The state said Oneal hunted Barron down as she hid from him in a bedroom closet. Judge Sisco had Oneal stand and face her as she handed down his sentence. On March 18, 2018, Kenyatta Barron, 33-years old, and her daughter, Ron'Niveya, were murdered. That boy survived and is expected to testify against his father at some point during this case. Daisatta told the jury Kenyatta was a great mom who was extremely protective of her kids.

Choosing to represent himself, Ronnie O'Neal gave his own opening statements on Monday morning claiming officials tampered with evidence. Our Spectrum News app is the most convenient way to get the stories that matter to you.

The family of Kenyatta Barron, whom he shot and viciously beat to death, said theyd hoped for a death sentence, but they were satisfied he would never be free again.

I have to tell you, I think in another lifetime, you would have been an outstanding lawyer. "I just believe that anyone who takes a life deserves to have theirs taken," said juror 24. He would end up being convicted of.

Oneal has questioned the videos authenticity numerous times, as well as the 911 calls. He used a hatchet to hack her to death.

The lovebirds lived in Riverview in Hillsborough County, Florida. Who made the 9-1-1 call in the Riverview Murders? TAMPA Ronnie Oneal III is a murderer, a jury decided Monday.

Ronnie Oneal Found Guilty of Murdering Girlfriend and Daughter After Representing Himself by Screaming at Jurors, Cross-Examining Son He Tried to Kill Alberto Luperon Jun 22nd, 2021, 11:34 am Now 11, he bravely faced his father today, recalling the night his family was killed and he barely survived.

I just remember going to someone and saying that my dad killed my mom and then I got a mask put on me and then I dont remember anything from there, said the boy, who is now 11. The Judge asked the media to not show her face.

My other kids ask all the time why and I dont have an answer. He was. In addition to the murders, Oneal was also found guilty of trying to kill his son, who was eight years old at the time.

You can follow live updates on the trial with the feed below.

The same jury found Oneal guilty Monday of first-degree murder and several other charges. He liked music, wrote his own songs and performed as in a hip-hop duo.

State: Do you remember the night when something bad happened to your mother and your sister?, Little boy: Yes. The prosecutor noted moments when Oneal can be heard telling Barron that the kids are mine now, bitch. He can be heard yelling at his son, telling him to sit down before I kill you. He can be heard telling the boy to say Allahu Akbar and the boy repeating the same. The attorneys also sometimes spoke to the judge on his behalf. She threatened to kill me with a knife just a few weeks before the incident and she was angry about her relationship with my other child's mom," he said. On March 18, 2018, in Riverview, Florida, 29-year-old Ronnie Oneal III fatally shot his girlfriend, 33-year-old Kenyatta Barron, and hacked their 9-year-old daughter, Ron'Niveya Oneal, to death with an axe. Ronnie O'Neal is accused of killing his girlfriend and their 9-year-old daughter in 2018 His now 11-year-old son, who survived the attack, is expected to testify O'Neal is representing.

The crimes occurred the night of March 18, 2018, at the familys home on Pike Lake Drive in Riverview. He believed he was ordained by God, that he was invincible. He then identified himself as Muslim and followed the teachings of The Nation of Islam.

Individually you all must decide what happens to Mr. Oneal. The Supreme Court refusal is an early stage of Neal's appeals. He fumbled through the jury selection process and sometimes became visibly frustrated when a judge made rulings against him. "She couldnt beg for her life like Kenyatta Barron had been able to do," Harmon said. O'neal was convicted of two counts of first-degree murder, one count of attempted first-degree murder, two counts of aggravated child abuse, one count of arson, and one count of resisting a law enforcement officer.

O'neal killed his girlfriend, their nine year old daughter and attempted to kill his son.

He faces the death penalty.

Everybody wants to point fingers and play the blame game without knowing actual facts. ONeal faces the death penalty if convicted. "Thats a visual hallucination. He said he would have preferred the death penalty over life in prison, but was saved by the one true God.. Foster: "Hugged my other firefighter and cry, to be honest with you..

It was then that Barron, hysterical and bleeding, ran out through the front door and into a neighbors yard.

