Summary
Highlights
A 911 call reports a shooting in Navarre, Florida. Deputies arrive to find 24-year-old Kobe Vincent deceased, and his four-year-old daughter traumatized nearby. Initial theories range from robbery to a street deal gone wrong. The victim's mother, Christy, arrives and reveals Kobe's recent custody battle and involvement with drugs, expressing her fear for his lifestyle.
Detectives inform Rachel Moore, Kobe's ex-girlfriend and the child's mother, of his death. Rachel recounts the turbulent relationship and her reasons for separating from Kobe, including his drug use and neglectful behavior towards their child. She describes the recent court decision that granted Kobe 50/50 custody, which she strongly opposed, and the emotional toll it took on her.
Detectives question Rachel and Christy about the murder. Rachel explains her absence from the crime scene, stating she was trying to avoid drama. Detectives express skepticism about Rachel's claims, especially given the timing of the murder shortly after the custody ruling. Both Kobe's mother and ex-girlfriend suspect Rachel due to her previous statements about not wanting Kobe to have custody. Rachel's mother, Christy, is questioned about her presence at the crime scene and her attempts to hide information from Rachel.
Under intense questioning and confronting with evidence, Rachel reveals she contacted her former stepfather, Jason Curtis, about the custody battle. She admits that Jason sent her pictures of weapons and made concerning statements about not having to worry about Kobe. Rachel confesses to deleting messages with Jason after the shooting, fearing they would look bad for her.
Despite her claims of innocence, Rachel Moore is arrested for tampering with evidence and accessory after the fact to murder, based on her communication with Jason Curtis and her attempts to conceal information. She expresses fear for her child's custody and the impact of the arrest on her life.
Jason Curtis is arrested in Alabama. During interrogation, he initially denies knowing Kobe Vincent or having any involvement, claiming he was home all day Sunday. However, police confront him with the fact that his girlfriend, Angela Faucet, confirmed they had traveled to Florida that day. Jason then changes his story, but still denies any knowledge of the murder, even when confronted with the possibility of Rachel's upcoming incarceration.
Angela Faucet provides details of their trip to Navarre, placing them at the Publix parking lot where the custody exchange occurred. Surveillance footage corroborates her statements. Detectives present Jason with a note found in his car containing Kobe Vincent's address, name, and car details, clearly linking him to the victim and the crime scene. Jason still denies pulling the trigger, but incriminating evidence mounts against him.
Christy Moore and Angela Faucet are subsequently arrested for accessory after the fact, despite Christy's charges later being dropped due to new evidence. Phone records place Jason at the crime scene during the murder. A ballistics test confirms Jason's revolver was the murder weapon. Ultimately, Jason Lane Curtis is convicted of first-degree premeditated murder and sentenced to natural life in prison. Rachel Moore is also convicted of first-degree premeditated murder and tampering with evidence, receiving a life sentence. The four-year-old girl, who told authorities "Mommy did it," is adopted by Kobe's mother.