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Conviction January 17, 2008 Homicide

Denise Amber Lee

Status Conviction
Type Homicide
Date January 17, 2008
Location North Port, Florida
Victim Age 23
Gender Female

Twenty-three-year-old Denise Amber Lee was abducted by Michael King from her North Port, Florida home. She called 911 from her abductor's car but dispatchers failed to properly respond. King was convicted and executed in 2024. Denise's Law was passed requiring improved 911 dispatcher training.

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