Livingston Stocker, a 33-year-old resident of Carol City, Florida, was murdered on July 27, 1977 during the incident later called the Carol City murders.

The intruders bound occupants, robbed the house of firearms, jewelry and other valuables, and later decided to eliminate witnesses. The surviving testimony helped secure the arrest and conviction of Ferguson, Francois and White.

Ferguson was convicted of multiple counts including first-degree murder and robbery and was sentenced to death; Francois and White were also sentenced to death. The attack is noted for its brutality and number of victims.