He also has a delusional disorder, the psychologist said. Barron can be heard screaming before Oneal asks the boy where the knife is. You made that decision with your verdict. Barrons screams echoed in the cavernous courtroom throughout the trial.

I understood exactly the points you were making, said the judge. After a week of testimony, the panel of nine men and three women took 4 hours to find Oneal guilty of two counts of first-degree. TAMPA Ariana Crumb, 11, wanted to be first to speak at the sentencing of the man who killed her aunt and cousin. TAMPA, Fla. A jury has recommended life in prison for Ronnie ONeal III, 32, for the deaths of Kenyatta Barron and Ron'Niveya ONeal.

Where is Parker Leverett today? He worked in a casino and later as a truck driver. He thinks that's what happened with Oneal after interviewing him, he says he showed signs of both mental illnesses and even believing the food in prison was poisoned. Shortly after that, he saw his mom run into his sister's closet and hide. Want more of our free, weekly newslettersinyourinbox? Like last week during opening statements, it included. Lets get uncomfortable. She says after the murders in 2018 she has been sending pictures and letters to him in jail. I was diagnosed with colorectal cancer at 43.

@BN9 pic.twitter.com/5wd3hPcB8j, "You better believe I know what happened to my daughter. Ronnie Oneal is more than the worst thing hes ever done, Spradley said. Penalty phase begins Weds.

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[1], On March 22, four days after the attack, Ronnie IV told detectives his account of the events of March 18 that left his mother and sister dead.

However, in Florida, jurors must be unanimous in their decision to recommend the death penalty.

Unfortunately, he did not get treatment, which traumatised him for a long time. He spoke of how he fixed Barrons car when it was broken and got the oil changed.

TAMPA, Fla. - The loved ones of a mother and daughter who were brutally murdered in 2018 were in the courtroom when a judge handed down three consecutive life sentences, following the jurys life in prison decision for the killer. Ronnie III also beat his daughter Ron'Niveya with a hatchet, killing her, and stabbed his son, Ronnie IV, leaving him critically wounded. With their one and only suspect still on the scene, Ronnie O'Neal was taken into custody and .

In 2010, he joined Build Your Community, a local social work group. I was laying on my stomach, and he had his foot on top of me, he was holding me down, he said. The TV star wrote a caption reading, When youve watched TOOOO much Law & Order and think you can defend yourself Not a Great idea Just sayin.. His performance was smoother as the trial progressed.
TAMPA Ronnie Oneal III is a murderer, a jury decided Monday. UPDATED 4:46 PM ET Jun. He was a Christian and sang in the church choir.

The female caller screams more and says Im so sorry, Ronnie.

They went out in the community, feeding the community," said Oneal's ex-girlfriend.

The judge ended up allowing his stand-by counsel to hold up the weapons. Also, he participated in the Reserve Officer Training Corps, a college programme offered by colleges and universities to prepare young adults to become officers in the United States Military. You speak with great passion. "Thank you sir for all that youve done, from the bottom of my heart to the top of my head. (Spectrum News image), California Consumer Limit the Use of My Sensitive Personal Information, California Consumer Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Attempted first-degree murder one count, Resisting a law enforcement officer without violence one count, Ronnie O'Neal was convicted of first-degree murder and other charges after representing himself at trial. Spradley says his biological father passed down schizophrenia and delusional disorder and what he thinks happened that night is a product of his mental illness. Ronnie held many steady jobs throughout his adulthood. Oneal twice shot Barron with a shotgun before she fled outside to a neighbors yard, where Oneal beat her to death.

Both spoke about Oneal's childhood and talked about the sexual abuse they say he suffered when he 5-years-old.

Earlier Monday,Assistant State AttorneyRonald Gale started his closing arguments for the state by playing the 911 call from March 18, 2018, the night of the murders. A Lieutenant with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue told jurors what she heard Oneals son say when he was in the ambulance.

Oneal, 32, was convicted of murder, attempted murder, arson and aggravated child abuse. His father, Ronnie O'Neal, was on trial accused of murdering his girlfriend, a 9-year-old daughter, and the attempted murder of his son.

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[2], The trial for Ronnie III began on June 16, 2021.

The state is seeking the death penalty.

