Homicide in Monroe County, Florida
22 cases (2023-2025) · Monroe County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2023-2025 data
From 2023 to 2025, Monroe County's homicide caseload was small (22 cases) but resulted in convictions in 90.9% of prosecutions—guilty verdicts in 90.9% and withheld adjudication in 4.5%. No acquittals or dismissals occurred, the most unambiguous conviction record among Florida counties for homicide. This reflects either careful screening of cases before prosecution or particularly strong evidence presented in Monroe's circuit.
Incarcerated defendants averaged 4,497 days (12.3 years) in confinement with a median of 2,557 days (7 years), notably lower than statewide patterns for homicide. Prison incarceration was common at 77.3%, with an additional 4.5% in jail. Probation averaged 3,092 days. Representation was split between private counsel (63.6%) and public defenders (18.2%), suggesting defendants came from varied economic backgrounds capable of funding complex homicide defense.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Figures cover 22 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Outcome Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 90.9% of 22 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 22 cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2023-2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 17 | 12.3 years |
| County Jail | 1 | 0 year, 12 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Homicide sentencing in Monroe County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Homicide in Monroe County?
The guilty rate is 90.9% based on 22 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Homicide in Monroe County?
Adjudication is withheld in 4.5% of cases (2023-2025). This is a Florida-specific outcome where the court finds guilt but does not formally convict, allowing the defendant to avoid a conviction record under FL Statute 948.01.
What is the average sentence for Homicide in Monroe County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 12.3 years (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
18.2% of defendants use a public defender, while 63.6% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
Demographics (2023-2025)
Demographic data reflects systemic patterns in the criminal justice system and should not be used to draw conclusions about any racial or ethnic group. Disparities may reflect differences in policing, prosecution, and socioeconomic factors rather than actual crime rates.
| Race | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17 | 88.2% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | 88.9% | 0.0% | 14.6 years |
| 2025 | 11 | 90.9% | 0.0% | 10.3 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Second Degree | 11 |
| Felony | First Degree | 7 |
| Felony | Life | 2 |
| Felony | Capital | 1 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Monroe County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 983 | 37.5% | 0.3% |
| Other | 741 | 54.7% | 0.5% |
| Drug Possession | 548 | 54.9% | 1.1% |
| Trespassing | 312 | 89.1% | 0.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 271 | 66.4% | 0.7% |
| DUI | 291 | 89.0% | 1.7% |
| Larceny / Theft | 240 | 80.0% | 1.2% |
| Battery | 218 | 56.0% | 0.5% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Homicide in Monroe County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 22 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/homicide/monroe
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Monroe County. "Guilty" includes all cases where the defendant was found guilty. "Adjudication withheld" is a Florida-specific disposition where guilt is found but the court withholds formal adjudication under FL Statute 948.01. "Dismissed" includes all cases dismissed by the court or prosecution.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 22 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com