Mystery of Michelle O’Connell: A Family Divided

In September 2010, 24-year-old Michelle O’Connell was found shot to death in what authorities ruled a suicide — a case that was recently ordered reopened by the governor of Florida. Michelle’s mother, Patricia, and sister, Jennifer, insist the young mother never would have taken her own life, and they believe Michelle’s boyfriend, Jeremy — a sheriff’s deputy — killed her, which he denies.

Michelle’s brother, Scott — also a sheriff’s deputy — and his wife, Beth, support Jeremy and say Patricia and Jennifer need to stop living in denial.

• Benjamin Crump
• Janet Johnson
• Mac McLeod
• Debra Maynard