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Florida Teens Charged in Killing of 14-Year-Old Danika Troy Found Shot and Burned

Investigators say the boys' account conflicts with forensics during a push for adult prosecution.

Overview

  • Kimahri Blevins, 14, and Gabriel Williams, 16, are held in juvenile detention on first-degree premeditated murder charges as the sheriff works with the State Attorney to seek adult charges.
  • Deputies say Williams used his mother’s handgun to shoot Danika multiple times before the suspects set her body on fire on a wooded trail in Pace, Florida.
  • Evidence at the scene included multiple live rounds, a shoe matching what Danika’s mother described, and an electric scooter believed to be hers, helping confirm her identity.
  • Arrest reports and witness statements describe a plan formed after a social-media falling out, though the sheriff says the stated motive does not align with forensic findings.
  • The case remains active with forensic work and interviews ongoing, and the community is organizing support for the family, including a candlelight vigil at Avalon Baptist Church.