Adam Hilarie, 27, was shot in the head during a robbery that police say Hailey Bustos, 18, arranged within hours after visiting his home on their first date in the central Florida town of. About 3 a.m. on Aug. 17, Bustos rode with her friends to Hilarie's Auburndale apartment, directing them how to get there, the prosecutor said. Police say Hilarie was shot once in the head. Police explain how it all started with an online dating site. Police: Man killed after meeting woman on PlentyOfFish dating site - SFGATE Hilarie Vetere's passing has been publicly announced by Oman Funeral Home & Crematory in Chesapeake, VA.Legacy invites you to offer condolences and share memories of Hilarie in the Guest Book bel They may present themselves as one thing and be something totally different. Warner, 30, was convicted March 18 for the murder of Adam Hilarie, 27, who was fatally shot during a robbery in his Auburndale apartment after returning from a date with 18-year-old Hailey. Hilaries oldest brother, Errol, tells PEOPLE he plans on being in the courtroom for every step of the proceedings against the suspects. Judge admonishes Ducharme and Norgard for their antics during arguments outside the presence of the jury. Warner has been held in the Polk County Jail without bail since his arrest in August 2016. Your Privacy Choices (Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). 2 a story designed to get her out of trouble and keep her from going to jail.. Try again later. WATCH: Mother of Adam Hilarie Reads Victim Impact Statement | COURT TV BARTOW Andre Warner is sitting before a jury now on trial for first-degree murder and facing the death penalty solely because a co-defendant in the case, Hailey Rose Bustos, told detectives Warner killed Adam Hilarie in a 2016 home-invasion robbery, a defense lawyer told jurors Tuesday. "When it came to sports, he was always the number one pick," Jackson said. 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Even if it did, users would be wary of putting sensitive information -- a decade-old DUI, for example, or a teenage misdemeanor - on a site anyone could access. (Orlando Sentinel). UPDATED March 13, 2020 (COURT TV): A jury found Andre Warner guilty of First-Degree Murder in the death of 27-year-old Adam Hilarie. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. They say Adam had a beaming smile, kind heart, and a huge love for the Florida State Seminoles. Oops, something didn't work. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. In August 2016, Hailey Bustos and Andre Maurice Warner of Auburndale, Joshua Ellington of Lake Alfred and Gary Terrel Gray of Lakeland were indicted on multiple charges, including first-degree murder, in the shooting death of 27-year-old Adam Hilarie in his Auburndale apartment. Father killed in online dating plot, convicted killer faces death They will next appear in court on Sept. 27. Crime Scene photos showing the bloody crime scene and Adam Hilaries lifeless body shown to jury. Hilarie, 27, was selfless and charming, members of his family tell PEOPLE. The pair went bowling and returned to his apartment following their first date . As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Several hundred people are expected at Hilaries funeral, and more than 100 attended a vigil for him last weekend. Man, did he praise that little girl, Angel says. This defendant, Andre Warner, thought it was really funny how Adam Hilarie was begging for his life, Ducharme told jurors. The judge told the juror that the information was incorrect and would update all jurors this afternoon. DATING APP MURDER | "Please don't kill me." Adam Hilaire's - YouTube You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Police have arrested four individuals for their involvement in the homicide. Adam was preceded in death. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. A young Florida father is dead and four suspects are in custody after, police allege, he was likely lured into a violent robbery by an 18-year-old woman he met on a popular dating site. But the criminals are getting smarter, too. You can always change this later in your Account settings. The dates scheduled are October 19 to November 6. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. The juror works at Aldi Supermarket, and there was a discussion of him returning to work during the trial. Family members linked to this person will appear here. We don't wear the rival colors. Man killed after meeting woman on dating website - KJRH She allegedly said she didnt know Hilarie would die, according to the paper. No. Dozens gathered for a candlelight vigil outside the apartment where the deadly shooting happened in Hilarie's memory Saturday night. "Please don't take my life, I have a 5-year-old daughter" Some of the last words spoken by single father, Adam Hilarie according to key witness Hailey Bustos. Add to your scrapbook. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Denzel Raikowski, who was romantically involved with Hailey Bustos around the time of the incident, testifies he saw Bustos, Warner and the remaining two codefendants all leave together and then return the night of the murder. A month earlier, Hilarie, 27, had broken up with his longtime girlfriend, with whom he shared a 5-year-old daughter, and he had posted his profile on the dating website, Ducharme said. Andrew Warner, Gary Gray and Joshua Ellington have been charged in the death of Adam Hilarie. 