Owen’s attorneys filed a motion challenging the commission’s determination, and a competency hearing was held on June 1 and 2, 2023, in Bradford County. Owen was physically present for the entire hearing. The Defense called Dr. Eisenstein, who met again with Owen on May 30, after the Commission’s report was released. Dr. Eisenstein spent a…

On June 1 and 2, 2023, the following testimony was offered: Dr. Werner, one of the three psychiatrists Governor DeSantis appointed to evaluate Owen, testified at the competency hearing. Dr. Werner has been involved in “about five” of these evaluations. Owen “disclosed” his delusions “immediately.” Dr. Werner said to Owen, “You don’t really believe the…

ON June 1-2. 2023, THE FOLLOWING TESTIMONY WAS HEARD AT AN EVIDENTIARY HEARING REGARDING OWEN’S INSANITY TO BE EXECUTED: Eric Pinkard, Esq. is a capital defense attorney who supervised Duane Owen’s case in 1999 and has known him for over 20 years and has met with him on many occasions. Mr. Pinkard witnessed the Governor’s…