
Leonard Patrick Gonzalez Jr.

Gonzalez's conviction and sentence of death were affirmed on direct
appeal by the Florida Supreme Court.

The gang

Escambia County Florida police removed a red van they suspect was
used in the double murder from
behind a shed where it was discovered Saturday evening July 11, 2009
in Pensacola, Florida.
(AP/Bruce Graner, News Journal)

Crime scene: The Billings house in Beulah, Florida, where
Gonzalez masterminded a home invasion and robbery.

Melanie Billings and one of her adopted children.

Byrd Billings with Nicholas.

Byrd and Melanie Billings with their large family of
special-needs children.
The victims

Byrd and Melanie Billings.

Byrd and Melanie Billings.