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FL v. Jose Soto-Escalera
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Jose Soto-Escalera was prosecuted in St. Lucie County, Florida, for the death of Tania Wise, who was pregnant at the time and whose unborn child also died. Reporting says the case centered on allegations that he killed Wise to hide their affair and pregnancy. [1][2]
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On October 6, 2025, Court TV reported that a Florida judge confirmed the jury’s death recommendation and imposed a death sentence in the case. [1]
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