Bio

Eddie Lee Sexton was born on May 12, 1942. He grew up in a troubled environment that shaped his later life. His father was known to be abusive, which contributed to a difficult childhood for Eddie. As a child, he experienced violence and neglect, and these early experiences likely influenced his behavior as he grew older.

Eddie Sexton had a large family. He was married to Estella Sexton, and together they had 12 children. The family faced many challenges. They often moved from one place to another. At one point, they lived in Ohio, but they eventually relocated to Florida as Eddie was wanted for multiple offenses in Ohio.

While in Florida, the family lived in a mobile home at Hillsborough State Park. Their life in the park was unstable and marked by fear of being discovered by law enforcement. Eddie's behavior became more controlling and demanding toward his children.

He exerted significant influence over his family, often using fear and manipulation. Accounts from family members reveal that he would threaten his children if they did not comply with his wishes. This created an environment where his children were afraid to disobey him, leading to a destructive family dynamic.

Murder Story

Eddie Lee Sexton was involved in a series of murders in 1993 in Hillsborough County, Florida. He ordered his daughter to smother her infant son, Skipper Lee Good, because the baby was crying. Sexton threatened to hurt the baby if she did not quiet him. After the baby was found dead, he made his daughter and his son, William Sexton, bury the body in the woods.

Later, when Joel Good, Sexton's son-in-law and the father of the deceased baby, wanted to return to Ohio, Sexton feared that Joel would inform the police about the death of the baby and the family's illegal activities. To prevent this, he directed William to kill Joel. On November 17, 1993, while the family was camping, William strangled Joel with a rope under his father's orders.

Sexton assisted in the burial of Joel's body as well, instructing William to cut off Joel's hands to eliminate any fingerprints, but William could not do it. The bodies of both Joel Good and the infant were buried near their campsite.

The police later learned about the murders when Sexton's other children reported the events. The FBI tracked the family to their location and arrested Eddie Lee Sexton and several family members on January 14, 1994, due to the ongoing investigation regarding the deaths.

Sexton was charged with first-degree murder for Joel Good’s death and was found guilty in his trial. He received the death penalty for his crimes, with sentencing taking place on November 2, 1994, and again after a retrial on November 18, 1998.