Roger Mark Scott
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- Gender
- male
- Country
- USA
- Location
- Maricopa County, Arizona, USA
- Date of birth
- J une 4, 1948
- Age at first offence
- 41
- Characteristics
- attempt to collect insurance money, murder for hire
- Victim profile
- Christopher Milke, 4 (his roommates's son)
- Method of murder
- Shooting
- Date(s) of murder
- December 2, 1989
- Years active
- 1989
- Date of arrest
- Next day
- Status
-
Sentenced to death
Sentenced to death on April 22, 1991
Overview
Roger Mark Scott was convicted and sentenced to death on April 22, 1991.
Background
On December 2, 1989, James Lynn Styers filed a missing child report with police. He advised police that his roommate's son, Christopher Milke (age 4), had disappeared during their visit to Metrocenter mall. Roger Mark Scott was present with Styers.
Investigation
On December 3, 1989, Scott admitted during a police interview that he had accompanied Styers the previous day to a desert wash in the area of 99th Avenue and Jomax Road where Styers shot and killed Christopher Milke.
Styers agreed to provide Scott with $250 to file a social security claim. Styers believed he would receive some of Christopher's $5,000 life insurance policy.
At the conclusion of the interview, Mr. Scott led police to the desert area where they found Christopher Milke's body.
During a police interview, Debra Jean Milke, Christopher Milke's mother, conceded that she had conspired with Styers to have her son killed. She indicated that it would be better to have her son die than grow up like her husband.
Trial
Presiding Judge: David R. Cole Prosecutor: Noel Levy Start of Trial: January 15, 1991 Verdict: February 7, 1991
Sentencing
Sentencing: April 22, 1991
Aggravating Circumstances:
- Pecuniary gain
- Especially heinous/cruel/depraved
- Age of victim (4)
Mitigating Circumstances:
- Cooperation
- Psychological history
- Love relationship between defendant and mother
- Good conduct while in jail
Appeals
Published Opinions:
- State v. Scott, 177 Ariz. 131, 865 P.2d 792 (1993).
Other details
Roger Mark Scott Debra Jean Milke James Lynn Styers
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