The child has since been adopted by one of the homicide detectives who assisted in the investigation. The penalty phase of the trial is expected to start Wednesday. ", Oneal: "I just wanted to hear it from your mouth..

After they filed out of the courtroom, Hillsborough Circuit Judge Michelle Sisco encouraged Oneal to discontinue representing himself. Judge: Again, you're just here to ask questions, not make comments.

O'Neal's 9-year-old special needs daughter was murdered with a hatchet. "I told him my wife and I would be happy to take him," he said. Yes, Ronnie ONeal is still alive and serving his time in prison. Reflecting on the case during sentencing, Judge Michelle Sisco described it as the "worst case [she's] ever seen" in her nearly twenty-year judicial career and described Ronnie III's actions toward his daughter as "abject cruelty.

But since he liked music, he began writing songs and performed in a hip-hop duo. The evidence is going to show that I loved my children," screamed Oneal to jurors during his opening statement.

Deputies arrived at the home at 11:49p.m. to find a woman, later identified as Kenyatta, lying unconscious in the yard of the home at the mentioned address.

As a child he sang in a church choir. He was booked into Hillsborough County Jail the next day. Letsgetstarted.

That call for help proved critical in the states case against Oneal as Barron identified Oneal as her attacker.

1.7K 1 133 133 comments Best Add a Comment AutoModerator 2 yr. ago I arrested you for her murder.". They want to play that call for you, and show you those photos over and over and over and over and over, slow it down, make it loud, play it again, lets stop it, lets talk about it," Spradley said.

But I will say Im sorry for your loss, he said, turning towards Barrons family. TheGrio is now on Apple TV, Amazon Fire and Roku, Man accused of killing girlfriend, disabled daughter defends himself in viral video. Ronnie O'Neal was found guilty after 4 1/2 hours of jury deliberations. After a three-week. ONeal killed his girlfriend, 33-year-old Kenyatta Barron and beat his 9-year-old daughter, Ron'Niveya Oneal, to death with an axe. Her father picked up a hatchet, striking her repeatedly in the head and neck, the state said. Oneal asked the boy, Did I hurt you that night? His son replied, Yes. She was trying to use that as an example of him having another near-death experience and that he survived," said Jennifer Spradley, an assistant public defender. That was the moment he decided to foster the boy.

Every time you listen to this, youll hear something new, Gale said.



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He believed that he was targeted by agents of Islam, the CIA and the FBI. And there were plenty of times during jury selection where Oneal seemed confused by the process, asking if jury selection was the official "start" of his trial. During his tense, hour-long closing argument, Oneal once again blamed government officials for allegedly distorting evidence, claiming they falsified a 911 call from his girlfriend. "Nineteen years I've been at this job, I've seen human beings killed at the hands of others in every way imaginable," she said. Oneal asserted that the boy may have been told what to say. Subscribe to our free Stephinitely newsletter.

Jurors found Oneal guilty on all seven counts, including first-degree murder, arson and child abuse. A trio of public defenders sat near Oneal. Ronnie III then asked him, "How did I hurt you?" An 11-year-old boy, the son of Ronnie O'Neal and Kenyatta Barron. [He] slaughtered them," said Daisatta Barron, Kenyatta's sister. I kinda felt around to see if I could locate a patient there, there was nothing," he said. The Judge asked us to not show Oneals ex-girlfriends face as she testified because they have a young child together, she told the jury after Oneal was shot in a random drive-by shooting in 2017. He also asked if the judge could strike Juror 24 because of his stance on the death penalty but seemed to get what the juror said incorrectly when talking to the judge.

I went into the room and he handed me the shotgun and helped me shoot it, the little boy testified. Oneal: Im not a convict, Im innocent until proven guilty., Judge Sisco: I know and I assume that as well., Oneal: But you all treat me like you dont know that..

That was the answer 11-year-old Ronnie O'Neal IV gave to his father during cross-examination at a Hillsborough County court. Are you interested to know where John Gotti Jr is now? Foster said his goal was to get her out and after he laid her in the front yard, he said she was unrecognizable.

The defense also brought Oneal's mother to the stand. 2023, Charter Communications, all rights reserved.

