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(AP) - A judge has sentenced a convicted sex offender to death for kidnapping, raping and murdering 9-year-old Jessica Lunsford.

John Evander Couey looked straight ahead as the judge in Inverness, Florida, told him he should be executed for the crimes that led to new laws in many states cracking down on convicted sex offenders.

The slain girl's father, Mark Lunsford, was in court for the sentencing. His eyes filled with tears as he heard the judge read a detailed history of the case. He hugged his daughter's other relatives after the sentence was read.

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John "Johnny" Evander Couey

White male

Born September 19, 1958

5 feet 4 inches, 125 pounds

Blue eyes, gray hair

Goatee

Tattoos on right arm

Criminal history:

Outstanding warrant for violation of probation charge stemming from a 2004 arrest for possession of marijuana under 20 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Arrested multiple times on various charges, including burglary, carrying a concealed weapon, disorderly intoxication, driving under the influence, indecent exposure, disorderly conduct, fraud, insufficient funds and larceny.

Arrested in 1991 on charges of a sex offense, fondling a child under the age of 16. 

Registered sexual offender in Citrus County. 

Has absconded more than once. 

Driver's license suspended for 99 years.

Source: Citrus County Sheriff's Office

John Couey Charged with Capital Murder

The registered sex offender accused of killing a nine-year-old Florida girl has been formally charged with capitol murder.

Police say John Couey confessed to killing Jessica Lunsford, whose mother lives in Morrow, Ohio.

Her mother, Angie Bryant, left for Florida Monday morning to attend her daughter's funeral.

In addition to murder, Couey is charged with burglary, kidnapping and sexual battery.

WPCO.com - Mar. 21, 2005

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Couey Worked At Jessica Lunsford's School

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Matthew Dittrich (news) is shown in this mug shot released by the Citrus County sheriff's office in Homosassa, Fla., Saturday, March 19, 2005. Dittrich was arrested early Saturday for allegedly lying to authorities over the whereabouts of John Couey.  (AP Photo/Citrus County Sheriff)

Dorothy Dixon (news) is shown in this mug shot released by the Citrus County sheriff's office in Homosassa, Fla., Saturday, March 19, 2005. Dixon was arrested early Saturday for allegedly lying to authorities over the whereabouts of her half brother John Couey.  (AP Photo/Citrus County Sheriff)

Madie Secord (news) is shown in this mug shot released by the Citrus County sheriff's office in Homosassa, Fla., Saturday, March 19, 2005. Secord was arrested early Saturday for allegedly lying to authorities over the whereabouts of John Couey. (AP Photo/Citrus County Sheriff)

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