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NewsWFLA News TampaAugust 24, 2026Hillsborough

Sentencing begins for Jeffrey Crum following conviction in 1993 murder of Jennifer Odom

Sentencing proceedings have commenced for Jeffrey Crum, who was found guilty last week of the 1993 kidnapping and murder of 12-year-old Jennifer Odom. The trial concluded in Hernando County after jurors reviewed evidence regarding the abduction of the victim as she exited her school bus.

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Why It Matters

This concludes a long-standing criminal case in Hernando County regarding a 1993 homicide, determining the legal penalty for the individual.

Key Facts

  • Jeffrey Crum was found guilty of kidnapping and murdering 12-year-old Jennifer Odom by a Hernando County jury.
  • The crime occurred in 1993.
  • Sentencing proceedings for Jeffrey Crum began on Monday.
  • The trial lasted one week prior to the guilty verdict.
  • Prosecutors presented evidence that the victim was kidnapped after exiting her school bus.

Who's Mentioned

locationPasco County“Location where the kidnapping occurred.”personJennifer Odom“Victim of the 1993 crime.”locationHernando County“Jurisdiction where the trial took place and the body was found.”personJeffrey Crum“Defendant convicted of murder, kidnapping, and sexual assault.”personRichard Buxman“Prosecutor for the state.”other12“The age of the victim at the time of the crime.”personJenna Finkelstein“Defense attorney for Jeffrey Crum.”