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Triple Murder Suspect Boyette Shoots Woman, Steals Vehicle During Beulah Home Invasion
February 6, 2017
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UPDATE: New photos released of Boyette and Rice, although deputies say she may now have orange hair. ECSO will not say when or where the photos were taken.
4pm – Sheriff David Morgan says woman shot in home invasion robbery this morning — Kayla Crocker — is in critical condition.
No information that Boyette has changed vehicles…vehicle has not been recovered.
Sheriff criticized those publishing false information or rumors on Facebook, other social media, wasting department resources to follow fake info.
Investigations on smaller property crimes being suspended, freeing investigators to work on Boyette case.
Earlier update:
Vehicle stolen, woman shot during Beulah home invasion and robbery 6:30 Monday morning. Victim identified as 28-year old Kayla Crocker, currently in the hospital. Two year old son in house not harmed.
A 2006 white Chevrolet Cobalt with Florida tag 9613BJ was stolen. The vehicle may have right passenger door damage and it has a skull and cross-bone sticker on the back window. William Boyette was involved, according to Sheriff David Morgan. He and Mary Rice committed the crime, made a purchase at a local Shell Station and then proceeded to get breakfast at Hardee’s.
Rice has dyed her hair orange. Boyette did not exit the vehicle at the Shell or Hardees.
“Once again our suspect is mobile,” Sheriff David Morgan said. “We have called in all of our available resources.”
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A massive manhunt continued Sunday and into Monday for William “Billy” Eugene Boyette Jr., a suspect in three recent murders, as the reward for his arrest increased by $1,000.
Boyette, 44, is a suspect in the shooting death of 30-year old Alicia Greer and 39-year old Jacqueline Moore in Milton at the Emerald Sands Inn on Tuesday and 52-year old Peggy Broz Friday morning in Lillian, AL.
Law enforcement officers in multiple counties spent Sunday following up on alleged sightings of Boyette, but all turned out not to be him.
He allegedly stole the victim’s car Friday in Lillian. That vehicle was found abandoned in Beulah Saturday morning on Nine Mile Road near the I-10 intersection, not far from Navy Federal. That led authorities to believe that he might be in Escambia County where he has family ties. A K-9 search around the car turned up nothing.
“I want to emphasize to the community that we are looking now, aggressively, for someone who is a killer in our community,” Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan said during a joint news conference Saturday afternoon.
“Some are saying, ’sheriff, you’re scaring our community.’ I hope I am. If Mr. Boyette and his family are listening, I intend to aggressively pursue anyone that aids, abets or assists in any way in Mr. Boyette’s continued evasion of law enforcement,” Morgan said. “We have reason to believe that he’s involved in three homicides to date. For God’s sake, let’s don’t make it four.”
Morgan, referring to Boyette as a killer, encouraged residents to be vigilant and on the lookout for him.
“I cannot overemphasize how dangerous this suspect is,” Morgan said. “Do not — I repeat, do not — in any way attempt to contact or have contact with Mr. Boyette. Get on your telephone and notify law enforcement. Citizens are not equipped to deal with this.”
He may in the company of Mary Barbara Craig Rice, 37 of Milton (pictured left). She has been missing for two days.
“We do not know where Rice is an accomplice or a hostage,” Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Office Sgt. Rich Aloy said.
Morgan acknowledged that Rice could even be dead.
“Is that a distinct possibility? Of course it is. That’s part of why we’re so concerned,” the Escambia sheriff said.
A reward for information leading to the arrest of Boyette had grown to $11,000 by Sunday night. Anyone with information on Boyette’s whereabouts should call 911. Authorities said he is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached.
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All my deer hunters out there in the woods everywhere keep your eyes open for the two killers you know the two legged ones, remember they would kill you in a heartbeat, always have the first shot, don’t go by yourself
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A employee of mine told me that they we in the CVS on Davis Hwy & Olive Rd yesterday at some time, and the police were called after they left can anyone check on this ?
Good question…where ARE the helicopters? Even if the ECSD doesn’t have one, we are surrounded by military bases that do, and local law enforcement is working with state agencies that also do. People are starting to question the efforts of Sheriff Morgan. Road blocks, dogs, helicopters, planes should be 24/7 but we just aren’t seeing it.