He was just 8-years-old at the time.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office believes the 9-1-1 call at 11:43 p.m. EDT on 18 March 2018 from an unknown woman was the victim, Kenyatta Barron. A rare and intense situation played out in court as Ronnie Oneal III questioned his son. Oneal: Were you able to draw any conclusions on whether I committed any murder in this case., Oneal: Can you say I didnt kill Kenyatta Barron in self-defense?

On several occasions, Oneal questioned his son on details which he seemed to use as a way to prove it wasnt matching up with what the little boy said previously to detectives and attorneys in 2018.

According to prosecutors, Oneal allegedly murdered his girlfriend Kenyatta Barron, 33, on March 18, 2018, by shooting her and then beating her with the shotgun to death. Get notified on your phone in the morning with the latest forecast and news to start your day. Inside, he dragged his 9-year-old daughter, RonNiveya Oneal, from her bedroom. Feb. 24, 2011 Updated: Feb. 25, 2011 10:46 a.m. 32. Much of his closing focused on written records of phone calls he and Barron made the night of the killings. The verdict came Friday afternoon after just a few hours of deliberations. "[9], On November 25, 2019, Ronnie IV was adopted by detective Mike Blair, who cared for him the night of the murders.

That was after he spent the entire day with the little boy. His son testified as the prosecution witness, answering his father, "You stabbed me," during cross-examination.

"Did you and your wife adopt [him] as your own son?" His father, Ronnie ONeal, was on trial accused of murdering his girlfriend, a 9-year-old daughter, and the attempted murder of his son.

"The evidence would show that Ron'Niveya was unable to say, 'daddy stop please, daddy, please daddy stop, stop.'".

Closing arguments started and ended Monday. I wish you would have gotten the death penalty, Lloyd told a smirking Oneal on Friday. Earlier in the day, jurors heard testimony from Billy Smith, Ronnie Oneal's stepdad who talked about a frantic late-night call.

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The boy replied, "You stabbed me."[2]. Before Judge Michelle Sisco's sentencing, there was emotional testimony by the victim's family. Everything you should know, 10 most famous cosplayers in the world you should follow, Blow to Uhuru Kenyatta as Registrar of Parties Declines to Ratify Expulsion of Kega, Sabina Chege, Ugandan Journalist Says 2 More Kenyan Men Have Approached Her for Marriage, Promised Land, 83 Cows, 2 Kalenjin Men Tickle Kenyans after Accompanying Sugarless Tea with Sweet Potatoes: "Hatununui Sukari", Kahawa Wendani: Former Waitress Shares Excitement as Business Expands, Grass to Grace: Lady With Only 1 Box Suit Case Into Husbands Mansion after Traditional Wedding, The Tragic Murders of Kenyatta Barron and RonNiveya O'Neal. Harmon said he then killed his daughter who had autism and couldn't speak. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

"Thats the barrel, the tip of the barrel with a dent in it," he said.

He then ran back to his own home, prosecutors said.

The death penalty was a possibility in the case.

A fire investigator also told jurors he smelled gasoline while examining the little boys' clothes as well as Oneal's daughter's clothes. The jury appeared to heed the words of his defense lawyers, who urged them to consider the totality of his life and experiences. HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) - Ronnie O'Neal III is facing two counts of first degree murder and one count of attempted murder for crimes that happened in Riverview in March of 2018.. She confirmed a police report was made but says there's a lot of angst in the family because no one was arrested. That witness was excused, and when the Judge asked if he had any other witnesses to call he said: In the end, Oneal could be seen smiling at friends who were in the audience watching.

He is accused of murdering his girlfriend and daughter in 2018.

Ive seen human beings killed by the hands of others in every way imaginable. At his sentencing hearing Friday, Ronnie Oneal III listens to testimony from Daisatta Barron, the sister of his girlfriend Kenyatta Barron.

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Unrelenting cruelty," said Assistant State Attorney Scott Harmon. Do you remember saying that to her?, Judge Michelle Sisco noted on the record, Mr. But his life is worthy of mercy.. Nevertheless, he grew up in a stable home.

Oneal: I have no more questions because Im really done talking.. Get hyperlocal forecasts, radar and weather alerts. The case will now enter a penalty phase, which could last the rest of the week.

