JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Authorities have released the mugshot of a man accused in the death of an 18-year-old Columbia County woman.
The Florida Highway Patrol arrested Michael Troy Hutto on Oct. 30 and delivered him to the Duval County Pretrial Detention Facility.
FHP says he is a suspect in the death of Lora Grace Duncan of Columbia County.
According to WPTV in West Palm Beach, Duncan was found shot to death on Oct. 29 at the Hilton Singer Island Oceanfront Resort. Investigators say Duncan was at the hotel for several days.
In photos posted to Twitter by FHP, Hutto was wearing hospital scrubs and non-slip socks when he was taken in handcuffs from the hospital.
On Wednesday, Hutto's lawyer released the following statement:
"We expect he will be transported to Palm Beach County within the next 10 days. At the arraignment we will formally enter a plea of NOT guilty and we will be working on getting Mr. Hutto released from custody. "
Hutto's next court date is on Nov. 9 at 2 p.m.
Hutto is one of the co-founders of the prominent lifestyle company Salt Life, which sells gear for surfing, fishing, diving and beach-going.