Sorry, neither looks like their carrying a gun to me. His hand is in the same manner but it isn’t a gun. The butt where the magazine goes is too long, too small, and rounded. The slide is way dramatically falred and much too big. If anything, the closest thing would be an uzi or mac.
I got something for both of them they call it 00 buckshot now if that don’t work this will it’s called 44 magnum guaranteed to work everytime no trial no jury no problem oh yeah problem solved
@tom….this is not gods plans. This is the devil and all his evils. This couple have no morals or belief in god. I hope they are caught soon and dealt with swiftly and not left to our justice system to screw up.
@ososixfifijfb
The picture was taken at 1030 Sunday morning as stated on numerous websites. As far as where: There are several people on here and I’m sure on other websites calling for vigilante justice against this monster.(I’d never condone or incite that behavior on social media..ever. It doesn’t look good in the eyes of a jury.) It is one thing to use a weapon for protection. It is entirely a different thing to go from victim to hunter.
Can you imagine the chaos that would ensue if L.E was searching in an area and members of the public looking to get the reward or put this monster down showed up? It would be a tactical nightmare not to mention a big safety issue. Imagine the blood shed and loss of life if boyette opened fire on everybody there. Also if I had this footage and I turned it over to local law enforcement and they told the public where I lived that could be a big safety concern for me because now this serial killer and/or anybody who might be helping him knew who snitched him out and where to find me. Plus telling the public would give leo’s a big disadvantage by telling the thug where they are looking.
@tina freeman
Amen, I join you in this prayer.
Terry They family if helping this murdering scumbag will NOT just have their stuff taken THEY will be arrested and the kids taken away! Police do NOT look kindly on people aiding a serial murderer! Stay Safe everyone and Pray+
@tom bodette
Dude, your crazy is showing!!
God doesn’t kill people and this monster is not a mercy killer. He is an abusive woman beater who killed his girlfriend and her friend for calling the police after he beat her and he is killing and attacking other defenseless women to stay Out of jail. He is a killer, a thief and a coward and you are just plain crazy and delusional.
God has a plan for everyone. We may agree or disagree with what it is but that does not matter in the grand scheme of things these are but drops in the bucket. Billy has carried out part of Gods plan. The blessed souls were already dead and billy is carrying the mail. If not for him it would be someone else. if not for now it would be some time else. Stay tuned to see the plan God has laid out for billy and who shall be his Arjuna for he is already dead.
Sure would be nice to have a helicopter with heat seeking capability,especially if they are staying outdoors. Didn’t we use to have one of those ???
What it all comes down to is we are scared and just want him gone.
FL Arrests have him logged in at 6′1″ 233lbs. I hope he dies a slow painful death..
I leave for work at 0530 and return well after 20:00 for the next three days. I never leave home with my Sig but I sure wish our Leo’s would get him already. It is however, a double edged sword because we know this maniac isn’t going to go down without a fight and I feel very scared for the Leo’s involved in taking him down. Be safe Leo’s my prayers are with you.
Prayers for Ms. Crocker and family.
Also for LEO’S
Looks like this can only end one way.
I would bet she intended to dye her hair blonde and it turned out orange. Either that or he forced her to dye her hair and she made it come out wrong so it would stand out instead of it helping to hide who she was?
I hope they are caught/stopped soon. Having to stay on high alert 24/7 is distracting from the norms of life.
Condolences to the families of those our community has lost
What is his height and weight???? I can’t believe no one has posted that! Eye color? Anything else that would identify him? I mean am I looking for a 4foot tall guy or a 6.5 foot guy?
@ Tina Freeman, I’m agreeing with you in prayer! Come one, everybody….prayer will do this when nothing else will. They need to be stopped! Now!!
I hope it’s not true but, I’ve read a post someone wrote that they called in a tip about them being at the shell gas station to crime stoppers instead of calling 911 because they wanted the reward money. This could have caused a big delay in the police responding. The person said crime stoppers told them it would be after 1:00 before an officer could take their report. As they have to investigate all reports.
Now that we know that they took off on foot after dumping the first car close to Navy Federal, why do you think the dogs were not able track them?
damn everybody be safe
Mary Rice (Sand Paper Face) ain’t no hostage. Whatever happens to him needs to happen to her.
Who got close enough take this recent picture of them coming out of the woods or was it a remote camera?
Just wondering if the car was equipped with onstar. If so, even with no service, it can be tracked through gps. Just curious.
