Husband of Florida mom found dead in storage unit could face death penalty
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The estranged husband of the mom who was found dead in a storage unit in Winter Springs could face the death penalty after being formally charged with first-degree murder, court records show.
On Wednesday, the State of Florida sent a notice of intent to seek the death penalty for Cory Hill based on his felony charges.
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Court records show Hill was indicted for the unlawful murder of Shakeira Rucker on Nov. 12, 2023. He was also indicted with attempted first-degree murder with a firearm, and three counts of attempted second-degree murder with a firearm, among other charges.
“Her children will never be able to see her again. It’s hard, it’s hard,” Rucker’s sister said.
On Nov. 18, Rucker’s body was discovered at a Self Storage in Apopka after someone reported a smell coming from the unit. The mother of four was reported missing by her family just six days prior after leaving town with Hill. He was located and arrested on a charge of attempted second-degree murder.
According to NBC affiliate WESH, Hill was already a convicted killer from a case in the 90s.
Hill’s next hearing is scheduled for Jan. 25.
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