Matthew Lee Caylor, Appellant v. State of Florida, Appellee; Matthew Lee Caylor, Petitioner, v. Julie L. Jones…

Summary

The Florida Supreme Court granted Matthew Lee Caylor’s habeas petition, vacated his death sentence, and remanded for a new penalty phase because the jury’s death‑penalty recommendation was not unanimous, but affirmed the trial court’s denial of post‑conviction relief and rejected his claim that the statute mandates life without parole. Justice POLSTON, concurring in part and dissenting in part, agreed with the majority except for vacating the death sentence.