A young woman's life was tragically cut short in a Pensacola, Florida, Home Depot when her boyfriend, fueled by a false belief she gave him an STD, opened fire, taking her life in a premeditated act of violence. Keith Agee, 20, was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison for the shooting death of Brooklyn Sims, 18.
Shocking details emerged during the trial, revealing Sheila Agee, Keith's mother, allegedly played a chilling role in the crime. Court documents and authorities cited by Court TV suggest Sheila worked with Sims at the store and provided Keith with her address on the day of the shooting. Text messages obtained by the Escambia County Sheriff's Office further support these claims, highlighting a disturbing exchange where Sheila reportedly wrote, "As long as you don't shoot me."
Sheriff Chip W. Simmons expressed outrage over the case, stating, "The murder itself is unbelievable, but to know the mother knew about it and helped coordinate it is incomprehensible."
While Keith's motive was driven by a false belief, the state presented evidence during the trial confirming Sims did not have an STD. Assistant State Attorney Bridgette Jensen, striving to restore Sims' dignity, commented, "I know in the grand scheme of things it doesn't matter, but we just wanted to give Miss Sims a little bit of dignity."
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Heartbreaking statements from Sims' mother and friend echoed through the courtroom. Her mother, now raising Sims' daughter, shared, "I don't hate Keith, but I can't forgive him. That day, Casey lost her mother, her father, and her grandmother." Sims' friend, Tiyanna Thomas, expressed the immense grief and impact of the loss, saying, "Every morning when I wake up, Brooklyn crosses my mind, and I cry because she didn't deserve what happened to her."
Sheila Agee, facing first-degree murder charges, maintains her innocence and awaits trial.
This tragic case serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of domestic violence and the importance of seeking help if you or someone you know is experiencing abuse. The National Domestic Violence Hotline offers confidential support and resources 24/7 in more than 170 languages. Call 1-800-799-7233 or visit thehotline.org for assistance.
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