida vs. Brown
Re-offender sentenced for claw hammer attack

A prison release re-offender was sentenced to 30-years in prison for aggravated battery while using a weapon, and five years in prison for trespass while armed. Lee County prosecutors Earl Fechter and Hamid Hunter proved to the jury that in 2004, James Brown, 48, went into the victim’s Fort Myers home in the middle of the night and attacked him in his bed with a claw hammer.

State of Florida vs. Bell
16-year old murders to retrieve cell phone

When a 16-year old had his cell phone stolen by his childhood friend, Marcus Tyrone Bell shot him. When the victim was down Bell hit him with the gun over 50 times. This wasn't an ordinary cell phone. It had names and numbers of hundreds of drug trafficking contacts stored in it. Prosecutors Jean-Paul Galasso and Carrie Pollock proved to the jury that Bell committed the murder to protect his drug turf.

State of Florida vs. Dooley
Man Walks Out of Crack House, Robs Driver

In less than an hour, a Lee County jury found Michael Lee Dooley, 29, guilty of robbery. The defendant took the stand telling jurors that when he came out of a crack house where he went to but the drug, he saw a smaller man losing a street fight and jumped in to help. But when prosecutor Linda Smith called the victim to the stand, he said a truck had blocked the road when he was driving home from work in Bonita Springs. When he got out of his car, a man walked up with a gun and Dooley grabbed him taking $16 from his wallet. Dooley still faces a separate trial on another robbery.

State of Florida vs. Moringiello
Millionaire Found Guilty of Murdering Wife

Aeronautical engineer Donald Moringiello, 65, of Fort Myers Beach, shot his wife in the chest four times, tied concrete blocks around her ankles and neck, and dumped the body in a bay 100 yards from their residence. Hattie “Fern” Bergeler was later found, yet authorities could not identify her body. Moringiello never reported her missing. A niece from Alabama did, which led to his arrest. Police found the weapon hidden underwater behind a seawall, blood and DNA evidence inside the home, and matching concrete blocks outside the Moringiello residence. Prosecutors Elizabeth Biffl and Scott Cupp worked diligently throughout the six-day trial. The case was first tried last year, as Hurricane Charley slammed Fort Myers. The jury could not reach a verdict, and a mistrial was declared. This time, after only two hours of jury deliberations, Moringiello was convicted of second-degree murder, and faces life in prison. After the conviction, Biffl said, “I’m just really, really glad for the family, and glad for Fern.”

State of Florida vs. Docter
Girlfriend Runs Over Boyfriend with Car

Della Docter was upset with her boyfriend because he didn’t come home when he was supposed to. Docter, 33, found him at a Fort Myers pool hall, and after an argument, ran him down with her car. The defense told the jury it was an accident and she ran him down because she was afraid of him. Prosecutor Elizabeth Biffl argued that she had other avenues of escape. The jury deliberated for five hours returning a guilty verdict of manslaughter.

State of Florida vs. Nunez
Robber Convicted of Store Owner’s Murder

Salvador Nunez, 27, received a life sentence without parole after a Collier County jury convicted him of first-degree murder and robbery.  While Nunez sat in the vehicle waiting to whisk the group away, three others robbed an East Naples grocery store at gunpoint.  The storeowner, Isis Laffitte struggled with one of the robbers, who shot her in the neck, killing her.  The jury heard Florida Law presented by prosecutor Michael Provost showing a defendant is guilty of felony murder when a death occurs while he is committing an underlying felony.

 State of Florida vs. Patten
Inmate Strangles Doctor to Death

In January, prosecutors Dave Scuderi and Rich Montecalvo overcame an insanity defense by attorneys representing Rodrigus Patten.  Patten was convicted of the strangling death of Dr. David Hoyer of Bonita Springs.  Hoyer was evaluating Patten for mental competency in the Collier County Jail in January of 2001 at the time of the attack.  Patten was sentenced to life in prison.

