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Courtrooms/LIVE: FL v. Jose Soto-Escalera - Day 2 | Pregnant Mistress Murder Trial

LIVE: FL v. Jose Soto-Escalera - Day 2 | Pregnant Mistress Murder Trial

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THE CASE FILEResearched Nov 6, 2026

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]

Who
Jose Soto-Escalera was the defendant; Tania Wise was the victim named in reporting. [1][2]
Charges
Reporting described the case as first-degree murder charges tied to Wise’s death and the death of her unborn child. [1][2]
Location
The case was tried in St. Lucie County, Florida. [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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Case background may include developments after this recording. This is a summary of the linked reporting, not a transcript or a live case-status feed. Discussion questions are prompts, not factual claims.

  1. FL v. Jose Soto-Escalera: Pregnant Mistress Murder Trial | Court TV
  2. Man who murdered 8-months pregnant lover learns his fate | Law&Crime

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