The Brief
- Donnie Adams is standing trial for first-degree murder and arson.
- Prosecutors say Adams stabbed Rogelio Betancourt, then lit him on fire in Riverview in July 2023.
- Adams was taken into custody after jumping off the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Manatee County.
TAMPA, Fla. – A man facing murder charges for allegedly stabbing another man and lighting him on fire before jumping off the Sunshine Skyway Bridge is set to stand trial in a Tampa courtroom, with opening statements expected Tuesday.
Case against Donnie Adams
The backstory:
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, deputies went to the 10000 block of Banfield Dr. in Riverview to check out a report of a fire on July 19, 2023.
First responders found Rogelio Betancourt with upper body trauma and severe burns. He was rushed to the hospital and later died.…