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, in Pace, Florida. The teens pleaded not guilty on January 5, 2026, to accusations of luring Troy to a wooded area, shooting her multiple times, and burning her body. Williams was indicted on December 19, 2025, and allegedly used a stolen handgun, while Blevins reportedly told investigators they planned the attack, with Williams continuing to shoot after the initial plan. The alleged motive involves social media disputes.
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March 2026 — 1 developments
Gabriel Williams, 16, and Kamari Blevins, 14, are facing first-degree premeditated murder charges in the death of Danika Troy.
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
The case was scheduled for an arraignment on January 8, 2026.
The case was scheduled for an arraignment on January 8, 2026.
Gabriel Williams and Kimahri Blevins, both charged with first-degree premeditated murder in the death of Danika Troy, have pleaded not guilty.
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 Coleman Williams was indicted for First-Degree Premeditated Murder on December 19, 2025, for the death of Danika Troy.
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.
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.
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.