What happened to Bob Ward?
The Orlando Sentinel reports Circuit Judge Leticia Marques sentenced former Isleworth millionaire James “Bob” Ward to 30 years in prison for manslaughter in his wife's killing in June 2018.
Where do Bob and Diane Ward live now?
Bob and Diane ward really did have it all: a happy 26-year-marriage, two beautiful daughters and enough money to own numerous luxurious estates in several states, including their new $2.8-million home in Isleworth, an ultra-exclusive community in Orlando, Florida.
Do you matter to ward communities?
You matter to us and always will. Ward Communities has been proudly building homes in Maryland and Pennsylvania since 1983. Over the years, the company has won many of the homebuilding industry’s most prestigious awards, while making the dream of home-ownership a reality for families like yours.
How long has Bob Bob been at WFXT?
Bob’s reporting at WFXT has spanned more than two decades. From local investigations to federal probes, he has covered hundreds of high-profile cases and is known for getting officials, alleged criminals, even witnesses to go "on record" in his reporting.
Who is Bob Ward?
Alexis and Billy begin investigating the controversial 2009 case of Bob Ward, a wealthy Florida real estate mogul accused of murdering his wife, Diane. To follow the Unraveled investigations even further, stream the specials exclusively on discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/unraveled to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms apply. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Unraveled is hosted by journalists Billy Jensen and Alexis Linkletter. Each season features a deep dive investigation into a case or issue that true crime fans will be obsessed with, culminating in a special streaming on discovery+.
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Who is Bill Richards?
Bill Richards, a California man who spent 23 years behind bars for a crime he did not commit, tells his harrowing tale - and in the process - reveals what passes for science in a court of law. To follow the Unraveled investigations even further, stream the specials exclusively on discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/unraveled to start your 7-day free trial today.* *discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Who hosts Unraveled?
Unraveled is hosted by journalists Billy Jensen and Alexis Linkletter. Each season features a deep dive investigation into a case or issue that true crime fans will be obsessed with, culminating in a special streaming on discovery+. Season 3, “Unraveled: Experts on Trial” investigates an alarming problem within the American criminal justice process: the business of forensic experts. It is a crisis in the courts that is decades in the making. Citing several cases as examples, Alexis Linkletter and Billy Jensen expose serious flaws with forensic expert testimony that routinely leads to tragedy and injustice within the U.S. court system. Listen to Unraveled wherever you get your podcasts.
Who is Bob Ward's wife?
Diane Ward, the wife of real estate mogul Bob Ward, was shot dead in the master bedroom of their multimillion-dollar home on September 21, 2009.
Why did Bob Ward shoot Diane?
Bob Ward says the gun went off when he was trying to get it away from Diane. But prosecutors believe the two were arguing over financial problems, and that's why Bob shot her. Now it was up to a jury to decide.
What did Bob's lawyers say about Diane's death?
Prosecutors insist on retrying Bob for his wife's murder. This time Bob's new legal team focuses heavily on the mental state of Diane the night she died, pointing to the autopsy report, which found she had a dangerously high level of antidepressants and alcohol in her body.
How did Diane Ward die?
Police arrive at the Ward home in the early hours of the morning in September 2009 to find Diane Ward lying covered in blood on the floor of the master bedroom, dead from a gunshot wound to the head. Husband Bob tells investigators at the scene what he'd already told the 911 operator.
How much did Ward pay for his time in prison?
Marques also ordered Ward to reimburse the state for the cost of the incarceration, ruling that he pay $50 per day in restitution, for a total of $547,500, excluding leap days. He will get credit for the six years he already spent in prison.
Did Bob Ward get a fair trial?
That Bob Ward never got a fair trial and has now served over four years in prison on a faulty conviction," wrote Sean Ellsworth. And Bob is reunited with his daughters as he leaves court a free man -- at least temporarily. Prosecutors insist on retrying Bob for his wife's murder.
Is the letter from Bob's murder authentic?
The letter, declared authentic by a handwriting expert hired by the defense, has now been presented to the judge to consider while deciding Bob's sentence for the manslaughter conviction . And as of now the letter's authenticity has not been challenged by prose cutors.
