Dedrick Devonshay Williams

Dedrick Devonshay Williams (born March 6, 1979) is an American criminal from Jacksonville, Florida who was convicted of the murder of rapper XXXTentacion on June 18th 2018. He was sentenced to life in prison for first-degree murder with a firearm and armed robbery with a firearm.

Early Life
Robert Allen, Dedrick’s father worked as an electrician while his mother drove trucks. Williams’ grew up in poverty and had difficulty reading due to dyslexia which caused him problems throughout school. As a teenager he began selling drugs to make money and soon became involved in gang activity resulting in multiple arrests including one for possession of marijuana when he was 17 years old; however most charges were dismissed or dropped by prosecutors because they lacked evidence connecting him to any crime committed. In 2014 he served four months’ jail time after pleading no contest to perjury during jury selection related case where police searched home without warrant but that charge too got eventually dropped out later on by judge citing lack sufficient evidence against defendant

Arrest & Trial On July 10 2018, two weeks after killing , Dedrick Devonshay Williams along with three other suspects were arrested following reports linking them all together . The prosecution argued that there was enough DNA found at scene matching Mr William’s profile along with video surveillance footage placing him close vicinity night incident happened . After almost five days long trial ending November 20th 2019 , jurors unanimously decided convicting representing defendants guilty first degree murders charged .. At sentencing phase held December 11 2019 , presiding judge handed down maximum penalty allowable law i e mandatory sentence 25 year imprisonment followed additional 4 decades behind bars making total 49 years incarceration before eligibility parole hearing.. Presiding Judge also ordered pay restitution amount $19 million dollars victim family claim arising out damages suffered loss their loved ones …

Legacy & Death Following conviction court sentence imposed upon Mr Dedricke Devonshay has been widely criticized media commentators alike many opining harshness punishment particularly given young age offender 39 when received sentennce.. Others questioned extent justice system failed protect vulnerable citizens like deceased artist since societal pressures fail deter people engaging acts violence…. Despite negative public opinion surrounding matter though it must be said crime committed here could not simply overlooked ignored despite mitigating circumstances… Sadly tragedy doesn’t end here cause death himself occurred just recently January 23 2020 few hours prior scheduled release date corrections facility located Polk County USA owing natural causes still being investigated authorities …. His passing marks somber occasion both prisoner rehabilitation advocates victims rights groups everywhere seeking find balance between upholding rule law maintaining human dignity value life even those violate society norms values…..