Another witness, another 911 call, and a two-hour deliberation.

The murder trial for 36-year-old Michael King began in August of 2008. Prosecutors presented overwhelming evidence against King, much of it recovered due to Denise Lee’s heroic actions.

It only took two hours for the jury to return their verdict.

In the years after Denise’s murder countless lives have been saved through the Denise Amber Lee Foundation.

DENISE LEE FOUNDATION: Denise Amber Lee Foundation

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North Port woman's family awaits execution of her killer

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Michael King executed for murder of Denise Amber Lee

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A series of 911 calls, a green Camaro, and a missed opportunity.

In January of 2008, 21-year-old Denise Lee was abducted from her home in North Port, Florida.

As the crime unfolded a series of 911 calls were placed, one by Denise herself. Covertly she told the operator that she had been abducted from her home on Latour Avenue.

Another witness called to report a kidnapping in progress but a deputy was never dispatched. An error in communication likely cost Denise Lee her life.

DENISE LEE FOUNDATION: Denise Amber Lee FoundationDenise Amber Lee Foundationhttps://deniseamberlee.org

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Denise Lee’s final 911 calls changed Florida, her killer executed

Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s - Newspapers.com™

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North Port woman's family awaits execution of her killer

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In 2014 Jake Embert was murdered at the hands of his new wife. His death was initially ruled a suicide after police spent less than an hour "investigating" at the scene.

Jake's family pushed for answers.

A decade and three trials later, Jake Embert finally got justice.

Now, his family is fighting for justice for other families of victims of violent crime with the William 'Jake' Embert Act... and they need your help.

SIGN THE PETITION: Petition · “Grief Is Heavy Enough, Families Shouldn’t Have to Fight for the Truth Too.” - United States · Change.org

Reporting by WALB: The William ‘Jake’ Embert Investigative Integrity & Victims’ Act

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Part 2: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/least-of-these/id1551568238?i=1000519255321

Part 3: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/least-of-these/id1551568238?i=1000520563714