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03-04-2025
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Xavier Williams case: State Attorney's Office to share 'significant development' on Thursday
The Brief The State Attorney's Office will provide an update on the murder of Xavier Williams, a 10-year-old Tavares boy who died in March from suspected abuse and neglect allegedly at the hands of his mother and her boyfriend. Officials are expected to announce a "significant development" in the prosecution of suspects Kimberley Mills, Xavier's mother, and her boyfriend, Andre Walker. The news conference is set for 2:30 p.m. TAVARES, Fla. - The State Attorney's Office will hold a news conference in Lake County on Thursday afternoon to announce a "significant development" in the prosecution of the suspects involved in the death of 10-year-old Xavier Williams. Xavier's mother, Kimberley Mills, and her boyfriend, Andre Walker, are each facing a murder charge in connection with the death of the Tavares boy who died of suspected torture and neglect, according to police. The news conference is set to begin at 2:30 p.m. FOX 35 News will stream the news conference live when it begins. Content warning: This story discusses allegations of physical abuse against a child, according to information from the Tavares Police Department. The details in this story are disturbing. What we know On Feb. 22, Xavier's mother, Kimberley Mills, and her boyfriend, Andre Walker, brought him to AdventHealth Waterman, where doctors noticed bruises and burn marks. Police said Walker left immediately, and Mills briefly left but returned with Xavier's 9-year-old brother. Investigators executed a search warrant at the home, uncovering evidence of abuse, including a 10-pound weight being dropped onto Xavier's stomach and copper wire used to inflict harm, authorities said. Xavier died on March 21 after weeks of fighting for his life at the hospital. Mills and Walker are facing second-degree murder in the boy's death. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local: Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source This story was written based on information shared by the Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney's Office on April 3, 2025. Additional details regarding the case are based on previous reporting by FOX 35 News and details previously provided by the Tavares Police Department.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
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New charges expected for couple accused of torturing 10-year-old to death
A couple who has been accused of torturing a 10-year-old to death in Tavares is expected to face new charges soon. Kimberley Mills and Andre Walker – the boy's mother and her boyfriend – are facing a slew of charges, including child neglect and tampering with evidence. They have been held at the Lake County jail since their arrest back in February. On Friday, Tavares police announced the boy, Xavier Williams, died after spending almost a month in critical condition at Orlando Health in downtown Orlando. Williams had been initially taken to AdventHealth Waterman in Tavares, but his injuries were so violent that he needed to be transported. According to the Tavares Police Department, the boy's mother took him to an emergency room while trying to perform CPR on him. Doctors told police William arrived at the ER in cardiac arrest, likely following a long session of torture, according to TPD. Mills and Walker were scheduled to be arraigned on Monday on the child abuse and the other charges stemming from their original arrest in February. Court documents show that the arraignment hearing was canceled, but a jail official told Channel 9 over the phone that their appearance before a judge is still scheduled for Monday morning. While the investigations continue, Tavares Police announced a vigil in honor of Xavier Williams and in hopes of helping his family, including his younger brother, who is now with DCF. That vigil is scheduled for Saturday, March 29th, at Wooten Park in Downtown Tavares. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
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‘Sheer brutality': Details released in Tavares abuse case that left child in critical condition
As the 10-year-old at the center of a child abuse case in Tavares remains fighting for his life in the hospital, the police department has released more details on what happened to him. WARNING: The details in this story may be disturbing. The Tavares Police Department has described the abuse as torture, saying he endured 'unimaginable pain.' Police say the young victim was bound with duct tape while the suspects hurt him with weights. Detectives also found copper wire they say was used in the torture. 'The sheer brutality of these acts is indescribable,' the department said in a news release. A couple, Kimberley Mills and her boyfriend, Andre Walker, are facing multiple charges of aggravated child abuse, neglect and tampering with evidence. Bail for Walker has been denied. Police say the child's brother is also a victim of the pair, saying it was he who helped them learn more about the case. 'Through the courage of this young sibling, detectives uncovered the horrifying details of the abuse. This little boy revealed how both he and his older brother suffered unspeakable torment. His bravery in sharing these truths has given our team the determination to ensure that justice is served,' the department stated. The Tavares Police Department and the Tavares Police Charity are accepting gift card donations the victims and their family. Donations can be made in person at the Tavares Police Department or online through the Tavares Police Charity's Facebook page. You may donate money to the child's family through the Tavares Police Department at this link. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
