Law & Crime report
Rapper Jahseh Onfroy, better known as XXXTentacion, was shot to death in his BMW while leaving RIVA Motorsports motorcycle shop in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in June 2018. The singer-songwriter, known for his hit song “SAD!”, was all of 20 years old at the time of his death.
Now, three men have been convicted in connection with his murder.
Michael Boatwright, 27, is believed to have fired the shots that took the young artist’s life.
The triggerman was convicted of one count each of murder in the first degree and robbery with a firearm. For each of the two counts, the jury found the following special conditions applied: Boatwright possessed a firearm, discharged a firearm, and actually inflicted death as a result of discharging the firearm in his possession.
Trayvon Newsome, 24, is considered the second or standby gunman in the case. He did not fire his weapon but is alleged to have been the bagman as well – taking off with the money after the shots were fired.
He was convicted of one count each of murder in the first degree and armed robbery. For each of those two counts, the jury found that the special conditions of possessing a firearm applied.
Dedrick Williams, 26, is believed to have driven the getaway car. He was found guilty of one count each of murder in the first degree and armed robbery.
The high-profile trial saw its share of controversy over the course of several weeks as the trio unsuccessfully sought to poke holes in the story that prosecutors delivered to Broward County jurors.
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