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Pace Homicide Suspect Was ‘Smirking’, Provided Info Inconsistent With Crime Scene, Report States
January 3, 2023
An arrest report obtained by NorthEscambia.com states that a Pace murder suspect was “smirking” after the shooting and “what little information” she provided did not match the crime scene.
Chloe Colleen Davidson, 32, is charged with first degree felony homicide and a second degree felony weapons offense.
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a reported shooting in the 3900 block of Deerwood Circle in Pace about 1:40 a.m. Sunday.
According to investigators, Chloe Davidson shot her husband Douglas Davidson. Deputies found him in the kitchen of their home on Deerwood Circle and attempted to render aid until EMS arrived. He was pronounced deceased at 1:56 a.m.
Chloe Davidson made a few statements to deputies that were redacted from an arrest report. She then immediately stated that she wanted a lawyer.
“No visible injuries were observed on Chloe’s neck or other parts of her body. There were no scratches, bruises, cuts, or any other injuries consistent with Chloe’s statement. The crime scene did not match with what little information Chloe provided. There were no signs of any struggle and neither party had any wounds or marks consistent with any type of physical struggle,” the arrest report states.
“Chloe’s demeanor was fairly calm. When detectives left the room after her request for a lawyer, she was smirking,” the report continues.
The SRSO has said there is no evidence that the shooting was self defense.
Davidson was sworn in as an ECSO training deputy on August 5, 2022. According to the ECSO, she failed out of the training program and had not been employed by the department for at least the past 30 days.
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24 Responses to “Pace Homicide Suspect Was ‘Smirking’, Provided Info Inconsistent With Crime Scene, Report States”
Trajic,we don’t know what went on behind closed doors but we do know she murdered him
WHO CARES THAT THE REPORT STATED SHE SMIRKED! Not me. The fact of the matter here is there are children without their parents right now and another family without their son. No one knows what led up to this tragic incident so we don’t need to sit and cast judgement…a jury/judge will do that and then OUR GOD judges us all in the end. Yes, this is sad that a life was taken and another sits in jail. There’s way too many Domestic Violence cases it seems here lately. Just a sad sad thing all around. I will continue to pray for everyone involved in this.
@ Sherry Taylor, the report stating she was smirking is not an opioid, it’s a fact that was captured on video. So I guess if law enforcement arrives on a scene where someone is cry, shaken or trembling from an abusive attacking them that should be left out as well, gotcha.
Smirk is only a description of a smile, not an assumption of the emotion behind it.
@Sherry Taylor
Thats why you not a LEO.
There are tons of verbage in reports that do not need An editor in ignorance critiquing reports as you appear to be doing is way out of your league.
The LEO are busting their butt for Justice…from a vile scumbag that moved her kids away that day and murdered her husband.
And your worried about a D….word.
Pathetic keyboard Warrior
@bob brown
If someone is abusing you and your kids. Dam straight.
Only way they won’t do it again. To make sure your kids will never be hurt again you have to make the worst sacrifice. You do it.
And if in the end that was the wrong decision, she will pay for it in someway.
Not taking sides here, but it seems to me a police report just contain only facts of the case. Saying that she was “Smirking” is an opinion in a legal document. Not really sure that is proper.
@D, they probably failed to mention it because she KILLED someone. Who cares about all of your great accolades, when you actually murder someone. No one has the right to take another person’s life.
I only want to say as a work companion Doug was one of the nicest people I’ve ever met.God be with you Doug.
In headline they put “smirking”
About 20 years ago when I met chole I wasn’t a fan either. We were also in high school. That being said. Over 20 years I’ve watched her become a beautiful mother! She stated bedside to a child with cancer that was not even of her own blood ( Mr Davidson’s oldest) and went to the ends of the earth for him while taking care of a younger child and her family. But they failed to mention that anywhere here?!?! Everyone in this town knew about, and were fighting for this little boy BECAUSE of HER efforts! She even officially adopted him ❣️ she also has an amazing gift of taking pictures of newborns! Her pictures are heavenly as the littles in them!
I’m not personal friends with her, once again, but I can tell you from my personal experience, abuse behind the scenes of a perfect picture. And when the same people you’ve tried to ask for help from to save your family turn out to be the same ones then question YOU….your gonna “smirk”. I don’t even need to hear here side and I’m already standing on it.
Protect those babies at all cost. Our system is messed up.
Keep staying strong Chloe! Your babies didn’t lose you. You are still here.
Poker face is best
What a wonderful mother.
Sends those 3 Angels elsewhere so they couldnt be a wittness.
Despicable vile heinous.
I know thise 3 Angels appreciate that.
Whats going to be your last words
It’s all going to come out and we are going to see exactly the type of person Mrs. Davidson really is or isn’t. I have a good idea but I’ll keep that to myself. I will just say she appears to have been a handful to live with… there’s a word for it if Stanford hasn’t changed it.
@ Robert
“innocuous comments”
Its an opinion based on the investigators first hand on site accout.
Pehaps you need training
Good day Mr.Opinion Police
I’m 100% back-the-blue, but I also feel that they should refrain from making innocuous comments such as this. As you can see, it makes up the bulk of the comments here – a prospective jury pool.
Is there a guideline or one size fits all on shock or responses to a traumatic event? Do folks grieve differently? This ’smirk’ will have nothing to do with the outcome of the trial the facts or evidence will determine the fate of the accused. The trial will not take place on social media and/or the experts opinions. Let the process play out. Sadly the other side of the story was silenced and now that voice cannot defend or testify.
Nothing wrong with a smirk from anyone. It is how a person feels at the moment and not a positive expression. Mrs. Davidson did not agree to the questioning she was getting from Police. She mentioned wanting a lawyer and she smirked. Most likely irritated. So what. Take the smirk to court and it does not mean she is proud of what happened. And this did happen shortly after New Years Eve into New Years Day. No children at home, maybe too much partying and this could cause craziness in people. Many couples argue after a night of celebrations and parties. Just saying. Mrs. Davidson will get her turn to speak the reason.
I would certainly believe a Deputy knows pretty much first hand exactly what “smirking” is. Especially if the person is not being totally honest with the Deputies to begin with. And yes you can determine what went on behind closed doors if there was any kind of disturbance. Deputies are not only very well trained in these things but they deal with it on a daily basis.
This is probably gonna be brought up at the trial!!! And sometimes it’s a uncomfortable emotion but unfortunately the timing is detrimental to her case!!! You got to remember these guys and gals made the cut and work for a law enforcement agency and know thier job well so anything you say or do can be used in a court of law !!!! Sad for this young lady it’s really sad also for both family’s !!!!!
Amber I beg to differ when a person has bled to death on a kitchen floor I would expect maybe a tear or two…. but maybe we aren’t educated enough according to Amber the expert on facial expressions.
I’ll agree somewhat with Amber. A “smirk” is a pretty non-specific sort of expression, and a judgment call on the part of an observer. You’d have to know what she was thinking to infer the emotion behind her facial expression.
On the other hand, the fact that physical evidence did not agree with her statements is pretty cut and dry. And, again, a sad situation all around.
She could have been in shock. You never know what went on behind close doors.
My ex husband used to say that I was smirking when he would yell at me. We really can’t control our faces especially during a trumatic time. People really need to be more educated on such subjects!!
This is so terrible and heartbreaking for all involved. Those three kids lost both parents instantly. Praying for all involved to find some kind of peace.