Britney Andrus, 29, from Florida, was sentenced to life in prison on March 4, 2026, for the 2020 second-degree murder, burglary, and grand theft of 88-year-old James Little, her husband’s great-grandfather. Her boyfriend, Tyler Best, 25, pleaded guilty to the same charges, testified against her, and received 15 years in January. The pair beat Little to death with an unknown object, striking him 12 times, to steal his car, wallet with $1,500 cash, jewelry, and a hidden safe before fleeing to Michigan.
Crime Details
Living in a mother-in-law suite at Little’s Sebring home while Andrus’ husband was jailed, the couple planned the robbery days earlier, targeting items including jewelry from Little’s late wife. On October 22, 2020, after the attack, Andrus ran to a neighbor claiming she found him unconscious; he died five days later from blunt force head trauma. The bedroom showed disarray, blood evidence, and signs he was struck while sleeping and left suffering.
Investigation and Sentencing
Surveillance captured them in Little’s stolen car spending his money, including Best buying meth; friends reported Andrus with blood on her shirt, admitting uncertainty but saying “It was like he was asking for it.” Best testified it was her idea despite his objections. Victim’s grandson Joshua Little spoke of the theft of his grandfather’s life and dignity; prosecutor emphasized her drug-fueled brutality over her traumatic past. Little’s son expressed family relief after five years.
