New DNA Evidence Could Clear Name of Death Row Inmate Convicted in Quadruple Christmas Eve Murder

This is a Christmas-eve true crime case that is back in the news recently since it happened in 1975. There would be a quadruple homicide on Christmas Eve in Winter Garden, Florida. A young woman, her parents and another individual would be found murdered in a local furniture store. The young woman’s husband, Tommy Zeigler, would be arrested and charged with all four murders and sentenced to death. However, as Tommy still sits behind bars today awaiting his execution date, many people believe he is an innocent man and this may be his very last chance at freedom and life.

Who is Tommy Zeigler?

William T. Tommy Zeigler Jr. came from a very wealthy and well-known family in Winter Garden, Florida. The Zeiglers owned a family-operated furniture store in town, as well as several other apartment buildings and properties that they would rent out. As the only child, Tommy had worked in his parent’s store since he was a teenager, helping customers make selections and picking up payment for orders. While his parents were considered to be very affluent and active members of their community, especially within the Republican social groups, Tommy was also believed to be very polite, responsible and hardworking.