Danika Jade Troy, 14, from Pace, Florida, was found shot multiple times and burned in a wooded area near Kimberly Road on December 2, 2025, after her mother reported her missing on December 1; she had left home with her electric scooter on November 30. Two teenage boys, 16-year-old Gabriel Coleman Williams and 14-year-old Kimahri Blevins—school acquaintances of Troy—were arrested on December 4 and charged with first-degree premeditated murder; authorities identified them swiftly via evidence including witness statements and shell casings. Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson described the killing as “horrific,” noting Williams allegedly used his mother’s handgun and they set her body on fire after shooting her.​
Suspect Details
A witness reported the pair planned the attack, luring Troy to the site; Williams allegedly shot her multiple times despite an initial plan for one shot, after which they doused her in gasoline. Williams cited hurtful remarks from Troy about him being “worthless and a gang member,” while Blevins mentioned a prior social media disagreement and invoked his right to counsel. Neither had prior criminal records but had prior law enforcement contacts; they are held in the Department of Juvenile Justice, with prosecutors seeking adult charges.​
Investigation and Aftermath
The body was identified via shoes and nearby scooter; the school involved provided counseling and cooperated with police. A GoFundMe for funeral costs raised over $5,500 by December 5. Motive remains under investigation despite friendship claims.
