State Files Notice to Seek Death in Collier Murder Case

The State Attorney’s Office 20th Judicial Circuit has filed a Notice of Intent to Seek Death in the case against Thomas Evans.

On May 17th, Thomas Evans was indicted by the Collier County Grand Jury on one count of First Degree Murder and one count of First Degree Burglary of a Dwelling While Armed. Evans allegedly stabbed his victim multiple times on January 1st, 2019. The investigation was led by the Naples Police Department and the defendant was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Warner Robins, Georgia.

Evans is being prosecuted by Assistant State Attorneys Jennifer Brown and Brian Ashby.

Samantha Syoen
Communications Director
State Attorney’s Office
ssyoen@sao20.org
239-533-1125