Crazy moment murderer lunges at father of teen he killed over Yeezy shoes in courtroom
A convicted murderer was seen lashing out at the father of a teenager he killed over a pair of Yeezy sneakers.
Adrian Crosby, 23, was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison in a Florida courtroom on Friday for fatally shooting Andrea Camps Lacayo, 18, in 2020 during a violent shoe swap.
As the young woman’s father, Alex Camps, addressed his daughter’s killer as “animal” and “monster” during his victim impact statement, Crosby swore at the man and suddenly lunged at him.
Several Miami-Dade correctional officers restrained Camps before dragging him from the courtroom, while the murdered girl’s family also had to be held back from the killer.
“You are the epitome of the evil and darkness that this world represents,” the father told Crosby. ‘There’s only one place where animals like you belong, and that’s in prison for the rest of your life.
After hearing testimony from the father of the teenager he killed in court on Friday, Adrian Crosby, 23, dramatically lunged at the family and swore before being escorted out.
Andrea Camps Lacayo, 18, was fatally shot on April 7, 2020 after she and her boyfriend Sergio Berben met 19-year-old George Walton to sell a pair of Yeezy sneakers. Crosby suddenly shot the couple during the exchange
“This court today reaffirmed the truth that we are all seeking – the truth that you are a fool, a liar and a monster because of what you did to not only Andrea, but our entire family and friends,” he added to.
Crosby then angrily replied: “What the f*ck are you talking about b****?” as he stood up and stormed toward his victim’s grieving family.
On April 7, 2020, Camps Lacayo and her boyfriend Sergio Berben set up an exchange with 19-year-old George Walton, hoping to sell the $935 pair of Adidas sneakers launched by rapper Kanye West.
The couple, trying to make extra money during the Covid-19 pandemic, met Walton outside an abandoned home in Homestead.
Walton asked the young couple if he could try on the expensive shoes, but Berben insisted he show proof of payment first, according to an arrest report obtained by NBC Miami.
Crosby then approached Berben’s vehicle on the driver’s side and opened fire on him and his high school sweetheart.
Camps Locayo’s father, Alex Camps, looks back at Crosby after cursing him during his statement, surrounded by family
Camps Locayo was shot at least once in the torso, while Berben was grazed in the arm by a bullet.
Berben then frantically drove away before pulling over to the side of the road, where he realized his girlfriend was dying.
By the time first responders arrived, they noticed Camps Locayo losing consciousness, the outlet reported.
The couple was rushed to Jackson South Medical Center, where Camps Lacayo died during surgery. NBC Miami reported this at the time.
Both Walton and Crosby were arrested in connection with her murder.
Although Walton did not fire the gun, he was convicted in February of first-degree murder and attempted murder. A judge also sentenced him to life behind bars.
Young woman’s father called his daughter’s killer an ‘animal’ and ‘monster’ during his victim impact statement moments before Crosby’s outburst
At the time of the gruesome crime, Camps Locayo was shot at least once in the torso, while Berben was grazed in the arm by a bullet. She later died in hospital during surgery. (Photo: the young couple)
Crosby’s trial began Tuesday and on Friday he was found guilty of first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and attempted robbery with a deadly weapon.
During the emotional trial, Berben told jurors: “He shot my girlfriend and tried to kill me too.”
Camps Lacayo was a senior and the captain of her high school’s dance team
Miami-Dade Police Officer Jenna Parmenter also testified, recalling the moment the young woman asked “if she was okay.”
“She faded again and closed her eyes,” Parmenter said.
After the courtroom outburst, Crosby was brought back inside without Camps Lacayo’s family, where he was handed two life sentences by Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Miguel M. De la O.
The killer was also given a 25-year prison sentence for attempted robbery.
On Saturday, the victim’s father shared on Facebook his thoughts on his daughter receiving justice years after her death.
“Today we put the murderer of our daughter Andrea behind bars for life. Even today, as I write these words, I can’t believe this happened to such a sweet, innocent soul.
The couple met Walton (left) that day when he asked to try on the shoes before showing proof of purchase. Crosby (right) then approached the couple and opened fire before driving away. Both were arrested and sentenced to life in prison
Her family also started a foundation for her called Andrea’s Smiles For Hope, where they collect donations to support sick children in their community.
“This is not a victory because it still doesn’t take away the pain and it doesn’t bring our daughter back to us. What we can do now is heal from all the pain and suffering this has caused. We love you Andrea and we will always keep your spirit and memory alive. RIP,” he wrote.
Camps Lacayo was a senior and the captain of her high school’s dance team.
She would graduate from Terra Environmental Research Institute and planned to study nursing at Florida International University.
Since her tragic death, her mother and father have both kept their daughter’s memory alive by posting photos of Camps Lacayo every March for her birthday.
Her family also started a foundation for her called ‘Andrea’s Smiles For Hope’ where they collect donations to support sick children in their community.
“Fulfilling Andrea’s dream to bring joy, happiness and hope to children battling cancer,” says the… Instagram of the fundraiser bio mentioned.