Xxxtentacion's Final Moments: What the Rapper Really Said Before He Was Shot
By Marcus Vance
During the five-week trial in early 2023, the Broward County State Attorney's Office laid out an overwhelming digital and forensic case against the attackers. The state's narrative relied on cell phone tower pings, surveillance camera timecodes, and Ballistic identification matching shell casings from Boatwright’s weapon.
| Time / Date | Key Event / Development | Forensic & Legal Significance |
|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2018 (3:30, 3:55 PM) | Ambush at Riva Motorsports in Deerfield Beach | Exterior cameras record vehicle block; Boatwright fires fatal rounds; $50,000 bag stolen |
| June 20, 2018 | Arrest of Dedrick Williams | Distinctive orange neoprene mask and bright orange sandals identify Williams on store video |
| August 2022 | Robert Allen accepts state plea agreement | Pleads guilty to second-degree murder; agrees to testify against three co-defendants |
| February 2023 | Kerr and Allen testify in FL v. Boatwright | Kerr confirms Onfroy’s final words; Allen describes how the stolen cash was split |
| April 6, 2023 | Sentencing of Boatwright, Williams, and Newsome | Judge Michael Usan hands down consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole |
The defense teams attempted to dismantle Kerr’s account during fatal shooting cross-examination, questioning why he fled rather than defending Onfroy. Kerr remained resolute on the stand. He explained that neither he nor Onfroy had a weapon, that Boatwright had already cocked the firearm, and that running was his only chance of survival. The defense's efforts to paint Kerr as an unreliable narrator fell flat against the security footage, which synced precisely with his statements down to the second.
Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.
