Nicholas Lavallee, 20, and Anne Aksell, 29, face charges including robbery with a firearm, grand theft of a motor vehicle, battery, and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon following an ambush at an Orlando apartment complex on Emily Loop. They allegedly lured the victim via Instagram messages from Aksell, who posed as single and met him dressed in lingerie before the attack involving Lavallee, an axe, a knife, and accomplices. Both remain in Orange County Jail without bond, with a court appearance scheduled for January 5, 2026.​
Incident Details
The victim had messaged Aksell after following her on Instagram; her boyfriend, Lavallee, warned him off but later she invited him over on December 29, 2025. As they ascended stairs, Lavallee held him at gunpoint, while two others—one with an axe (“Eli”) and one with a knife—attacked downstairs, stealing his phone, wallet, keys, and Jeep. The victim escaped over a fence after a head strike, sustaining a stab wound and contusion; a bystander called 911.​
Evidence and Confessions
Surveillance and Ring footage corroborated the victim’s account, showing the lure and chase, contradicting Aksell’s initial claim of self-defense. Police found matching lingerie, boots, a gun, and hoodie at their apartment. Lavallee admitted planning a fight to “teach a lesson” over perceived disrespect, recruiting locals; Aksell called herself the decoy.​
Current Status
No updates indicate release or court outcomes as of January 4, 2026; the two male accomplices remain at large. The victim’s Jeep was recovered abandoned nearby. Charges stem from Orange County Sheriff’s investigation and affidavits.​
