Today, Attorney General James Uthmeier introduced Missy’s Law in response to the murder of a five-year-old girl in Tallahassee. The law aims to prevent judges from allowing sexual offenders and violent criminals to remain free on bond after being found guilty.
The case involves Daniel Spencer, who was convicted of traveling to meet a minor but was allowed by Judge Tiffany Baker to stay out on bond against the local state attorney’s advice. This decision led to the tragic death of Missy Mogle on May 19, 2025.
“Missy died because Judge Baker didn’t put Spencer behind bars where he belonged,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “Judge Baker’s abuse of discretion should be sanctioned. We cannot allow these acts of evil to happen again, and I look forward to working with the Florida Legislature to pass Missy’s Law next session.”
Spencer had been arrested in February 2024 for attempting to meet a minor and was under investigation for abusing his stepdaughter, Missy. Despite being found guilty in April 2025, he was not immediately jailed.
Evidence presented showed disturbing images and videos depicting the abuse suffered by Missy at Spencer’s hands while he was out on bond.
Missy’s Law seeks to eliminate judicial discretion in such cases by mandating immediate bail revocation following a guilty verdict.
