"He just had this spirit about him, and it was inexplicable, you know. They're still investigating the crime and so far, have not made any arrests. ADAM 'BOOBIE' HILARIE, 27 AUBURNDALE - Adam Hilarie, 27, died 8/19/16. Police have arrested four individuals for their involvement in the. They will next appear in court on Sept. 27. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. Hailey Bustos, 18, Auburndale; Joshua Ellington, 26, Lake Alfred; Gary Terrel Gray, 31, Lakeland; and Andre Maurice Warner, 26, Auburndale were indicted on charges of first-degree murder, robbery with a firearm, conspiracy to commit armed . Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Jackson remembered his brother cracking jokes while wearing Florida State University colors, the school whose teams they cheered. Believed to Be Victims of Alleged 'Shopping Cart Killer,' Police Say. Survivors include his daughter, La Jaya Hilarie, father, Theobald Hilarie, mother, Anna Cruz, brothers Errol Cruz, Angel Cruz, Johnathan Jackson, Kalvin Lopez and Jamaal Lopez, two sisters, Talaina Patrice and Shontal Hilarie, his grandmother, Felicita Sierra and an abundance of loving family and friends. They relied, in part, on their faith. Social media photos show Hilarie suited up in boxing gloves and a robe. A witness to the burglary mentioned Bustos' connection to Hilarie's killing, Ray said, and police investigating his death began to focus their attention on the teen. Adam Hilaries family is devastated in the wake of his shooting death last week, after police allege he was lured into a robbery by a woman he met online. She was 18 at the time, and had been told by a friend about meeting up with men through the dating app and getting them to give her money, she said. That smile, Angel says, probably grew about three inches when Hilarie learned he was having a daughter. Learn more about merges. Most victims walk away with lightened pockets and broken hearts. Click here to get breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases in the True Crime Newsletter. Please reset your password. His service continues for now. 2023 www.theledger.com. On Monday, police announced that four people had been charged with Hilarie's murder: Bustos; Andrew Maurice Warner, 26; Gary Terrell Gray, 31; and Joshua Ellington, 26. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Verify and try again. In rare instances, victims - like Hilarie - can lose their lives. They say Adam had a beaming smile, kind heart, and a huge love for the Florida State Seminoles. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Sorry! Police in Florida say Adam Hilarie, 27, was shot and killed inside his apartment around Friday evening after meeting a woman on a dating website. Bustos told detectives Warner and Gray went inside, and upon returning to the car, they talked about having shot Hilarie. Its a good possibility [Bustos lured Hilarie with the dating site], Ray said. During todays proceedings, Judge Harb announced that he excused Juror# 1217256 from the penalty phase. Now He's Accused of Murdering Her, Who Is Elon Musk's Estranged Father? As those closest to Adam come together and grieve, they're struggling to understand why anyone would want to kill him. Bustos, 21, had just turned 18 in August 2016 when she and Hilarie connected on the Plenty of Fish dating website, and they arranged to meet later that day. But Bustos, like Warner, Gray and Ellington, is charged with first-degree murder, robbery with a firearm, conspiracy to commit armed robbery and burglary with a weapon. (Four suspects have since been arrested, including the woman Hilarie had just gone out with on a date, after meeting on the site Plenty of Fish.). Join Facebook to connect with Adam Hilarie and others you may know. The night before police found Adam Hilarie dead in his kitchen, the 27-year-old Central Florida father went bowling with a woman he met through the online dating site PlentyOfFish, Auburndale police said Monday. I just don't get it. I just don't get it. (Orlando Sentinel). Ray said that Warner was the one who allegedly pulled the trigger in Hilaries fatal shooting. Mom Urged Son to Get Help, 'Turn His Life Around.' Police have arrested four individuals for their involvement in the homicide. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Hilarie was begging for his life, he was not putting up any kind of fight, and was telling them that he had a 5-year-old daughter, according to arrest reports cited by the Sentinel. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. There was a problem getting your location. Bustos reportedly told police she was paid $50 to setup the robbery, but she didnt know he would be killed. March 2: Jury selection begins in the death penalty trial of FL v. Andre Warner. The school told the family they will preserve that site for the time being, and more people can bring more things there if they wish. Now, hes our hero, Cruz says of Hilarie. