Joe Kasbach
White male
Age at time: 46
Weapon: unarmed
Victim photo: Merritt Funeral Home
William Siskos
White male
Age at time: 40
Weapon: gun
Defendant photo: WILL VRAGOVIC | Times
Case type:
Argument over love interest
Location:
Other Private Property
Initiator:
Unclear
Witnesses:
Yes
Case year:
2010
Location details: At a friend's house in Spring Hill , Hernando County, on July 09, 2010
What happened: On a summer night in 2010, William Siskos tucked a .22-caliber Ruger in his waistband and walked to a home on Ligonier Road in Spring Hill. He met Joe Kasbach in the front yard and an argument broke out. Siskos had been dating Kasbach's wife in the months leading up to the fight. Within minutes, authorities say, Siskos had fatally shot Kasbach, 46, in the stomach. A witness said Kasbach never threw a punch or pulled a weapon. But Siskos says he was punched and dazed and only defending himself.
The outcome: A judge denied Siskos' stand your ground motion. Jury returned guilty verdict on June 14, 2012. Siskos was convicted of second-degree murder and carrying a concealed weapon. Sentencing is set for Aug. 2.
Case decision made by: Judge
Trayvon Martin’s death became controversial because circumstances leading up to the shooting cast doubt on who was to blame. The Tampa Bay Times reviewed other “stand your ground” cases for similar circumstances. The Times relied on available information, some of which may not tell the whole story. When the situation was unclear, that was noted.
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Source: Tampa Bay Times, July 10, 2010. Link to original source
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Case last updated: July 3, 2012