Hes up all night, hes paranoid, hes hyper-vigilant, he believes he was targeted by the shooting.. Ronnie O'Neal filed a court case against the State of Florida on the basis of self-defense. The state began its opening statement Monday by playing the 911 call Kenyatta Barron made right before midnight on March 18, 2018, to jurors. Scot Machlus, a forensic psychologist, testified that the shooting and childhood abuse led Oneal to develop post-traumatic stress disorder. The girl had cerebral palsy, could not talk and was diagnosed with autism.

ONeal killed his girlfriend, Kenyatta Barron, beat his daughter with an axe to death, and stabbed his son several times, almost killing him. Family spoke of him as a child talking to God while standing on roofs and in trees.

However, their daughter was born with health defects, whereby her doctors diagnosed her with cerebral palsy and autism, and she could not speak. His mother testified she did take him to counsel. "If you cant tell thats worth a life then I kind of lost a little bit of faith in the justice system because if anything thats worth a life.. Letsgetstarted.

Dr. Scot Machlus, a clinical and forensic psychologist, told jurors Oneal's biological father, Alonso Fritz McNair, has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and "persecutory delusions." Learn More. A year and a half later they made a choice.

As a result, ONeal III had a girlfriend and welcomed their son Iesha Robinson. He was the victim of sexual abuse at the age of 5, he was shot and nearly died in a random drive-by shooting in 2017.

A forensic psychologist who testified at ONeals trial said that the shooting and childhood abuse led ONeal to develop post-traumatic stress disorder and delusional disorder. From his mother, his brother and friends, jurors were told Oneal was sexually abused at age 5 at the hands of extended relatives and that he never knew who his biological father was until adulthood. The boy was just 8 years old when he said Oneal, his father, attacked him after murdering his mom and 9-year-old sister. She says Oneal put on a show inside the courtroom.

Every action has a reaction, and the reaction to your actions is going to be sitting in your prison cell for the rest of your life with your thoughts., Daisatta Barron, the victims sister, said from the witness stand, I dont feel sorry for you. Does it appear the barrel of this portion is bent? asked Assistant State Attorney Ron Gale.

Court officials confirm that Oneal III accepted attorney representation for his sentencing hearing despite representing himself throughout the trial. He did not know his biological father when he was young and only knew him when he became an adult.

Their then-eight-year-old son, Ronnie, who took the stand via Zoom against Oneal, was also targeted. Neighbor: He stood over her, did this striking thing like three times and he shot her.. He spread gasoline throughout the house and set it ablaze. "The evidence is going to prove to you this whole entire case has been tampered with and fabricated.. She asked them to bring an overnight bag just in case they may have to stay over in deliberations.

But him, hes gonna be so miserable behind those bars, til he's gonna wish he was dead," said Carrie Lloyd, Kenyatta's mother. Late the night of March 18, 2018, prosecutors say Oneal attacked his girlfriend, Kenyatta Barron, in their home, wounding her with a shotgun blast to her shoulder. Ronnie ONeal is an American convicted criminal. Then, he tried his hand at joining the United States Marine Corps but failed the entrance exam on many occasions.

During the sentencing phase, a psychologist testified that Oneal was diagnosed with PTSD and delusional disorder. Tampa woman faces charges in theft of $25k from addiction treatment center, Pinellas school board candidate supports DeSantis choice agenda. In fact, he didnt witness much at all..

Oneal shot and beat to death his girlfriend, Kenyatta Barron, 33, with a shotgun, killed their 9-year-old daughter RonNiveya Oneal with blows from a hatchet, and disemboweled their son Ronnie Oneal IV, 8 at the time, before pouring gasoline throughout the house and setting fire to it.

On March 18, 2018, in Riverview, Florida, 29-year-old Ronnie O'Neal III fatally shot his girlfriend, 33-year-old Kenyatta Barron, and hacked their 9-year-old daughter, Ron'Niveya O'Neal, to death with an axe. The boy can then be heard crying, Gale said. Guilty on all seven counts, including first-degree murder, arson, child abuse.

She told them she is hanging onto memories but feels a tremendous hole in her heart after what happened to them.

Oneal took the unusual step of representing himself, often shouting at attorneys and the jury during the high-stakes murder trial.

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