A Sumter County man was indicted for the murder of his girlfriend.
State Attorney Bill Gladson recently announced the grand jury indictment of 47-year-old Brian William Decot, paramour of the victim.
A grand jury was convened to determine whether there was sufficient evidence to charge Decot for his role in the death of 54-year-old Tracy Jean Miller.
The grand jury returned a true bill of indictment for the following charges:
- DEATH CAUSED BY THE UNLAWFUL DISTRIBUTION OF COCAINE 782.04(1)(a)3
On or about October 31, 2024, Decot did, being a person 18 years of age or older, to-wit: unlawfully distribute cocaine or a mixture containing cocaine, and that substance or mixture was proven to have caused, or is proven to have been a substantial factor in producing the death of Tracy Jean Miller, a human being, in violation of Florida Statute 782.04(1)(a)3.
Decot was in custody on no-bond status in an area detention facility.
