The Quadruple Murder Crime Spree of Billy Boyette and Mary Rice

The Initial Murders in Milton, Florida

• 💥 On January 31st, 2017, two women, Alicia Greer and Jacqueline Moore, were found shot dead in a hotel room in Milton, Florida.
• 💔 Alicia Greer had a tumultuous relationship with her boyfriend, Billy Boyette, who had a history of violence and drug abuse.
• ⚠️ Boyette was identified as the prime suspect, and the incident escalated into a week-long manhunt and killing spree.

The Alabama Killing and Mary Rice's Involvement

• 🚗 The spree extended to Lillian, Alabama, where Peggy Bros was murdered in her driveway and her car stolen, suggesting an accomplice was involved.
• ❓ Mary Rice, a new girlfriend of Billy Boyette, was reported missing around the same time and became a person of interest.
• ⛓️ Surveillance footage showed Mary and Billy together in stolen vehicles, raising questions about whether she was a hostage or an accomplice.

Escalation and the Florida Murders

• 🌲 Mary claimed Billy held her at gunpoint, forcing her to participate in his crimes, including driving and buying supplies.
• 🏡 The crime spree continued in Florida with the murder of Kayla Crocker, whose car was stolen, and her toddler son was present during the murder.
• 🚗 Evidence suggested Mary's involvement in tying up Kayla and assisting in the car theft, despite her claims of duress.

Capture and Conviction

• 📍 The spree ended in West Point, Georgia, where police located Kayla Crocker's stolen car outside a motel.
• 🔫 Mary Rice surrendered, but Billy Boyette died by suicide inside the motel room.
• ⚖️ Mary Rice's story unraveled under police questioning, revealing inconsistencies and lies about her role.
• 💔 She was found guilty of first-degree murder and accessory after the fact, receiving a life sentence plus 30 years, while Billy Boyette died before facing trial.