IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE 

NORTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA 

GAINESVILLE DIVISION 

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 

v. 

JAMIE LYNWOOD MURRAY 

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CASE No. 1:20cr7-A W 

STATEMENT OF FACTS 

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, by and through the undersigned 

Assistant United States Attorney, provides this factual basis for the acceptance of 

the guilty plea of Defendant Jamie Lynwood Murray. This Statement of Facts does 

not contain each and every fact relating to the commission of the offenses charged 

in the indictment in the captioned case, but is a recitation of those facts necessary to 

provide a factual basis for Defendant's plea. Should this case proceed to trial, the 

government is prepared to present evidence as follows: 

· During the dates alleged in the indictment, Jermaine Freeman obtained and 

distributed large amounts of methamphetamine and other controlled substances, 

including: cocaine, cocaine base, and marijuana in and around Gilchrist County, 

Northern District of Florida. 

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On March 11, 2020, DEA agents executed federal search warrants at two 

residences in Trenton, Gilchrist County, Florida. The first · residence is where 

Freeman lived with his girlfriend. The second residence was operated by Freeman 

as a "trap house," a place where Freeman would store and sell controlled substances. 

When agents executed the search warrant on the second residence, they 

located Defendant Jamie Murray inside the master bedroom, attempting to make a 

phone call. Murray was detained and a thorough search was conducted. This 

residence appeared to be in the midst of remodeling, as it was almost completely 

empty. Agents located a black duffel bag within the master bedroom. A baggie 

containing 2.59 grams (gross) of powder cocaine was located on top of the bag. 

Inside the duffel bag, agents located two boxes of Remington 9 millimeter 

ammunition, a pair of men's pants containing $940 cash, and a set of car keys. The 

keys went to a gold Tahoe that was parked on the property, which Murray admitted 

to driving, but which belongs to both Freeman and his girlfriend. Murray admitted 

that the pants and cash from the duffel bag were his. As the search continued, 

agents located 145 grams (gross) methamphetamine, 83 grams (gross) of powder 

cocaine, 45 grams (gross) of cocaine base, and two digital scales inside a drawer in 

the master bathroom. Also within the master bathroom, agents located a Chiappa 

.380 caliber pistol rolled up inside a pair of men's pants, which were the same size 

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as Murray's claimed pants from the duffel bag. The pistol was loa~ed with Homady 

.380 caliber ammunition. Murray was arrested on state charges that day. Freeman 

was not present at either location when the search warrants were executed. 

On that same date, agents made contact with "C. S." "C. S." identified 

Freeman as his/her primary source of supply for cocaine. "C. S." identified the first 

residence as Freeman's home, and the second residence as Freeman's trap house. 

"C. S." advised that he/she had been purchasing cocaine directly from Freeman since 

August 2019, approximately every other night. "C. S." also advised that when I 

Freeman was out of town, "C. S." was directed to purchase cocaine from Murray, 

who would be staying at Freeman's trap house to distribute drugs on behalf of 

Freeman, in Freeman's absence. Lastly, "C. S." admitted that the Chiappa .380 

caliber pistol recovered from Freeman's trap house when Murray was arrested had 

previously belonged to a close acquaintance of "C. S. 's". "C. S." stated that he/she 

gave the pistol to Freeman. 

On March 12, 2020, Freeman called DEA Special Agent (SA) Andrews after 

having been advised about the execution of the search warrants on his properties. 

Freeman advised that he was currently on a cruise, but agreed to speak with agents 

upon his return. On March 16, 2020, Freeman voluntarily appeared at the DEA 

office in Gainesvi_lle, Florida. Freeman waived his rights and agreed to speak with 

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agents regarding his drug trafficking activities. During this interview, Freeman 

admitted that the drugs located in the "trap house" residence were his and that he 

had provided the drugs to Murray so that Murray could sell them while he was out 

of town on the cruise. This time period covered approximately March 7 to March 

11, 2020, when the search warrant was executed. Freeman also advised that there 

were additional drugs near the trap house which had not been located and seized. 

Freeman admitted that the Chiappa .3 80 caliber pistol had originally been given to 

him by "C. S." approximately 2-3 months prior. Freeman gave the pistol to Murray 

when Freeman left for the cruise. 

At the conclusion of the interview, Freeman led agents to a residence in 

Gainesville where he retrieved $10,000 US currency that he advised were proceeds 

from drug trafficking. Freeman voluntarily turned this money over to the DEA. 

Freeman then directed the agents back to the trap house, where he retrieved a black 

backpack from a wooded lot located just north of the residence. Inside the 

backpack, agents located 181.4 grams (gross) marijuana, 826 grams (gross) 

suspected MDMA, 140.4 grams (gross) cocaine, 260.5 grams (gross) synthetic 

cathinones, 7 6 .1 grams (gross) synthetic cathinones, 3 0 grams (gross) prescription 

pills, and utensils used to cook cocaine base. Freeman advised that he and Murray 

kept additional drugs in that location to limit how much was within the trap house at 

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any given time. 

The recovered drugs were sent to the DEA's Southeastern Laboratory and 

analyzed for controlled substances. The following results were obtained: 

• The 145 grams (gross) of methamphetamiμe located at the trap house 

during the search warrant was confirmed to contain 109.0 grams of pure 

methamphetamine hydrochloride (98% purity). 

hydrochloride is a salt of methamphetamine. 

Methamphetamine 

• The 45 grams (gross) of cocaine base located at the trap house during the 

search warrant was confirmed to contain 12.03 g of cocaine base. 

• The 83 grams (gross) of powder cocaine located at the trap house during 

the search warrant was confirmed to contain 48 grams of cocame 

hydrochloride. Cocaine hydrochloride is a salt of cocaine. 

