After being tried for the 2013 robbery outside an Opa-locka supermarket that resulted in the death of another man, the man was found guilty on all counts on Tuesday.
Jurors convicted Otis Burns II of attempted robbery, first-degree murder, and murder.
The victim’s mother, Elizabeth Fundora, expressed her satisfaction with the decision, saying, “I’m just very glad with the outcome and hopefully this guy will never hurt anyone again.”
After leaving an Opa-locka grocery in February 2013, Burns killed Danny Fundora and injured his cousin Alex Fundora, according to the jury’s verdict. According to the prosecution, it was a heist gone wrong.
“We thank you for your work, because without your work, we wouldn’t have this moment,” William Fundora stated. “You brought this to light, and that created the tip that brought this man to prison. And Detective Denmark and his team did an outstanding job.”
“If it hadn’t been for that interview on that Memorial Day weekend, this would have never happened,” Elizabeth Fundora stated. “So I thank you so much. I hope that you solve a lot more cases for a lot of other families.”
Over six hours were spent deliberating by the jury. The Fundora family broke down in tears when the verdict was announced. Although Burns didn’t display any emotion, he eventually grinned at family members in court.
“We were very nervous we didn’t know what was going on if that was going to be dropped to a lesser charge, and that wouldn’t be justice,” William Fundora stated.
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Danny Fundora’s family spoke about Burns and made impact statements throughout the sentencing process. His sister was kind and sent him healing and tranquility.
“I understand that you and your family live a very different life and have to worry over things that you shouldn’t have to,” Natalie Fundora stated. “I wish things could be different for all of us. I wish you could have reclaimed your life and lived happily with your family and that you never crossed paths with my cousin nor my brother.”
Burns received a life sentence in jail.
