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TBO.com THE TRIBUNE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20,2014 METRO 7 bill would help severely retarded rape victim Woman was attacked in a state group home BY STEPHEN HUDAK Orlando Sentinel ORLANDO -A severely retarded woman, raped and impregnated in a state-supervised Orlando group home 12 years ago, would get $950,000 from state taxpayers if lawmakers approve a new relief bill. The bill, introduced this week, would provide money to improve the woman's long-term, full-time care. "She's among the most innocent among us and was put under the care and protection of the state," said 1 Rep. Scott Plakon, a Longwood Republican and co-sponsor of the proposed legislation with Sen. Darren Soto, an Orlando Democrat.

"We have a duty to keep people like her safe, and we failed terribly." The woman, identified in the relief bill as J.D.S., was raped in December 2002. Tests later showed the father was Philip Strong, one of the operators of the now-defunct Strong Group Home. The 22-year-old gave birth in August 2003 and, because Swingers tent stories. Before the murder, From Page 1 and Ecstasy. Bottorff testified that he thought Garcia, with his tattoos and tough talk, was like the character played by Joe Pesci in the mafia movie Goodfellas.

They became friends. Among Garcia's tattoos was an inscription on his eyelids: "Guilty Dreams." Bottorff developed a relationship with Christie Sehorne in 2005. He now says in his petition that Thomas Lee Sehorne was an abusive alcoholic, and that the two had an open marriage in which each dated others and encouraged infidelity. Bottorff says Sehorne encouraged his relationship with Christie Fay. Bottorff didn't mention any abuse or alcoholism when he testified in the Lopez trial.

The victim's family said at the Bottorffs' sentencing hearings that Sehorne loved Christie Fay so much he was prepared to divorce her so she could be with Bottorff and be happy. Still, Bottorff began talking to Garcia about killing Sehorne, who went by his middle name, Lee. "It started out as just jokes between Christie and Bottorff testified in the Lopez trial. "As tasteless as they would be, we joked about when he would be coming from the Great Lakes if his plane went down and he would be the only person that would die." In 2006, he testified, he approached Garcia with the idea. He said he was with Garcia in his garage when he asked him what he had to do to put a contract on someone.

Numerous conversations on the idea followed, some of which involved Christie, who also wanted her husband dead. Bottorff says in his petition that he spent a large amount of time at the Sehorne home. Lee Sehorne traveled often and for extended periods because of his job. Bottorff says he developed a relationship with the Sehorne children and essentially took over as if he were their father and Christie's husband, all with Sehorne's encouragement. Bottorff says in his petition that when he and Christie told Garcia that Sehorne was abusing Christie and the children, Garcia, "sensing a chance to enrich himself from the situation, suggested that Sehorne be killed, in anticipation of being able to extort the couple Bottorffs, later on." "The thinking this was all bravado and jest, unfortunately agreed," Bottorff says in his petition.

Although he testified in the Lopez trial that he talked to Garcia about several possible methods for killing Sehorne, he now says in, his petition that they never discussed a plan or a strategy. He says in the petition that Garcia "coerced and intimidated the Bottorffs into accepting his recommendation, and they learned to feel threatened by him and fear him." At the same time, he says he and Christie Fay "never believed the act would be carried out" because Garcia told inconsis- she was unable to care for the baby, the infant was taken for adoption. Now 34, J.D.S. lives in a female-only, Central Florida group home, where she receives basic care funded by Medicaid and Social Security, disability, Jarrell, benefits, Patti the disabled woman's court-ap- OBITUARIES ALDRIDGE, Gladys Mae, 86, passed away Dec. 12, 2014.

Memorial Service 3 PM at lISA-Showmen's Club, 6915 Riverview Riverview FL 33578. SCCFH (813) 634-9900 BONNER, William .60, of Dover, died December 15, 2014. He is survived by a loving family. ALifeTribute FuneralCare Tampa Chapel. BOUCOURT, Josephine 82 of Tampa passed December 14, 2014.

Survivors son, Douglas and other relatives. Viewing Saturday 5-8 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home. COGGSDALE, Shirley Ann, 70, of New Port Richey, died Dec. 18, 2014.

Survived by husband, Jimmy; children, Robert, Connie, James Kenneth; 5 grands 5 great grands. Dobies FH DAVIS, Michael Wayne, died December 8, 2014. He leaves a loving family. Funeral, Saturday, December 20th, 12:00 p.m. Aikens Funeral Home Chapel" DIAZ, Earl 69, of Tampa passed away December 15, 2014.

