Judge Sentences Michael King to Death for Denise Lee's Murder

Circuit Judge Deno Economou this afternoon sentenced Michael King to die for the killing of Denise Amber Lee after a horrifying abduction and rape.

The judge sat behind the bench and read his written ruling, about 45 pages that detailed how he weighed all the aggravating and mitigating factors that went into his decision.

He paid special attention to Denise Lees screams for help and pleadings for her life on a 911 recording during the abduction: I just want to see my family. I just want to see my family again, please, she said in a taped 911 call during her abduction.