Havrilka may have been observing Tina in the days preceding the murder, according to the authorities. They couldn’t find a reason.
Havrilka was initially determined to be mentally incapable of standing trial. However, he entered a not guilty plea after being found competent, and in April 2024.
He used a sink tap stem as a weapon to attack another prisoner in the Sarasota County Jail. He ultimately shifted his plea to guilty in February 2025.
Prosecutors disclosed disturbing information in court: Havrilka had attempted to choke Tina first with his hands and then with the lanyard she had around her neck.
He suffocated her by forcing a washcloth down her neck after that failed to kill her. A devastating victim impact statement was provided by Tina’s children and grandkids.
Cotton was the last food my mother tasted. She died as a result of a dry towel that was pushed down her throat and into her mouth.
They talked about how Tina’s life was taken from them as well. “Our mom won’t ever attend our weddings.
