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Teen Murder Suspect In Florida Accused Of Attempting To Solicit Inmates To Kill Star Witness, Sheriff Says

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Courtesy HCSO.tampa.fl.us; Mega

Apr. 7 2023, Published 12:05 p.m. ET

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A Florida teenager awaiting trial for murder now is accused of seeking someone behind bars to kill a key witness.

Authorities in Tampa say an inmate who received the offer went to deputies with it. That led to another charge April 6 against Jadon Saunders-Rigueur.

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Saunders-Rigueur, 19, was charged with first-degree murder with a robbery after an unnamed 16-year-old boy was shot in October 2021 during a reported drug deal.

WPEC-TV reports a new charge of solicitation to commit murder was added April 6.

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“Rather than taking the time to reflect on his poor actions and feel remorse over his first offense, this man continues to choose a life of crime," Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister told WFLA-TV in a statement.

Saunders-Rigueur also is charged with third-degree murder, armed robbery and purchasing cannabis. He was held April 7 without bond.

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