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. View the profiles of people named Adam Hilarie. AUBURNDALE - Mr. Adam C. ' Boobie' Hilarie, age 27, of Auburndale passed away Friday, August 19, 2016. "This is always going to happen. Its overwhelming, Hilaries mother, Anna Cruz, tells PEOPLE. He brought out the good in everyone," said Angel Cruz, Adam's brother. "With billions of human interactions, the incidence of violent crime related to craigslist is extremely low. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Copyright 2016 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Join Facebook to connect with Adam Hilarie and others you may know. 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Ray said he didn't know how the robbery escalated. They went back to his place, and she texted him later: I had a good time and would like to see you again. Adam was born in Bartow and was a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Auburndale High School in 2007. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Bustos was allegedly paid $50 to arrange the robbery, according to the Sentinel, citing police. A jury of five men and seven women deliberated about 2 hours Wednesday night before finding Andre Maurice Warner guilty of the execution-style killing of Cruz son, Adam Hilarie, in an August 2016 home-invasion robbery and murder. A Florida man was murdered after meeting a woman on a dating app, and now one of his alleged killers is finally going to trial. "When it came to sports, he was always the number one pick," Jackson said. Bustos then reportedly returned to his apartment with other suspects to rob Hilarie. Hilarie, 27, had been shot once in the back of his head in his Auburndale apartment, killing him instantly. He posted multiple photos of his daughter on his Facebook page, calling her "Princess." Hailey Bustos has been charged with murder in the death of Adam Hilarie, whom she met on a dating site. The final decision will rest with Harb, who delayed the trials penalty phase because of the novel coronavirus outbreak. In November, the Boston Police Department warned daters to be wary of people they met online after robbers targeted victims who thought they were meeting a romantic interest at a specific address. Please enter your email and password to sign in. I keep telling my kids, I got so much faith, Anna tells PEOPLE. This is a carousel. It is unclear if Bustos has hired an attorney, and her family members could not be reached for comment. They had gone bowling, according to the Sentinel, and Bustos later texted Hilarie that she enjoyed herself and would like to see him again. 2 a story designed to get her out of trouble and keep her from going to jail.. Ray warned prospective users to run internet searches on their dates before meeting up and also to retain a healthy amount of suspicion. Joshua Ellington testifies hes been promised no deal in exchange for pointing the finger at Andre Warner. "You just have to remember, you have no idea who you are talking to," he said. Andre Maurice Warner, 26, Gary Terrell Gray, 31, Joshua Ellington, 26 and Hailey Rose Bustos, 18, were arrested and charged. Still, stories exist across the country of people looking for love but finding violent criminals instead. Your Privacy Choices (Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). Adam C. " Boobie" Hilarie, age 27 of Auburndale passed away Friday, August 19, 2016. 2023 www.theledger.com. He worked as roofer and enjoyed FSU sports, boxing, kickboxing and MMA training at Lady Ram Gym. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Hilarie reportedly picked up Bustos and after the date, he dropped her back off. "I miss my daddy because he's with Jesus," Lajaya said. Jury selection will begin March 2, 2020. This isn't easy.". This gives Hilaries family comfort. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Ray said his police department is trying to see if Bustos' and the other suspects have committed other, similar crimes in the area. And I like to see everybody together.. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Police allege the robbery escalated to violence, ending with 27-year-old Adam Hilarie fatally shot in his kitchen early Friday, though police say they still arent sure how. Search above to list available cemeteries. ", Nobody was more important to Hilarie than his daughter, Lajaya, he said. Adam was preceded in death by a grandfather, Carmelo Cruz, an Uncle, Ismael Cruz and his grandmother, Ma Leo Hilarie. The night before police found Adam Hilarie dead in his kitchen, the 27-year-old Central Florida father went bowling with a woman he met through the online dating site PlentyOfFish, Auburndale. "Each and every one of you know he was fun to be around," Hilarie's brother said at a vigil held for him, which was videotaped and posted on Facebook. April: Their trials have yet to be scheduled. Miss Bustos has essentially said that she is doing everything she can to get a favorable plea deal from the state, and that's her motivation..