State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced today that Darryl Dye was convicted after jury trial of one count of Second Degree Murder with a Firearm. The crime was committed on August 7, 2023. North Port Police Department investigated the case. The trial was held at the Sarasota County Courthouse starting March 16, 2026 through March 20, 2026 before the Honorable Circuit Court Judge Donna Padar.

Second Degree Murder with a Firearm carries a minimum sentence of 25 years Department of Corrections and a maximum sentence of Life. The defendant was sentenced to life in prison shortly after the jury came back with a guilty verdict on Friday March 20, 2026.

On August 7, 2023, the North Port Police Department received a phone call on their non-emergency line from the defendant reporting that his roommate was dead. No further details were mentioned in the call, except when asked if he would attempt CPR, the defendant advised the situation “was beyond that.” Upon law enforcement arrival, it was immediately apparent the victim had been shot multiple times with a firearm. A firearm was located in the defendant’s bedroom in a silver briefcase. Sitting on top of the briefcase was the defendant’s wallet with his identification card. Also in the briefcase were several magazines, bullets, a holster, and the defendant’s prescription pills. The defendant’s firearm was identified as the murder weapon through forensic testing, and further testing revealed the defendant’s DNA on the weapon. The victim’s autopsy revealed she was shot twice in the head, and once in the neck while she was sitting on her bed in her room. While the case was pending, the defendant made admissions to family members and others that he killed the victim in self-defense. These admissions contradicted the defendant’s trial testimony, in which he stated he had no idea what happened to the victim.

The lead prosecutor in the case, Assistant State Attorney, Jordan Greene, commented,

“It is truly humbling to be able to achieve justice for the victim of such a horrific and senseless act of violence. The outcome of this trial was truly a team effort between the Office of the State Attorney, North Port Police Department, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Our community is fortunate to have such dedicated law enforcement.”

If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact Assistant State Attorney Jordan Greene in the Sarasota County office at 941-861-4400.