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. GUILTY - FL - Adam Hilarie, 27, murdered in his Auburndale - Websleuths DATING APP MURDER TRIAL | "I had my baby right there." Adam Hilarie's Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. When Warner and Gray returned to the car, they were laughing that Hilarie had begged for his life as he kneeled on the floor, a gun pointed at his head, she said. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. Warner, 27, was also found guilty of Conspiracy to Commit Robbery and Robbery with a Deadly Weapon. They're still investigating the crime and so far, have not made any arrests. If not for yourself, then for my daughter," said Shayla Mills, Lajaya's mother. Its a reflection of impact Hilarie had on others, his family says: Ever a protector of people, he would always put others first. Judge Jalal Harb has granted the defenses motion to dismiss the jury panel from Warners trial and select a new jury panel for the penalty phase. I am praying for their family, because I can imagine what theyre going through, she says, adding, And Im still praying for them [the suspects]. Friends and family tell ABC Action News he was shot to death. "To avoid becoming a victim of these crimes, we urge members of the public to arrange meetings with online vendors in public places, such as local police departments," John Horn, the assistant U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Georgia, said following the sentencing hearing of a Craigslist robber. A sharp dresser and avid Florida State University fan, as the rest of the family is, Hilarie would dress LaJaya in fan gear, too. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Our thoughts are with the loved ones of the victim at this time. Please enter your email and password to sign in. That is what's going on, he said. Friends and family set up a fundraiser to help pay for funeral expenses. 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. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Failed to remove flower. Hilarie Miller Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information - Legacy.com The next night, Bustos arrived at Hilaries home with Andre Warner, Gary Gray and Joshua Ellington. Its a good possibility [Bustos lured Hilarie with the dating site], Ray said. 2023 www.theledger.com. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Whatever He decides.. Andre Warner - Murder of Adam Hilarie - 2020 Trial: 27-year-old Adam Hilarie went on a date with 18-year-old Hailey Bustos after meeting on the dating app PlentyofFish. That night, she reportedly texted him: I had a good time and would to see you again, all while conspiring with three others to rob the young father. Join Facebook to connect with Adam Hilarie and others you may know. Tells them it has no place in his courtroom after Ducharme says that is ridiculous referring to Norgard. Mom Urged Son to Get Help, 'Turn His Life Around.' Adam C. " Boobie" Hilarie, age 27 of Auburndale passed away Friday, August 19, 2016. A few hours later, the pair ended up at his place, where they talked a bit more and met up with his roommate. And on dating sites, would-be scammers have a trump card: People are irrational when they're looking for love. Local news outlets report that 27-year-old Adam Hilarie was found dead last week at his Auburndale home. Click here to get breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases in the True Crime Newsletter. WATCH LIVE | 4 arrested in murder of Auburndale father. Sorry! His service continues for now. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. They were all charged with conspiracy to commit robbery, robbery with a firearm/deadly weapon and first degree murder. But both mother and son have made some peace with the violent crime. Police were initially called to investigate a suspicious death and later ruled Hilarie's death a homicide. He posted multiple photos of his daughter on his Facebook page, calling her "Princess." 3 about 6:45 a.m. Aug. 19. This account has been disabled. Failed to report flower. Policy | Do Not Sell My Info | Privacy Center | Cookie Policy | Terms Of Use, Posted at 12:00 PM, October 19, 2020 and last updated 12:52 PM, February 14, 2023, Murdaugh Trial: Lingering Unanswered Questions, SC Attorney Says Satterfield Case is Up Next. Then, Hilarie dropped his date off at home. Search above to list available cemeteries. Believed to Be Victims of Alleged 'Shopping Cart Killer,' Police Say. Anna says shes heard stories of the suspects families being threatened and doesnt like that. But Assistant State Attorney Kristie Ducharme told jurors that Bustos initially told detectives she had gone on a date with Hilarie, but he had dropped her off and that was all she knew. Adam was born August 1, 1979 in Syracuse, New York to Hilarie Beam Zani and Thomas Zani and grew up in Tully, New York. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. They later got in a fight over payment and smashed the TVs and threw away the iPhone. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. 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. Polk jury convicts Andre Warner of 'PlentyOfFish' home-invasion murder He was an amateur boxer and mixed martial arts fighter, an excellent athlete, with a job interview planned just days. Detectives told WFLA they feared victims would be afraid to come forward because they would be embarrassed telling people how they got robbed. But she drove away and escaped, said Ray, the deputy police chief. "If she hasn't done it before, then she has talked to people who have done it.". As the woman allegedly sat outside the victims home, hours after their date, three men were allegedly robbing him inside, according to the Orlando Sentinel. "That was his world.". 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