Sheila Keen-Warren, a woman who dressed as a clown and murdered the wife of a man she later married in 1990, has been released from prison after serving 18 months for second-degree murder. The case has been described as strange even by Florida standards.
Keen-Warren, who has maintained her innocence, was sentenced to 12 years in prison but was released early due to good behavior and time served since her arrest in 2017. Her attorney, Greg Rosenfeld, stated that she only took the plea deal to avoid a potential life sentence if convicted at trial.
The murder of Marlene Warren, who was shot in the face by a clown at her door in front of her son and friends, remained unsolved for 27 years until improved DNA testing connected Keen-Warren to the crime scene. Witnesses had long suspected Keen-Warren, who was an employee of Marlene’s husband, Michael Warren, at the time of the murder.
Despite evidence linking Keen-Warren to the crime, her attorney has raised doubts about the validity of the DNA samples presented in court. He argued that the case against her was weak and that key witnesses had passed away, leading to holes in the prosecution’s case.
Michael Warren, Marlene’s husband, was convicted in 1994 of various crimes unrelated to his wife’s murder and served almost four years in prison. He has denied any involvement in his wife’s death and did not respond to requests for comment on Keen-Warren’s release.
The case of the killer clown has captured the attention of many due to its bizarre nature and the long road to justice. Despite Keen-Warren’s release, questions still linger about the events surrounding Marlene Warren’s tragic death and the role of those involved.
As the details of this case continue to unfold, the chilling story of the killer clown will remain a haunting reminder of the complexities of the criminal justice system and the pursuit of truth and justice.