State of Florida vs. Mercado
Thief Steals Government Property, Attempts to Sell it

Orlando Mercado, told investigators that he needed to pay off a debt when they confronted him on the issue of a stolen trailer.  Mercado, 47, of Naples, was caught on surveillance video at the Collier County Water Plant stealing a trailer with two lawn mowers and other labor equipment inside.  He then attempted to sell one of the lawnmowers and issued a receipt to a legitimate buyer, which led to the arrest.  Mercado was charged in stealing over $20,000 worth of stolen government property, as the rest of the contents remain unfound.  In court, Prosecutor Lisa Mead was able to convince a jury of Mercado’s guilt as he was convicted of grand theft and dealing in stolen property.  Mercado has had multiple theft charges in the past and was sentenced to 10 years in state prison.

State of Florida vs. Macias
Child Molester Denies Rape, Receives 15 Years

Elio Macias told jurors he didn’t rape or molest a 12-year old girl.  But in closing arugments, Assistant State Attorney Rob Crown recounted trial testimony about the circumstances under which the assault occurred.  Macias raped the 12-year old once on the bathroom floor of his Naples home and fondled her numerous other times, according to her testimony.  Macias was convicted of sexual battery while in a position of familial authority and two counts of lewd and lascivious molestation.  He was sentenced to 15 years in prison.

State of Florida vs. Edgard
Sexual Predator Urinates Himself Under Questioning

When a 11-year old girl had told her mother that their neighbor had raped her, Collier County Sheriffs were immediately dispatched to Jean Edgard’s apartment.  Edgard, 31, of Immokalee, was asked a few questions outside his house before he subsequently urinated himself while standing on his front lawn with the authorities.  After a change of clothes, he was transported to the police station and arrested.  At the trial, Prosecutor Robert Crown proved to a jury that Edgard did in fact commit the acts that he was charged with, as a verdict of guilt was found.  Edgard was convicted of capital sexual battery upon a child less than 12-years of age.  He was declared a sexual predator and was sentenced to life in prison.

State of Florida vs. Holland
Jury Finds Defendant Guilty of Sexual Abuse

A jury took only one hour to find Gregory Holland guilty of nine counts of sexual abuse of a 12-year old boy over a two-year period.  The 28-year old defendant met his victim through an Internet Chatroom in 2001.  When Holland traveled to Naples from his home in Texas, he met the boy at the motel in which he was staying.  The defense argued that the sex was consensual and that the boy was more sexually experienced than the defendant.  Prosecutor Rob Crown told the jury, “Neither the victim’s lack of chastity nor his consent is a defense.”

State of Florida vs. Sniffen
Man Receives Two Life Sentences for Rape

Kenneth Sniffen will serve two consecutive life sentences for the rape of two boys younger than 12-years old.  Prosecutor Steve Maresca was able to introduce evidence during the trial that prior to Sniffen’s residency in Naples, he was convicted in 1991 in New Jersey of a similar sexual assault on  another young boy.

State of Florida vs. Searle
Man Charges at Deputies with Machete

A Bonita Springs man was convicted of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer after he charged out of his home confronting deputies with a machete.  Throughout the trial, the defense tried to show the Charles Searle, 39, thought the two officers were kids or “hoodlums” trying to burglarize his home or van and the machete was to frighten them away.  Prosecutors Andrea Canizares and Sidgrid Tejo called only two witnesses to the stand.  It took the jury just 50 minutes before returning with a guilty verdict.

State of Florida vs. Pitts
Thief Holds Jeweler at Gunpoint, Snagged in Undercover Operation

Marvin Owens, a jewelry business owner, left his house early in the morning to began work.  As he climbed into his van with a suitcase full of jewelry valued at over $200,000.00, a man approached with a handgun demanding the suitcase and the keys to the van.  The man threatened to kill Owens if he did not comply, he then took the briefcase full of jewelry, and fled the area with the van.  Coincidently, a woman was contacted if she would like to buy some jewelry.  She happened to know Owens personally, and even recognized some of his stolen jewelry that was for sale.  After contacting authorities, members of the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office conducted a controlled buy of jewelry at the same location purchasing $600.00, and at a later date, arrangements to purchase $15,000.00 worth of jewelry.  That same night, a search warrant was served and three people were arrested including Savario Pitts, 24, of Port Charlotte.  In court, prosecutor Martin Stark called 10 witnesses to prove Pitt’s guilt in the crime.  After an exhausting three-day trial, Pitts was convicted of robbery with a deadly weapon, carjacking with a weapon, and dealing in stolen property.  He was later sentenced to 30 years in prison.

