Betty Oersmann, a Pastor’s wife is brutally raped and murdered in her home. Her
          husband discovered her body. He reported it to the Police about 30 minutes later.

          Bruce Scott then of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) raises a
          fingerprint found on a cheque (check) belonging to the victim. The fingerprint is the
          right thumb print of Grover Reed.

          Grover Reed is arrested on suspicion of the murder of Betty Oersmann

          Public Defender appointed to represent Grover Reed

          Grover Reed charged with 2nd degree murder in case No. 86-3491-CF

          Bruce Scott gives a deposition in evidence (written statement) on the fingerprint in
          the case. He immediately thereafter resigns from his post. The exact words of the
          resignation are "Steve, I respectfully submit my resignation effective today for
          personal reasons. Bruce C. Scott." The resignation is timed as being received the
          same day at 4.55pm by Bureau Chief Steven Platt. Comment: Not known at this
          time is that Bruce Scott was under investigation for drug abuse at his place of
          work and had admitted the same since from Autumn 1985 to June 1986. The
          information was only discovered recently.

          Grover Reed indicted by grand jury for first degree murder

          State files a motion of ‘Conflict of Interest’ resulting in substitute counsel Richard
          Nichols representing Grover Reed.

          The Florida Law Enforcement Agency (FDLE) who intend to prosecute Mr. Reed’s
          case decide not to prosecute Bruce Scott. 

          The trial of Grover Reed of for first degree murder, resulting in conviction on all
          charges, first degree murder, sexual battery and robbery. During the trial Bruce
          Scott was an expert witness for the state on fingerprints. It was not known to the
          defence team or Jury that he no longer worked for the FDLE following his
          resignation and admission of drug abuse covering the time of his investigation.

          Sentencing phase of trial, resulting in death penalty

          Grover Reed sentence to death and removed to Death Row the same day.

          Defence Attorney Richard Nichols appointed to handle Grover Reed’s direct
          appeal. The initial brief of the appeal is a 10 page document covering one issue.

          The Supreme Court of Florida rejects Richard Nichols’ brief as sub standard in
          writing in this case No 70,069

          4th Circuit Court accepts motion from Richard D. Nichols to withdraw from this
          case

          Grover Reed awarded a new trial because of arbitrary removal of black potential
          jurors at the selection process

          New trial is withdrawn for unknown reason(s). Also the standard appeal against
          conviction denied.

          Writ of Certiorari denied by US Supreme Court 111 S. Ct.230 (1990)

          Grover Reed filed a motion to vacate judgement of convictions and sentence,
          challenging both.

          Grover Reed files motion to disqualify the Trial Judge on basis of his ‘ex-parte’
          contact with Asst State Attorney George Bateh. Comment: This is a most unusual
          occurrence.

          Trial Judge excuses himself from the case, which is then re-assigned to Judge David
          Wiggins

          Grover Reed files Supplemental Motion to Vacate Judgement of Conviction and
          Sentence.

          Circuit Court denies Grover Reed’s Motion to Vacate without an evidentiary hearing

          Florida Supreme Court remands the case back to the Circuit Court for an
          Evidentiary Hearing and for public records compliance.

          Grover Reed writes to Florida Supreme Court, asking why no hearings were being
          held.

          Florida Supreme Court assigns Senior Judge R. Hudson Olliff to the case

          Grover Reed Files 2nd Supplemental And / Or Amended Motion to Vacate
          Judgement and Conviction of Sentence

          First status hearing on the case.

          Grover Reed files Motion to Take Deposition to Perpetuate Testimony and/or
          Motion for Order to Perpetuate Testimony.

          Grover Reed files Defendants Motion to Disqualify Assistant State Attorney

          Fourth Circuit denies motions. Comment: Grover Reed not made aware of this till
          letter of 21st April 1998

          Grover Reed Files Motion to Compel Disclosure of Public Records

          Grover Reed learns Judge Olliff had declared himself a candidate for the office of
          State Attorney for the Fourth Judicial Circuit.

          Grover Reed filed a Motion to disqualify Judge Oliff on the basis he is an applicant to
          join the State Attorney’s Office which conducted proceedings against him

          Florida Supreme Court upholds decision of Fourth Circuit of 16th June 1996.
          Comment: Grover Reed not made aware of this till letter of 21st April 1998

          Status hearing. A motion for rehearing was denied

          Capital Collateral Council for Northern Region (CCC) (Public Death Row Lawyers)
          files a Notice of Conflict of Interest and Request for Designation of other Capital
          Collateral Counsel in this case

          Grover Reed writes to Florida Supreme Court to ask status of the case

          Florida Supreme Court confirms to Grover Reed that the case has been pending at
          the trial court since 29th October 1997 and advises him of the decisions of 16th June
          1996 and 27th August 1997

          Press Report in Tallahassee Democrat alleging CCRC (Death Row Lawyers) taking
          bets on the likelihood of their clients executions

          Grover Reed files Notice of Conflict of Interest And / Or Motion for Appointment of
          Counsel to the Fourth Circuit of the Judicial Court

          Richard D Nicholls is subject of news article in the Times Union Jacksonville in
          relation to a recent first degree murder trial where he offered no defence for his 15
          year old client, and numerous other cases alleging his negligence as a defence
          attorney

          Status hearing

          Grover Reed submits a Petition for Extraordinary Relief (17 hand written pages) to
          the Florida Supreme Court. Supreme Court orders response from Fourth Judicial
          Circuit by 27th October.

          In the absence of a response from Fourth Judicial Circuit Grover Reed submits a
          further Petition for Extraordinary Relief (22 hand written pages plus exhibits)