He is survived by his loving family. Florida Mortuary Funeral Cremation Services 813- 237-2900 DOSCHER, Frances 75 of Weeki Wachee died December 15, 2014. She is surv by her son, Fred Doscher, and loving family. Brewer HANIS, Jane Papas, left to be with the Lord Jesus on Dec. 7, 2014.

She lived a full life with dignity and respect. Many thanks for Gulfside Hospice, Zephyrhills, FL. HIGH, Catherine Elizabeth "Cap" (Blount), 55, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2014 in Tampa, FL. Catherine worked for many years at the University of South Flori- da, College of Engineering. Catherine is survived by her.

husband, Ellis Wilton High son, Joseph Paul High; daughter, Jessica Rose High; grandson, Jaden Elijah and seven siblings. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday December 22nd at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Myrtle Hill Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday evening at Loyless Funeral Home. Words of comfort may be expressed at LOYLESS FUNERAL HOME (813) 996-6610 LoylessFuneralHome.com HOWLAND, MD, Nanci Rachel, Queenstown, MD died Dec. 17, 2014. Beloved daughter of Angel and Alice Howland; sister of Rachel Howland and Kenneth Howland; and dear friend of Rich Brockley of Cambridge, MD.

Memorial service at 2 pm on Sunday at the Fellows, Helfenbein Newnam Funeral Home, P.A. in Centreville, MD, with visitation 1-2 pm. Contributions may be made to the children's charity of one's choice. www.fhnfuneralhome.com Receive Obit News Sign-up is free and easy. Go to TBO.com/obit-notifications.

TBO.com Powered by Legacy.com pointed guardian who sued DCF, the Agency for Persons with Disabilities and J.D.S.' former caregivers. The lawsuit was settled before trial in 2012 for $1.15 million. J.D.S. got $200,000 at that time minus law-' yer fees. but collecting the balance requires a "claims bill" or relief act as pro- SARGENT, Jan Johnson, 56, a native of Plant City, Florida, and formerly of Albany, Georgia, Ft.

Lauderdale, Florida, Miami, Florida, Asheville, North Caro-. lina, and Tallahassee, Florida, who moved back to Plant City 8 years ago, passed away at home December 16, 2014 following cardiac arrest. She was preceded in death by her father, F. C. Johnson, Jr.

She is survived by her mother, Carolyn Adams Johnson; sister, Joan Johnson Rayburn (Larry) of Tampa; brother, Jeff M. Johnson (Cheryl) of Chattanooga, Tennessee; nephews, Seth Johnson (Lindsey) of Los Angeles, California, Scott Johnson, Chattanooga, Tennessee; niece, Sarah Johnson, Chattanooga, Tennessee; and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins throughout the South. She was a graduate of. Plant City High School. Following graduation from Stetson University, she worked for Southern Wholesale Jewelers.

Her professional highlights include John Nuveen Securities Broker, Jeff Johnson State Farm, and the Florida Sterling Council. She was a world traveler, certified master gardener and food preserver, played the piano, loved animals, and particularly, Sterling, her beloved kitty cat. Jan loved entertaining, and she HOURIHAN, Lauren, 69, Dunedin, died Dec. 19, 2014. Survivors: husband, Joseph; 3 sons; 2 stepchildren; 8 grandchildren.

Memorials to Suncoast Hospice Dobies FH, Tarpon JACKSON, Merrill 71, of Tampa, died Wednesday, December 3, 2014. He is survived by a loving family. ALife Tribute FuneralCare Tampa Chapel KISTNER, George, 99, of Plant City, passed away on December 14th, 2014. He leaves a loving family. Funeral is Monday, December 22, at 10 AM.

Lakeland Memorial Gardens. LOVEN, Diane Diane G. Loven 71 of Tampa. Passed away Dec. 15, 2014..

She is survived by her Step Daughter Teresa Nelson Holloway Funeral Home Oldsmar (813)855-2439 PENNINGTON, Kenneth 90 years young, passed away on December 16, 2014, preceded in death by his wife, Audrey; brothers Henry Herman. Survived by his children, Robert Pennington, Lynn ObidiaTessler, Gayle Parker, Kay Ingram, Janet Goode, Georgie Faust; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-greatgrandchildren. Proud Veteran of the Air Force serving in WW-lI and Vietnam, retiring as a First Sergeant. A resident of Zephryhills, Forida and formerly of caloosa, Alabama. Funeral to be held in Tuscaloosa, at Memory Hill Gardens, 2200 Skyland Blvd.