I live in Lillian, it only goes to prove that you are not guaranteed safety no matter who you are or where you live. I live 2 blocks from the murder scene of Peggy Broz, it could have been me or anyone who was unfortunate enough to be in the right place at the wrong time. I would not hesitate a second if I had the opportunity to take this animal out. I agree with Sedition about a citizen militia. We need to be ready I just heard that he shot a 4th woman. She is pregnant and is in critical condition, I think it was near nine mile somewhere..
Are those pictures (of the two of them in the woods) from a game camera?
Also forgot to ask are they still driving the car they stole or have they ditched it already?
The girl died her hair a different color so obviously she is helping him. Plus take another look at the picture. They are both carrying guns. If there was a reward for the girl too it would probably help locate him since she is the one who apparently got out at Shell station & at Hardee’s on pf.
Don’t you just love that woman carrying all the crap and walking behind him? Any woman with moxie is at least going to hit him with the jug. He has to know all of these women, reminds me of Manson except this time he is doing the killing. Can’t we have open season on this pig for 1 hour? All of us want just one shot. Lord, please let this end. Anyone seen any helicopters in the sky?
Women- do not make yourself easy targets! Obviously this freak show has a thing for assaulting women; do not make yourself an easy target. Be alert, be aware, and be prepared. Lock it and load it. Exhibit A of why we need concealed carry.
There has to be something keeping him in our area. Unfinished business of some sort.
This is getting ridiculous now. Somebody needs to put both of these folks in the ground LEO or otherwise.
My question is why won’t they say when and where the photo was taken? Shouldn’t we need to be aware where they are if they’re are walking on foot in the woods?
We need the FBI down here to capture him!!! Before he kill more
I just don’t get it. They dropped the car on Beulah Rd by Navy Federal ? No one saw them?? There were cars on that road at that time.They had dogs out,,but they “didn’t pick up anything” ???? They were WALKING !! And the dogs didn’t pick up anything?? OK. They got GAS and BREAKFAST in an area that is FULL of cars going to work???? They made it to the Florida/Alabama line welcome center????? WHY WAS THERE NOT A BLOCKADE ON THE LINE ?????? What is WRONG? This is turning into the Keystone Cops ! Now,,they are IN THE WOODS ?? I tell you,,there’s a WHOLE BUNCH of good ole boys that live out there. They better pray one of them don’t shoot them both. JUST GET THEM !!!
@Nip it in the Bud
I couldn’t agree more. He is a repeat offending felon with a rap sheet a mile long, and yet the Libtard judges ignored all the red flag warning signs and predictors of future behavior in this guy’s past. As far as I’m concerned they are complicit in the murder of three women and the hospitalization of another.
@Suzie B
I agree – it’s going to end badly. Hopefully he takes his own life before he takes the life of someone else.
I have a feeling that when LEOs catch up with him he won’t go quietly and he will lose his life in the process. I just hope no officers are injured when that happens.
God I come to you in faith knowing that You see this act of evil going on!I call forth the angels you have equipped to war for what is right and to expise this Boyette in Jesus name.I ask Father that you send forth those you have already made qualified to capture this man who walks in total darkness and cause him to come to justice in Jesus name.You God who sees and knows all things can make this end,for you are able!!
Let the weak and innocent come alive to protect yourselves if you see this nut just shoot not to injure but to kill if this fool comes in sight and have no regrets peroid I say shoot them both until DEAD DEAD DEAD !!!!!!
So did Kayla Crocker have any ties to Boyette at all was it just random to get a ride?
2 bullets is all that’s needed.
@ Fr÷da on February 6th, 2017 12:11 a
“I wish he would turn his self in before this gets worst I know he has a mom and children and it will only make it worst for them.maybe since they are helping him he can help them by lletting them collect the crime stoppers money. I just am really scared and there has to be more to this then what we see.”
Your statement in here “Maybe since they are helping him he can help them. . .” You should contact Law Enforcement to report this, don’t you think?
This is RIDICULOUS!
How do you go into the Shell Station and make a purchase and then go to Hardee’s for breakfast and NOT get caught? Where is the police presence?
I know LEOs are “aggressively” looking for him, but it’s far past the time to step up the efforts and be even more aggressive because right now our law enforcement and our citizens are losing badly and this thug is doing whatever he wants, whenever he wants and everyone is in extreme danger.
