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Hernando County on Homicide

Most recent record dated August 20, 2026.

At a Glance

Filed: 2026-08-20
Sources
Issues: #homicide

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The Story

A jury convicted Jeffrey Crum on all three counts of murder, kidnapping, and sexual battery related to the 1993 death of 12-year-old Jennifer Odom. The verdict follows a trial featuring testimony from prosecution witnesses, including Crum's son, regarding past confessions.

The Connections

Organizations

Hernando Countyactor

Pasco Countyactor

People

Jennifer Odomactor

Jeffrey Crumactor

Jeffrey Crum Jr.actor

How It's Being Covered

Coverage

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How it's being covered

Left· 1

Jennifer Odom’s death haunted Tampa Bay. 33 years later, her killer is convicted

Tampa Bay Times· 2026-08-20↗

Center· 1

Jeffrey Crum found guilty in 1993 murder of Jennifer Odom

ABC Action News (WFTS) — News· 2026-08-20↗

Right· 1

Jeffrey Crum trial: Verdict reached for Jennifer Odom’s accused killer

Fox 13 News (WTVT) — All News· 2026-08-21↗

The Record

2026-08-20
Jeffrey Crum trial: Verdict reached for Jennifer Odom’s accused killer
Press coverage of this story.
2026-08-20
Jeffrey Crum found guilty in 1993 murder of Jennifer Odom
2026-08-20
Jennifer Odom’s death haunted Tampa Bay. 33 years later, her killer is convicted