East. Contributions requested to Gulfside Center for Hospice, 13100 Fort King Road, Dade City, FL 33525. PRIDATKOW, David 71 of Hudson, died December 17, 2014. Survived by wife, Janis; children, Denise David; 2 grands; 4 great grands; sister, Jean. Dobies PULASKI, Glenda, 53, of Brooksville died Dec.

17, 2014. A Gathering In Memory on Mon. 4-6 p.m. with a Memorial Service to follow; "Brooksville Chapel. Brewer posed in this case by Plakon and Soto.

State agencies in Florida are protected by sovereign immunity, a centuries-old, common-law doctrine restricting suits against the government. The Legislature can override the protection and pay more than $200,000, the statutory maximum. made friends wherever she went. A few of her former community affiliations and memberships include The Navy League, Miami Council, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens, The Vizcayans, Republican Party, The Junior League of Miami, Miami Yale Club, Coral Gables Country Club, Stetson University Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity, and The Junior League of Asheville. She was formerly a member of Christ Church Fort Lauderdale and the First United Methodist Church of Coral Gables and served on the Alter Guild.

She was a current member of Plant City's First Baptist Church. There will be a visitation on Wednesday, December 24 from P.M. at Hopewell Funeral Home, 6005 CR 39 Plant City. Private interment at Hopewell Memorial Gardens, Plant City. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lighthouse Ministries at www.thelighthouseministri es.org, Metropolitan Ministries at www.metromin.org Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedw arriorproject.org.

Expressions of condolence at: www.HopewellFuneral.com com FUNERAL HOME HOPEWELL MEMORIAL GARDENS RICHARDSON, Grace Ann, 70 of Tampa passed December 12, 2014. Survived by children and other relatives. Viewing Friday 5- 9 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home. SEARLES, Vincent, 88, of Spring Hill, died Dec.

19, 2014. Survived by wife, Jean; children, Brian, Christopher, Timothy, Patrick, Wendy; grands greatgrands. Dobies FH SHAW, Christopher Scott, 22, born on Nov. 10, 1992 in Zephyrhills, FL, died Dec. 14, 2014.

Chris was known by his large family and many friends as friendly, outgoing, loving, supportive, charismatic and humorous. He loved being outdoors and hunting, he also loved everything military. He is survived by his mother and step-father, Sandi Tim Underwood, brother, Jacob, and sisters, Kaitlyn, Brittney, Taylor, Skylar and Swaye. He is preceded in death by his brother, Trevor. The family will be posting further details regarding services on Facebook.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to help cover funeral expenses. STEPHENSON, Dorothy 89, of Dade City, passed away Dec. 14th, 2014. She was originally from Dayton, OH and made the Tampa Bay area her home since 1959. She will be missed by many who knew her, especially her son, Joseph R.

Stephenson Jr. (Deanna) of Lutz; her daughter, Dianne France (Wilbur) of Dade City; grandchildren, Julie Inversso (Frank) of Dade City, Todd Stephenson (Claudia) of Wesley Chapel, Amy Peters (Scott) of West Lafayette, IN, and Kelly France (Kyra) of Palmetto; and 12 loving greatgrandchildren (soon to be 13). A graveside service will be held Sunday, Dec. 21, 2 pm, at the Garden of Memories Cemetery. "The time is now for justice," Soto said.

Jarrell said the claims bill, if approved by the Legislature and signed by Gov. Rick Scott, would pay money into a trust that would protect J.D.S.' Medicaid benefits but could be tapped to pay for special needs and treatments. JESTER, Rose 60, died Monday, December 8, 2014. She is survived by a loving family. ALifeTribute FuneralCare -Tampa Chapel SMITH, Louisa Cabrera, 80, of Tampa passed away December 17, 2014.

She is survived by her family and friends. Florida Mortuary Funeral Cremation Services 813-237-2900 torff visited Garcia at house to give him a $5,000 down payment. Garcia testified he went inside with the money, but his wife told him to give it back, so he did. The cost of the hit varied in different conversations, but the Bottorffs ultimately agreed to give Garcia $60,000 from life insurance proceeds. "This is why neither Jerry nor Christie believed a word of Garcia's," Bottorff's petition says, "as they thought to themselves, what hitman would ever do anything without some sort of payment? Henceforth, they never believed Garcia, thought he was a liar and just blowing smoke." On June' 7, 2007, Garcia said, he and Lopez went to the Sehorne home, where they knew Lee Sehorne would be returning from a trip.

