Four indicted in death of Immokalee man (Murder man and dump body for $1.10)

Two men and two juveniles — accused of killing and robbing an Immokalee man of $1.10 — were indicted on first-degree murder and armed robbery charges Thursday by a Collier County grand jury.

Miguel Mundo, no age available, was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head Oct. 3 in a wooded area north of the Tex Mex convenience store on Lake Trafford Road.

He was robbed of a dollar and a dime, and the money was used to buy ice cream, Collier County deputies said.

Of the four, only Falcon and Reed face a possible death sentence if convicted of first-degree murder. The only other possible penalty if they are convicted as charged would be life in prison.

Garcia and Harrell, if convicted, are too young under state law for the death penalty, and they would be sentenced to life in prison, Assistant State Attorney Dave Scuderi said.

The prosecutor said he hasn’t decided whether to seek the death penalty for Falcon and Reed.

Shane Harrell is my cousin. He was 16 at the time and none of you know what he was going through nor do you know anything about him. You people don’t know shit. Shane Harrell was an and is an amazing man with great potential however like many kids his age he was lost, felt trapped, and went through things no one ever should. NO my cousin did NOT deserve a death sentence, he was SIXTEEN. He was a CHILD. He is now a grown man and will be released within a few years. He has taken advantage of any and everything in each prison he’s been in. He is certified to teach, he is a certified barber, he got his ged, he has bettered himself. And yes he did deserve the time he’s been there, but NOT the death penalty. They believed him to be “rehabilitated” if he chose to do so and he did. He regrets his part in this every single day of his life and he will have to live with it until the day he dies. No matter if he is in prison or free he will have the nightmareish memories of what he did to haunt him. But he is an incredibly smart man and me along with his family are beyond grateful that we will have him back in just a few years. And we all have a deep sadness inside ourselves for the man and his family that was taken away. However, I can’t speak on the others I will say Shane is very loved and he will be walking out of prison a changed man for the better. And anyone who thinks a SIXTEEN year old BOY should get the death penalty when they know nothing on what happened should be ashamed of yourselves. He has found god, has asked for forgiveness and together me and Shane will pray for each and every one of you.

So your cousin Shane has served almost 14 years already for his role in the murder of Miguel Mundo?

Without knowing the details of Shane's behavior that day, I don't have a strong opinion as to whether the sentence Mr. Harrell will have served when he is released "in a few years" is just or not.

If he's truly "reformed", one of the first things he should do is to try to find a way to repay the family of the victim, a man who will never have the chance to return to his family and continue his life.

A sixteen year old BOY is a young MAN, and certainly bears significant responsibility for the moral choices he has made, so I'm not particularly moved by your "he was just a CHILD" claim. Maybe that could be more accurately asserted for the kid who as 14 years old at the time of the crime.

If Shane didn't get the death penalty at the age of 16, I would hope that this was due to his specific actions, because I firmly believe that a 16 year old who commits murder could be responsible enough to face the death penalty.

I hope your cousin appreciates the second chance he will be receiving—again, a second chance that the victim will never get.

And I reiterate my strong conviction that Shane should make an attempt to make some kind of amends to the family of his victim. He's paid his debt to society, but not to the victim;s family. Indeed, if he doesn't at least try to do that, then I'll be skeptical that he's truly remorseful or reformed.

Depending on the circumstances and his overall role in the crime, a 15-20 year sentence for a killing—which is what SHane will hav e served when he is released—might be just.

You, of course, should understand that when people are reacting in the abstract to someone they don't know personally who is accused in such a crime, the comments will invariably be harsh, so the fact that there were harsh comments made about a complete stranger in 2003 should not surprise you.

I'm sure Shane's crime has had a profound effect not only on himself and the victim, but also on both families.

So, peace be with you, and God does forgive. David, who was King of Israel, was also a murderer, and God forgave him, so nobody should be too quick to judge. This boy was spared due to God's will, and I, for one, will not second guess God in this case. Hopefully Shane was spared for a great purpose. May he go on to live a fulfilling life, and hopefully save many more lives that the one he played a role in taking.

Now, prepare yourself for some withering comments...

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