FL v. Gabriel Williams and Kimahri Blevins: Murder Charges
Gabriel Williams, 16, and Kamari Blevins, 14, are facing first-degree premeditated murder charges in the death of Danika Troy, with prosecutors seeking to try both juveniles as adults as of March 14, 2026. As of December 29, 2025, court files for both defendants were made public, indicating they would be tried as adults. Williams was indicted on December 19, 2025, for Troy's death in Pace, Florida, after allegedly luring her to a wooded area, shooting her multiple times with a stolen handgun, and burning her body, with a social media dispute cited as the motive. Both Williams and Blevins have pleaded not guilty, and a pre-trial hearing for Williams was scheduled for March 2, 2026.
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June 2026 — 2 developments
Gabriel Williams Scores Century in Cricket Match Amidst Florida Murder Indictment
In a separate development, 16-year-old Gabriel Williams scored a century for the South Wilts 2nd XI against Verwood in a cricket match on June 23, 2026. This is separate from a Florida case where Gabriel Coleman Williams was indicted for First Degree Premeditated Murder in December 2025 for the death of D.J.T., with a witness alleging a social media dispute as the motive.
Pre-trial Hearing Scheduled for Gabriel Williams Jr. in Danika Troy Murder Case
A pre-trial hearing was scheduled for Gabriel Williams Jr. on March 2, 2026, according to a court calendar. Court files for Gabriel Williams and Kimahri Blevins in the Danika Troy murder case were made public on December 29, 2025, indicating they would be tried as adults.
March 2026 — 1 developments
Gabriel Williams and Kamari Blevins charged with first-degree murder in Danika Troy's death
Gabriel Williams, 16, and Kamari Blevins, 14, are facing first-degree premeditated murder charges in the death of Danika Troy. Prosecutors are seeking to try both juveniles as adults. The alleged motive involves social media disputes, and Williams is said to have used a stolen handgun.
January 2026 — 2 developments
Case scheduled for arraignment on January 8, 2026
The case was scheduled for an arraignment on January 8, 2026.
Gabriel Williams and Kimahri Blevins plead not guilty to first-degree murder in Danika Troy's death
Gabriel Williams and Kimahri Blevins, both charged with first-degree premeditated murder in the death of Danika Troy, have pleaded not guilty. The teens are accused of luring Troy to a wooded area, shooting her multiple times, and burning her body. Williams allegedly used his mother's handgun in the crime.
December 2025 — 2 developments
Gabriel Williams Indicted for First-Degree Premeditated Murder in Danika Troy's Death
Gabriel Coleman Williams was indicted for First-Degree Premeditated Murder on December 19, 2025, for the death of Danika Troy. Williams was previously arrested on December 3, 2025, and is being held without bail. The crime occurred in Pace, Florida, with Williams and Kimahri Blevins accused of luring Troy to a wooded area, shooting her multiple times, and burning her body.
Kamari Blevens told investigators he and Williams planned attack, Williams continued shooting
New details emerged regarding the case, with an arrest report indicating that Kamari Blevens, also charged in the murder, told investigators that he and Williams planned the attack. Blevens reportedly stated that the initial plan was to shoot Troy once, but Williams continued shooting.