In a southeast Florida courtroom on Friday, video showed a convicted murderer taunting the father of a teenage victim and attempting to physically attack him.
Andrea Camps-Lacayo’s father was reading a victim impact statement in the Miami-Dade County Courtroom after Adrian Cosby’s conviction, 23, when the latter attempted to assault him, according to WPLG Local. 10 reported.
“You are the epitome of evil and darkness that this world represents,” said the Camp Lacayo father. “There is no mercy for animals like you on this planet. There is only one place for animals like you and that is to spend the rest of your life in prison.”
“This court today reaffirmed the truth we all seek: that you are a fool, a liar, and a monster for what you did not only to Andrea, but to all of our family and friends. ” Camps Lacayo added. He turned to Cosby and pointed. According to NBC 6 South Florida.
Cosby then jumped out of his seat and swore, the report said. video It was aired on the outlet. Court officials quickly stopped him and took him away as he tried to lunge toward the victim’s family, according to the video. Cosby’s family then reportedly left the courtroom. (Related: Video shows defendant firing at judge after refusing probation)
miami herald identified The victim’s parents are Alexander Camps and Maria Camps-Lacayo.
High school student Andrea Camps-Lacayo, 18, went to an abandoned house with her boyfriend Sergio Berben in early April 2020 to sell three pairs of the popular Yeezy sneakers for $935. NBC 6 South Florida) reported. (Related article: Store owner baffled as thief seen on video stealing hundreds of pairs of shoes in the most bizarre way)
They were meeting potential buyers on social media, According to Miami Herald.
George Walton, then 19, wanted to try on the shoes, but Berben wanted to pay first, the paper said.
Cosby, then 19, then appeared and shot Camps-Lacayo and Berben.
Berben reportedly drove away from the scene of the attempted robbery to seek medical assistance. Miami-Dade firefighters took both men to the hospital, where Camps-Lacayo died from his injuries sustained during surgery.
Camps Lacayo was reportedly about to graduate from the Terra Environmental Institute at the time of his death. She was also captain of her school’s competitive dance team. She and Barben, both seniors at Miami-Dade High School, reportedly tried to raise money by selling sneakers in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic.
What has been lost is immeasurable, but so is the love left behind. Our TERRA family is mourning the loss of Andrea Camps, a member of the Class of 2020. Please join us in keeping her friends and family in your prayers. 🐺💔🙏🏼 @terrawolfsptsa @terraclassof2020 pic.twitter.com/utBirKINh1
— Terra (@TerraWolves) April 8, 2020
Judge Miguel M. de la O sentenced Cosby to life in prison for first-degree felony murder in Camps Lacayo, life in prison for attempted felony murder, and 25 years concurrently for attempted robbery after the assault. I put it down.
A judge found Walton guilty of first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and attempted robbery with a firearm, and sentenced him to life in prison in February, according to the Miami Herald. reported.
WPLG 10 Local reported that Cosby may appeal the sentence.