• The 140.4 grams (gross) of powder cocaine Freeman turned over to DEA 

was confirmed to contain 109. 7 g of cocaine hydrochloride. 

• The 826 grams (gross) of suspected MDMA Freeman turned over to DEA 

was confirmed to contain methamphetamine ( calculated as HCL ), 

Eutylone (a synthetic cathinone), and caffeine. 

All of the above acts involved an ongoing agreement and active coordination 

during the dates alleged in the Indictment between Freeman, Murray, and others, to 

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distribute methamphetamine and other controlled substances in the Northern District 

of Florida and to obtain and possess methamphetamine and other controlled 

substances for distribution in the Northern District of Florida. 

The Chiappa .380 pistol was manufactured by Girsan Machine and Light 

Weapon Company in Giresun, Turkey. The pistol was imported by Chiappa 

Firearms in Dayton, Ohio. The .380 caliber ammunition was manufactured by 

Hornady in Grand Island, Nebraska. The 9mm ammunition was manufactured by 

Remington in either Bridgeport, Connecticut or Lonoke, Arkansas. As this firearm 

and ammunition were manufactured outside the State of Florida and subsequently 

located within the State of Florida, they have travelled in and effected interstate and 

foreign commerce. 

Murray's possession of the Chiappa firearm while possessing controlled 

substances with the intent to distribute them was in furtherance of that drug 

trafficking crime. The firearm was possessed at the trap house to protect Murray, 

the drugs he was to sell, and the cash. 

On May 9, 2005, Defendant was convicted in the Circuit Court for Jefferson 

County, Florida, of a serious violent felony, that is, Carjacking, an offense described 

in Title 18, United States Code, Section 924(e)(2)(B)(i), for which he served a term 

of imprisonment of more than twelve months and was released from service of that 

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term on or about April 26, 2009. 

On June 12, 2006, Defendant was convicted in the Circuit Court for Jefferson 

County, Florida, of a serious drug felony, that is, Sale of Controlled Substance, an 

offense described in Title 18, United States Code, Section 924( e )(2)(A)(ii), for 

which he served a term of imprisonment of more than twelve months and was 

released from service of that term on or about April 26, 2009, which was within 

fifteen years of the commencement of the offenses charged in this case (that is on or 

about May 1, 2018, and March 7, 2020). 

On June 12, 2006, Defendant was convicted in the Circuit Court for Jefferson 

County, Florida, of a serious drug felony, that is, Sale of Controlled Substance, an 

offense described in Title 18, United States Code, Section 924( e )(2)(A)(ii), for 

which he served a term of imprisonment of more than twelve months and was 

released from service of that term on or about April 26, 2009, which was within 

fifteen years of the commencement of the offenses charged in this case (that is on or 

about May 1, 2018, and March 7, 2020). 

In addition to the serious violent felony and serious drug felony convictions 

listed above, Murray was also previously convicted of the following crimes within 

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the State of Florida: 

• Possession of Controlled Substance on June 12, 2006 

• Possession of Controlled Substance on June 12, 2006 

• Burglary Structure on July 7, 2014 

• Burglary Conveyance with Assault on July 7, 2014 

Murray previously served terms of imprisonment of almost three years and 

over four years. As such, he clearly knew that he had been convicted of crimes 

punishable by more than one year of incarceration. 

ELEMENTS 

Count 1: Conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute over 50 

grams of methamphetamine, 0100 

(1) two or more people in some way agreed to try to accomplish a shared 

and unlawful plan to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 

methamphetamine; 

(2) the Defendant, knew the unlawful purpose of the plan and willfully 

joined in it; 

(3) the object of the unlawful plan was to distribute and possess with the 

intent to distribute more than 50 grams of methamphetamine; and 

( 4) the Defendant was previously convicted of at least two serious violent 

felonies and/or serious drug felonies, for which he defendant served a term 

of imprisonment of more than twelve months. Defendant was released 

from those sentences within 15 years of commencement of relevant 

conduct in this case. 

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Count 2: Possession with intent to distribute over 50 grams of 

methamphetamine, cocaine, cocaine base, and marijuana, 098 

( 1) the Defendant knowingly possessed Methamphetamine, cocaine, cocaine 

base, and marijuana; 

(2)the Defendant intended to distribute the drugs; 

(3)the weight of the mixture and substance containing Methamphetamine 

Defendant possessed was more than 50 grams; and 

( 4) the Defendant was previously convicted of at least two serious violent 

felonies and/or serious drug felonies, for which he defendant served a term 

of imprisonment of more than twelve months. Defendant was released 

from those sentences within 15 years of commencement of relevant 

conduct in this case. 

Count 3: Possession of firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking crime 035.3 

(1 )that the Defendant committed the drug-trafficking crime charged in Count 

Two of the indictment; and 

(2)that the Defendant knowingly possess a firearm in furtherance of that 

crime, as charged in the indictment. 

Count 4: Possession of firearm by convicted felon 034.6 

(l)the Defendant knowingly possessed a firearm and ammunition in or 

affecting interstate or foreign commerce; 

(2) at the time of the charged act, the Defendant had previously been convicted 

in a court of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one 

year; and 

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(3) at the time of the charged act, the Defendant knew that he had previously 

been convicted in a court of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term 

exceeding one year. 

DAVID WILSON 

Attorney for Defendant 

Date 

JdcY!efwo"g~~ 

Defendant 

Date 

LAWRENCE KEEFE 

CHRISTOPHER M. E 

Florida Bar No. 0062 5 

Assistant United States Attorney 

Northern District of Florida 

401 SE 1st A venue, Suite 211 

Gainesville, Florida 32601 

352-378-0996 

Christopher.Elsey@usdoj.gov 

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