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NewsWFLA (NBC 8) — Local NewsAugust 24, 2026Hillsborough

Sentencing begins for Jeffrey Crum following conviction in 1993 murder of Jennifer Odom

Sentencing proceedings have commenced for Jeffrey Crum, who was found guilty last week of kidnapping and murdering 12-year-old Jennifer Odom in 1993. The trial concluded in Hernando County after jurors reviewed evidence regarding the victim's disappearance from her school bus stop.

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Why It Matters

This sentencing concludes a legal case involving a 1993 cold case murder that has remained a significant point of public interest in Hernando County for over three decades.

Key Facts

  • Jeffrey Crum was found guilty of kidnapping and murdering 12-year-old Jennifer Odom.
  • The crime occurred in 1993.
  • The jury reached a guilty verdict last week in Hernando County.
  • Sentencing proceedings for the defendant began on Monday.
  • The trial lasted for one week prior to the verdict.

Who's Mentioned

locationPasco County“Location where the victim was kidnapped.”personJennifer Odom“Victim of the 1993 crime.”locationHernando County“Jurisdiction where the trial took place and the body was found.”personJeffrey Crum“Defendant convicted of kidnapping, sexual assault, and murder.”personRichard Buxman“Prosecutor for the state.”other12“The age of the victim at the time of the crime.”personJenna Finkelstein“Defense attorney for Jeffrey Crum.”