Citizens ARE equipped to handle this situation (although I’m starting to wonder if our sheriff is also) and it’s time we do so. Shoot him on sight!
He’s had plenty of opportunity to leave the area. Makes me wonder why he is staying around. It’s not gonna end well, no matter what at this point.
If I were wanted by the police the first thing I would do…..Dye my hair orange!
Obviously, these two are not rocket scientists. They will screw up and get caught. Everyone needs to be looking for these two.
HE NEEDS TO BE DEAD.
For those of you thinking his family are helping him, they are not. They are being held in protective custody because he has made threats against them. They are good people. And just as scared as everyone else.
If these liberal Judges would do there job and sentence these fine upstanding citizens they way the should be, 3 people would still be alive
He’s right in everyone’s face and still not caught whoever helps him needs to be charged to the fullest.
Law enforcement needs to call DOG THE BOUNTY HUNTER
Just shows how stupid boyette is…..girlfriend and accomplice died her hair orange!!!!
Come on folks.
Riding around town getting gas and breakfast.
Somebody has got to see them.
This is ridiculous! Someone is helping to hide them! But my biggest question is whether there is any connection between him and/or Mary Rice and these four women. I’m betting there is.
Well in my view the community should be concerned with someone like this running around. If his family is helping him then they deserve to be prosecuted to fullest extent of the law and, I know this sounds harsh but, take all their property and items for the victims families. As someone stated, a real man does not do this stuff to women. I can say that if I ran across him, all I need to know is it is him and the rest would be history while I collect my reward. Better him down and the people of the state not having to pay many years for him to sit behind bars waiting on appeals before a needle is inserted or given a life sentence where he is better off that the general public. Harsh view, YES, but one from a retired officer from another state who knows that some are no different than a rebid animal due to their actions. How do you deal with that?
>>>Can you find out if he was involved in the reason for the search around Munson area this past weekend
Not related.
William,
Can you find out if he was involved in the reason for the search around Munson area this past weekend and if any connection to the area? A lot of rumors going around???
You notice its all helpless women see I’m a man this bottom feeder won’t try someone like me so you got to ask why the answer is he is weak and scared because a man will break him from sucking eggs and killing innocent people also if his family is caught helping him they are just as guilty remember 1shot is all I need just 1
Boyette is an uneducated druggie thug who should be killed on first sight.
Yes he knew the ladies in Milton. Alicia Greer was his gf.
I wish somebody would just find this guy and give him a lethal case of lead poisoning already.
He knew at least one of the women he killed at the motel.
Offering a $5,000 reward for locating Mary Rice would likely lead to his capture sooner. She is more likely to make contact with family and friends if she is able.
I have seen no reward offered to hasten her return.
I wish he would turn his self in before this gets worst I know he has a mom and children and it will only make it worst for them.maybe since they are helping him he can help them by lletting them collect the crime stoppers money. I just am really scared and there has to be more to this then what we see.
Can anyone confirm if Mr. Boyette knew these ladies? Not that it really matters but wondering of the motive. Thinking he killed the lady in Lilian for her car, but the two ladies that lost their lives in Milton??? Was that intentional because he knew one or both of them?? Confused….do we have a women killer on the losse or is he motivated for some other reason? End the day….it doesn’t really mater, just wondering because the news has yet to say. Praying he is taken care of soon or that the ESCO finds him quickly. Lock and load ladies! Praying for everyone’s safety. Special prayer for our men and women in blue!!! God bless and stay safe!
@ Hawghead…no need for a .50 cal. A short barrel 12 pump loaded with your choice of deer load will take care of the situation, without taking out your neighbors property.
@ Bob….Interesting comment. If I remember, the person who turned in the red van from the Beulah murders, called 911 instead of “crimestoppers.” Unless something happened in the meantime, they did not get a reward because of the spiderweb of mess they are listening to.
>>>Is this in anyway connected to the car that wrecked on rocky branch and quintette Friday night? Do they think he may have been the driver?
No connection.
I guess it’s time for me to break out the 50 BMG….May God have mercy on him because the 50 cal. will not…..
Is this in anyway connected to the car that wrecked on rocky branch and quintette Friday night? Do they think he may have been the driver?if not do they have that driver yet.thanks am a rocky branch resident.
Lock and load identify your target engage and terminate.
You got him @bob? Call both just to make sure! decisions..decisions..
Image in my head…standing over the guy, with a gun in your hand, phone in hand, messaging NE…What to do— what to do??