State of Florida vs. Perez
Con-Artist Impersonates Law Enforcement Officer, Commits Home Invasion

When homeowner Frank Edwards, 66, of Port Charlotte answered his door, he met a man who claimed to be a police officer.  The man wore a handgun and a portable radio, and told Edwards that he had been implicated for dealing and possessing narcotics.  Edwards and his tenant were zip-tied behind their backs and informed that they were under arrest.  As the victims lay face down and defenseless, the fake police officer, who would later be identified as James Perez, 34, of Port Charlotte, and two others disguised as a criminal and a officer, ransacked the house and stole money, bank cards, and firearms owned by Edwards.  Perez and his team left Edwards’ home and were subsequently caught by authorities.  In a two-day jury trial, prosecutor Martin Stark confirmed the charges against Perez, which included home invasion robbery possessing a firearm, burglary while armed, and falsely personating an officer during a commission of a crime.  In just 40 minutes of deliberations, the jury returned with a guilty verdict on all counts, and Perez would later be sentenced to life in prison.

State of Florida vs. Hoefer
Gymnastics Facility Owner Video Tapes Girls in Bathroom

The owner of a gymnastics facility in Charlotte County, Robert Hoefer, had secretly taped five 8-year old girls using the bathroom of his gym to change into leotards before going to gymnastic practice.  The defense argued that Hoefer set up the surveillance equipment to catch a cheerleader he believed was stealing leotards.  Prosecutor Claudel Trajan argued there would be no reason to set up expensive equipment to catch a thief who could not fit into the clothes of an 8-year old.  The jury found Hoefer guilty of 8 counts of voyeurism.

State of Florida vs. Cox
Persistence doesn’t always pay off

For Mr. Ray Wertz and Ms. Janet Hansen, cigarette ashes were enough to make them crime victims.  John Cox, 45, of North Port, became enraged when Mr. Wertz unknowingly flicked cigarette ash out of his window into his vehicle.  After gesturing that ash had gotten into his eyes, Mr. Wertz apologized but was cut off by Cox.  In order to avoid further contact, Wertz drove around and off but was ambushed after Cox sped past and hid behind a sign.  Upon Mr. Wertz’s vehicle approaching, Cox threw a handful of gravel and hit both Wertz and Hansen with rocks and shells from the road’s shoulder. 

Prosecutor Andreas Gardiner argued that the defendant was guilty by proving to the jury how he threw rocks and gravel at their vehicle, which could have caused much more tragic consequences.  After a two-day trial, the jury deliberated for three and one half hours and returned a verdict of guilty for Throwing a Deadly Missile at a Vehicle.

State of Florida vs. Barker III

Second brother convicted in robbery and homicide

In September of 2003, brothers John Barker II, 25, and John Barker III, 24, of North Fort Myers, broke into the home of Michael Livolsi with the intentions of committing a robbery.  During the commission of the crime, Livolsi was hogtied, fiercely beaten and left for dead in his home.  The beating he sustained was so violent, Livolsi never again regained consciousness and died nine days later.

John Barker II was charged and convicted of 2nd degree murder and home invasion robbery and sentenced to life imprisonment plus 30 years in May.  This was due to the hard work of Assistant State Attorney Betsy Biffl who provided the sequence of events and the maliciousness of the crimes to the jury for a guilty verdict.  In August, prosecutor Biffl also won the conviction of John Barker III for manslaughter and home invasion robbery.  He now faces life in prison. 

Due to Barker III’s prior criminal record, he can be sentenced to life imprisonment plus additional years under Florida's Habitual Felony Offender Statue.

State of Florida vs. Travis
Disagreement leads to murder

A jury decided the fate of a Lehigh Acres man after a three-day trial and one and a half hours of deliberating.  Dorris Travis, 60, of Lehigh Acres, was convicted of second-degree murder for the stabbing death of 50-year-old Michael Range. 

Prosecutors Stephen Schwarz and Earl Fechter presented the scenario to jurors describing how after a brief disagreement at the local Moose Lodge, the two went in different directions to the outside of the building.  After a few moments, a couple patrons began to look for Range who was found outside the front entrance fighting off Travis, but to no avail.  During the altercation, Travis had repeatedly stabbed his victim causing his untimely death.