The Brief
- A couple charged with first-degree murder appeared in court Friday in an effort to get bond in their criminal case.
- The defense used the court appearance as an opportunity to lay the foundation for a self-defense claim.
- The prosecution pointed out that the results speak for themselves; the victim is dead because of the actions of the defendants.
TAMPA, Fla. – James Llanos and Lizeina Cepeda appeared in Hillsborough County Court Friday for a pretrial detention hearing.
The couple, who are husband and wife, are both charged with first-degree murder and armed burglary for a shooting in Brandon at an apartment complex on March 9.
The backstory:…