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Murder of Jill Halliburton Su
Date	September 8, 2014
Location	Davie, Florida, United States
Type	Murder
Motive	Alleged burglary and fear of identification
Perpetrator	Dayonte Resiles
Verdict	Guilty

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On the afternoon of September 8, 2014, 20-year-old Dayonte Resiles was interrupted by 59-year-old Jill Halibuton Su as he was burglarizing her home in Davie, Florida. In response, Resiles bound Su at the hands and feet, forced her into a bathtub and stabbed her about 25 times, killing her. The case garnered significant attention due to several unusual circumstances and subsequent legal proceedings.

Background

Jill Halliburton Su, a grand-niece of the founder of the Halliburton oil empire, was widely respected in the local community for her volunteer work recording audiobooks for the blind. Her husband, Nan Yao Su, was a University of Florida professor. On the day of the murder, the couple had recently returned from a two-week vacation in Malaysia.

Investigation

Upon discovering the crime scene, Nan Yao Su contacted the authorities after observing an apparent intruder on the home surveillance video. Initially, Jill Halliburton Su's son, Justin Su, was briefly considered a person of interest. However, DNA evidence found on a belt loop and a knife near the front door implicated Dayonte Resiles, a 28-year-old with a history of burglary charges. Notably, Resiles' DNA was not found on the murder weapon, leading to questions regarding his involvement.

Criminal proceedings

First trial

Dayonte Resiles faced his first trial, during which the jury reached a verdict of manslaughter. However, a mistrial was declared after the jury forewoman accused other jurors of racial bias and feeling pressured into voting for the lesser charge. The mistrial raised concerns about the fairness and impartiality of the proceedings.

Courtroom escape

In a highly publicized incident, Resiles staged a daring escape from the courtroom in July 2016 during a pretrial hearing. Managing to slip out of his handcuffs and jumpsuit, he fled the courthouse and remained a fugitive for six days before being captured. The escape raised questions about security measures and led to an investigation into how Resiles obtained a handcuff key.

Operation RICO Suave

Following Resiles' escape, a subsequent investigation called "Operation RICO Suave" resulted in the arrest of several individuals, including Resiles' associates and a girlfriend. They were charged with attempting to establish an alibi defense for Resiles. The operation further heightened the complexity and intrigue surrounding the case.

Second trial

The second trial of Dayonte Resiles concluded with a conviction. After careful deliberation, the jury found Resiles guilty of first-degree murder in the case of Jill Halliburton Su. The deleted video surveillance tape, although a critical piece of evidence, did not impede the jury from reaching a verdict.