Daisy Link Found Guilty of Second-Degree Murder in Boyfriend's Death

Guilty Verdict in Daisy Link Murder Trial

• 🎯 Daisy Link was convicted of second-degree murder by a jury on October 16, 2025.
• 💡 The verdict was delivered after approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes of deliberation, with an initial split among jurors that ultimately resolved into unanimous agreement.

Circumstances of the Killing

• ⚡ The trial centered on the death of Pedro Jimenez, who was shot by Link in 2022 outside her Homestead home.
• ⚠️ Prosecutors argued that Link killed Jimenez, the father of her children, in a fit of rage during an argument, stating it was a toxic relationship.
• 🔪 Jimenez was shot in the leg while running away and died from blood loss, with the prosecution highlighting that he was shot in the back.

Defense Arguments

• ⚖️ The defense contended that Link acted in self-defense against Jimenez, describing him as an abusive drug addict.
• 🛡️ They pointed to an incident five days prior where Jimenez allegedly pistol-whipped Link, suggesting she feared for her safety and that of her family.
• 🗣️ A juror expressed doubt about Link's self-defense claim, noting that shooting someone running away did not appear to be self-defense.

Additional Details

• 📰 Jurors did not hear evidence about Link becoming pregnant by another inmate while in jail awaiting trial.
• 📅 Sentencing for Daisy Link is expected within the next month.