(Citrus County, FL) Today, after the mother of Stanley Haybron delivered an impactful message inside the courtroom, 22-year-old Jevaris Nathan Dortch was sentenced to Life in Prison for the murder of 21-year-old Stanley Haybron. Dortch was sentenced as a Prison Releasee Reoffender.

Earlier this month, jurors delivered their verdict in the 2021 murder case of Stanley Haybron. After nearly six hours of deliberation, reviewing compelling evidence and expert testimony, jurors found Dortch guilty of First-Degree Murder.

“In this case where a young life was tragically lost, a life sentence serves as a solemn acknowledgment of the severity of this crime and our commitment to ensuring public safety,” said William “Bill” Gladson, Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney. “Our duty is to seek justice, and in doing so, we strive to bring closure and ensure accountability. Today, we stand firm in upholding that responsibility.”

Dortch was found guilty on all charges, including first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, attempted robbery with a firearm, and shooting into an occupied conveyance.

Back on December 27, 2021, the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) responded to a call for service in reference to a shooting that had just occurred, where they located Stanley, who was pronounced deceased at the scene.

During their investigation, officials were able to determine that Dortch, along with his co-defendant David Murrell, were responsible for the killing of Stanley. Due to the swift investigative work by CSSO Detectives Nick Norton and Dan Slingerland, both Dortch and Murrell were arrested just one day after the shooting.

This case was successfully prosecuted by Assistant State Attorneys Blake Shore and Kevin Davis, who remained steadfast in their commitment to bring justice for the family of Stanley.