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Husband who refused divorce papers, fatally shot wife in bathroom
Florida man sentenced to life without parole after shooting wife in bathroom.
In brief
Florida man sentenced to life without parole after shooting wife in bathroom. 42-year-old Lamar Bryant received life in prison without parole for fatally shooting his wife Takeshia Eads in Orlando bathroom after refusing to sign divorce papers. Originally reported by Law & Crime.
Sentence
Orange County Circuit Judge Ralph V. Seegobin sentenced Lamar Antonio Bryant to life in state prison without parole for the March 25, 2025, slaying of Takeshia Eads.
Guilty plea
Bryant pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree murder, with a charge of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon dropped.
Divorce refusal
Police reported Bryant had refused to sign divorce papers after Takeshia Eads recently filed for divorce.
Intoxication signs
Bryant displayed signs of intoxication including slurring words and being disrespectful when picking up his daughter from school.
Alcohol purchase
Bryant bought a bottle of alcohol at a liquor store after driving his daughter to school around 3:30 p.m.
Firearms in car
Bryant removed two firearms from his pockets and placed them on the center console of the car.
Storage unit
Bryant used a storage unit to store narcotics and firearms, where he kept the guns after drinking.
Daughter's purse
Bryant put the two firearms into his daughter's purse, telling her to hide them behind the house.
Bathroom incident
Bryant entered the bathroom with Eads, then left the house through the side carport door after shrugging and saying 'nothing' to his daughter.
Gunshot discovery
The daughter heard gunshots around 15 to 20 minutes later and discovered her mother in the bathroom.
Affidavit conclusion
The affidavit states Bryant consciously decided to commit the murder with no evidence of Eads having a firearm or threatening him.
Homicide details
Bryant fatally shot Takeshia Eads inside their Orlando home after refusing to sign divorce papers.
Weapon identification
The daughter identified the guns as two black 'Glocks,' one equipped with a laser.
Location
The shooting occurred at Bryant's Orlando home on West Livingston Street.
Aftermath
Bryant was arrested and sentenced to life in prison without parole for the March 25, 2025, murder of his wife.
What matters most
42-year-old Lamar Bryant received life in prison without parole for fatally shooting his wife Takeshia Eads in Orlando bathroom after refusing to sign divorce papers.