Jesse Kirk murder: Suspect David Barber seeks to remove death penalty due to media coverage
A man accused of killing a Brevard County woman and dumping her body earlier this year is asking a judge to take the death penalty off the table, citing what his attorneys call prejudicial media coverage.
A man accused of killing a Brevard County woman and dumping her body earlier this year is asking a judge to take the death penalty off the table, citing what his attorneys call prejudicial media coverage.
Court hearing for David Barber happening Friday
David Barber is set to appear at a court hearing on Friday morning, where his attorney is expected to argue to have the death penalty dropped. Barber is accused of kidnapping and murdering Titusville resident Jessie Kirk. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty, citing the brutality and premeditated nature of the murder. However, Barber's attorney argues that intense media coverage contributes to a bias of his client.
David Barber is set to appear at a court hearing on Friday morning, where his attorney is expected to argue to have the death penalty dropped. Barber is accused of kidnapping and murdering Titusville resident Jessie Kirk. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty, citing the brutality and premeditated nature of the murder. However, Barber's attorney argues that intense media coverage contributes to a bias of his client.
Titusville Police release full bodycam footage in February deadly shooting
Police in Titusville have released unedited body camera and dash camera footage showing the moment officers shot and killed a man during a February encounter — a case the State Attorney’s Office has ruled as a justified use of deadly force.
Police in Titusville have released unedited body camera and dash camera footage showing the moment officers shot and killed a man during a February encounter — a case the State Attorney’s Office has ruled as a justified use of deadly force.
Titusville PD releases edited bodycam video in deadly shooting, drawing criticism
A heavily edited body camera video released by the Titusville Police Department is drawing criticism from community members and renewed demands for transparency more than four months after a fatal police shooting.
A heavily edited body camera video released by the Titusville Police Department is drawing criticism from community members and renewed demands for transparency more than four months after a fatal police shooting.
Titusville police officers shooting of armed man was justified, state attorney says
A police shooting that left a 25-year-old man dead in February was a lawful use of force, State Attorney William Scheiner concluded in a letter released Tuesday.
A police shooting that left a 25-year-old man dead in February was a lawful use of force, State Attorney William Scheiner concluded in a letter released Tuesday.
Florida man accused of murdering Titusville woman asks for death penalty to be dropped from trial
David Barber, the man accused of kidnapping and murdering a Titusville woman in March, has filed a motion to strike the death penalty due to the media coverage surrounding the release of an alleged manifesto.
David Barber, the man accused of kidnapping and murdering a Titusville woman in March, has filed a motion to strike the death penalty due to the media coverage surrounding the release of an alleged manifesto.
Mother removed from council meeting amid outcry over delayed police shooting investigation
The mother of a man fatally shot by police was forcibly removed from a Titusville City Council meeting Tuesday night after demanding answers about the February shooting that killed her son.
The mother of a man fatally shot by police was forcibly removed from a Titusville City Council meeting Tuesday night after demanding answers about the February shooting that killed her son.
Brevard County axes economic fund, raising fears for space industry future
The Brevard County Commission voted to end the North Brevard Economic Development zone and move money back to the county’s general fund.
The Brevard County Commission voted to end the North Brevard Economic Development zone and move money back to the county’s general fund.
Criminal checklist: Florida man accused of murdering Titusville woman had written plan, according to officials
The man accused of kidnapping and murdering a Titusville woman in March 2025 had a written step-by-step plan, which was released by officials Monday.
The man accused of kidnapping and murdering a Titusville woman in March 2025 had a written step-by-step plan, which was released by officials Monday.
Titusville man arrested for attempted murder in overnight shooting
One person was injured following an early morning shooting Saturday in the Titusville area. The suspect in the shooting, 33-year-old Calvin L. Woodson, has been arrested. Woodson is facing multiple charges and is being held with no bond.
One person was injured following an early morning shooting Saturday in the Titusville area. The suspect in the shooting, 33-year-old Calvin L. Woodson, has been arrested. Woodson is facing multiple charges and is being held with no bond.
Titusville man arrested for attempted murder in overnight shooting, police say
The man who left one person injured following a shooting Saturday morning in the Titusville area has been arrested, police say.
The man who left one person injured following a shooting Saturday morning in the Titusville area has been arrested, police say.
Titusville Firefighters respond to house fire on Dixon Avenue
Firefighters in Titusville responded to a house fire Tuesday evening that caused significant damage to a home but resulted in no injuries, officials said.
Firefighters in Titusville responded to a house fire Tuesday evening that caused significant damage to a home but resulted in no injuries, officials said.
Accused killer of Titusville woman Jessie Kirk indicted on murder charge, 8 additional charges
David Barber has been formally indicted by a Brevard County grand jury on nine criminal charges in connection with the killing of 72-year-old Jessie Kirk in Titusville, Florida.
David Barber has been formally indicted by a Brevard County grand jury on nine criminal charges in connection with the killing of 72-year-old Jessie Kirk in Titusville, Florida.
Titusville Police arrest accused burglar after string of break-ins shake business community
Several small businesses in Titusville were targeted by a thief this week. Cash was stolen, and front doors were shattered during multiple break-ins across town.
Several small businesses in Titusville were targeted by a thief this week. Cash was stolen, and front doors were shattered during multiple break-ins across town.
Titusville to receive millions from NOAA to tackle Scobie Park pollution
A park plagued with problems in Titusville is now getting millions of dollars from the federal government.
A park plagued with problems in Titusville is now getting millions of dollars from the federal government.
Train, vehicle collided in Titusville; 1 person taken to hospital, officials say
The Titusville Police Department says they are currently investigating a train-versus-vehicle crash at Knox McRae Drive and South Hopkins Avenue.
The Titusville Police Department says they are currently investigating a train-versus-vehicle crash at Knox McRae Drive and South Hopkins Avenue.
Man charged with DUI manslaughter after deadly crash
A man has been arrested and is being charged with DUI manslaughter after he hit and killed a pedestrian who was walking on a crosswalk on Friday in Titusville, police say. Records show Dallas Scott Weed, 28, was booked into the Brevard County Jail and is being held on a $15,000 bond. The Titusville Police Department said they are continuing to investigate the crash.
A man has been arrested and is being charged with DUI manslaughter after he hit and killed a pedestrian who was walking on a crosswalk on Friday in Titusville, police say. Records show Dallas Scott Weed, 28, was booked into the Brevard County Jail and is being held on a $15,000 bond. The Titusville Police Department said they are continuing to investigate the crash.
Titusville pedestrian deadly crash: Man arrested and charged with DUI manslaughter, police say
A man has been arrested and is being charged with DUI manslaughter after he hit and killed a pedestrian who was walking on a crosswalk on Friday in Titusville, police say.
A man has been arrested and is being charged with DUI manslaughter after he hit and killed a pedestrian who was walking on a crosswalk on Friday in Titusville, police say.
Florida man accused of indecent exposure at Cocoa Beach park
A Titusville man was arrested on Wednesday, accused of exposing himself in a public park earlier this month.
A Titusville man was arrested on Wednesday, accused of exposing himself in a public park earlier this month.
Community honors Titusville philanthropist Jessie Kirk as her accused killer sits in jail
A memorial was held for 72-year-old Jessie Kirk, who was found murdered after being reported missing in Titusville.
A memorial was held for 72-year-old Jessie Kirk, who was found murdered after being reported missing in Titusville.