Lopez hid under a truck while Garcia acted as a lookout. When the lights for Sehorne's truck appeared, Garcia told Lopez, "Here he comes." Garcia said he saw Sehorne park the truck under the carport and get out to walk toward the house. "Oh, God, no," Garcia heard the victim say. Then he heard a gunshot, followed by a second shot. Then, he said, he and Lopez fled, leaving Sehorne on the driveway.

The next morning, accounts differ about who found the body. U.S. District Judge Stephen' D. Merryday has said he was found by Sehorne's 6-year-old son. Christie Fay Sehorne called 911 saying she found her estranged husband's body near her door.

Less that two years after Sehorne was murdered, Christie Fay wed Jerry Bottorff. They eventually settled in Brandon. The murder went unsolved for nearly four years. In that time, Garcia said, he continued to socialize with the Bottorffs, who came to his home and brought the children on occasion. Then Garcia was jailed on unrelated drug charges, and he decided to cooperate with authorities.

In a series of phone calls monitored by investigators, the Bottorffs made arrangements to pay $18,000 for the killing in three installments. Bottorff met an undercover agent at a McDonald's, where he gave him cash. As they were about to go on trial, Christie Fay and Jerry Bottorff pleaded guilty. They, along with Garcia, later testified against Lopez. Bottorff wrote in his petition that he and his wife "genuinely anticipated 10- year sentences" in return for their cooperation" because that was what attorneys had assured them they faced.

He claims he was told by his lawyer and the prosecutor not to tell the judge that Sehorne had abused his wife and children. Although federal defendants who cooperate are nearly always given sentence reductions when the prosecution requests, Merryday was so horrified by the murder, he sentenced the Bottorffs to life. (813) 259-7837 Twitter: SORIANO-BRITO, Saulo died, December 17, 2014. He leaves a loving family. Funeral: Monday, December 22nd at 11:00 a.m.

Aikens Funeral Home Chapel STANLEY, Sally, 72, of Seffner, died on Visitation will be 6-8pm at Hillsboro Memorial FH. Service will be at 10:30 a.m. at Nativity Catholic Church. WORDEN, Joan, 84, died Dec. 14, 2014.

Survived by husband, Richard; children, George, Barbara, Linda, Donna, Michelle Tobey; 3 step-children; sister, Marie; 14 grand; 7 GG HERNANDO JOHANNES, Richard "Dickbolt" 76 of Spring Hill, husband and best dad in the world, passed away on Dec. 17, 2014. A big personality with a bigger heart he is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Joan; 3 daughters, Kimberly Clancy (Richie), KarlaMarie Compton (John), Susan Massaro; (Joe) and his adopted son, Robert T. Sawyer. Richard has 6 grandchildren, Patrick, Kirsten, Dean, Aidan, Mac Lizzie two great grandchildren, Mason Angelina; sister, Joan Welsh; many nieces, nephews and loving friends.

He is predeceased by his parents, 3 brothers, 2 sisters and loving Jude. Visitation for friends will be Monday, Dec. 22, 2014 at Merritt Funeral Home, Spring Hill Chapel followed by a funeral mass at St. Frances Cabrini. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

Merritt I FUNERAL HOME CREMATORY and 60. MARSH, Brett Su- zanne, 38, died Dec. 16, 2014 in the care of her loving family HPH Hospice. Visit Sun. 2-3P, serv.

at 3, all, Northcliffe Baptist. Turner F.H. 352-796-9661 MUSE, Edward 81, Spring Hill, passed December 17, 2014. Surv. wife, Martha loving family.

Services will be in Troy, TN. Please visit: Brewer POTAVIN, Arlene 87 of Spring Hill died December 17, 2014. Surv. by daughter: Laura Gardner; grandchildren: Kelly Heather and 4 gr grandchildren. Merritt FH, Spring Hill.

SIROKI, Michael, 76, died Dec. 18, 2014. He will be sorely missed by cousins, Geri and John; and good friend, Charles Dykes. Merritt F. Brooksville.

PINELLAS CHANEY, William 52, St. Petersburg, passed away December 8, 2014. He is survived by Janice Chaney, his wife of 30 years; children, Savannah, Christina Christopher; his grandchildren, Jimmy, Lilliana Keaton; many family and friends. He was a master plumber and contractor. May God rest his soul, gone but not forgotten..