Sergio Lopez-De La Cruz/Mexico/Second Degree Murder

Sergio Lopez-De La Cruz, a citizen of Mexico, was convicted in Sarasota, Florida, of second degree murder, a felony homicide offense under Florida law that covers killings carried out with a depraved mind or during certain unlawful acts without premeditation.

Proceedings took place in the Sarasota-area court system, which has jurisdiction over serious violent crimes, and the case record identifies a single conviction for second degree murder with no additional companion counts noted.​

The publicly available summary does not specify the incident date, whether any weapon was used, if there were co-defendants, or how the case was resolved procedurally, such as by plea or jury verdict.

Sentencing information—including length of imprisonment, credit for time served, fines, restitution, or post‑release supervision—is not provided, nor are details about no-contact orders or other conditions related to surviving family members. What is clear from the record is the jurisdiction, offense level, and nationality: Sarasota, Florida; second degree murder; Mexican citizen.