Bounty Hunter!
$$$$$
ha ha
just kidding
This man has no rights at this point. He needs,to be put down like the animal that he is. The first two were probably personal targets. No matter who or where they are, no one deserves to killed, except this guy. He has snapped and gone completely wild now and it’s time for a mercy killing – a mercy to all citizens in both counties and beyond. Let’s not have a long trial so that he can be on a reality show with a bunch of liberals who claim his mommy made him do it.
Quick, deadly and with no further danger to anyone – especially our fine Law Enforcement personnel. Anyone else notice that there are no protests against law enforcement over this? Seems like Law Enforcement is all of a sudden the good guys when the general population is in danger.
God Bless and protect ANYONE involved in ridding our counties of this waste of skin.
Jasmine, He didn’t find his wife dead!!! He is the one killing these women! You need to read and figure out what is happening!!
Who is putting up the reward? If I call 911 do I still get it or do I need to call Crimestoppers?
I count myself lucky enough to have known the victim, Peggy Broz. She is/was a wonderful, beautifull person. I am heart sick for her family. There are no better people than the Broz family. Please pray for them.
As for this rabid animal. I hope the number of breaths he takes are few and he hurrys to his place in hell. If seen, shoot first ask questions later!
Boyette is a coward that likes to murder women.
@Jeremy Bryan
You not only hit the nail on the head, you drove it straight through the board.
I’m not talking about gathering a “lynch mob” as some will undoubtedly tag them. As you put it perfectly, an armed Citizen’s Posse could potentally corner this animal and give him the choice to be taken in alive…or otherwise if he chose to fight back.
There are far more armed citizens than there are cops and we could blanket this county. This freak needs to be taken off of the streets fast before he takes another life.
This Citizen is EQUIPPED to deal with this, by the time DAVID MORGAN reacts a whole community will be dead.
Sheriff Morgan:
>>>>> “residents be vigilant and on the lookout for him.”
Read between the lines folks….
That may not necessary mean go inside and cower and lock your doors….
@Sedition and Jeremy Bryan
Just to add to that. I seriously believe if he is taken taken out by a group of citizens and they are wise enough to simple say “man down” and call law enforcement. And when they come and ask what happened, “what do you have to say about this?”You should all simply say, “I will co operate, I plead the fifth amendment, am I free to go?”
It work both ways. It’s time we take our country and our streets back but in co operation with law and order be smart about it though. Just some thoughts. And do not get on social media or brag.or if media shows up…no comment. Period.
It is our country and our right to bear arms and to pursue life liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Be smart but be right.
That’s my opinion.
Jasmine Carter..Boyette isn’t the one that found his wife dead on the ground..Boyette is the one that killed lady in Lillian for her vehicle after Boyette had already killed 2 ladies at Emerald Sands motel..
To ” confused” and “Jasmine Carter”, Mrs. Broz husband (not Boyette) found his wife on the ground outside of their Lillian Alabama home. .. Boyette is suspected of killing two ladies in Milton Fl before traveling to Lillian Al where he killed Mrs. Broz and stole her car.
I agree with “Sedition”. Citizens are PLENTY equipped to deal with this. At this point, the law is not protecting US from HIM.
The law is protecting HIM from a citizen posse. There would be armed groups out searching right now if we wouldn’t get arrested for it.
Jasmine Carter…
What do you mean “he found his wife dead on the ground”?
Have there been any other developments?
“Some are saying, ’sheriff, you’re scaring our community.’
Well good, I hope you’re scared enough to the point to realize we don’t live in Mayberry USA and this killer has family in Pensacola helping him. You need to be scared to the point that your are locking your doors when you sleep and are paying attention to what’s going on around you. Even without this psychopath loose on our street, the crime rate in our county would shock the majority of you, it’s frightening. Regardless of what cute spin they put on the numbers, this dirtbag just adds to the rest of the scum that hides and feeds within our community. A good reason why you should keep your doors locked and stop leaving your guns in your car, especially unlocked cars!!!!
Hope he’s caught soon.
Now about that editors note and no story….
i think the only reason he is doing this is because he found his wife dead on the ground so that is why he killed 3 girls.
Morgan claims: ” Citizens are not equipped to deal with this.”
Hate to tell you sweet-cheeks…citizens have been equipped to deal with things like this since before this country was founded, you government elitist.