A shocking turn of events has unfolded in the case of a murder in the Florida panhandle.
The mother of the accused, Sheila Agee, has now been arrested after police discovered text messages allegedly showing her involvement in planning the shooting death of a woman at The Home Depot.
Keith Agee, 20, was arrested on Friday by the Escambia County Sheriff's Office in connection with the deadly shooting of 18-year-old Brooklyn Sims. The incident took place at the home improvement retailer on Davis Highway in Pensacola. The relationship between Agee and Sims has not been disclosed, but it has been reported that they have a 2-year-old daughter together.
On Monday night, the sheriff's office revealed that Keith Agee's mother, Sheila, was also involved in planning the targeted attack. According to the department's Facebook post, text messages between Sheila and her son indicate her knowledge of and participation in the plan to kill Sims. The messages also highlight her involvement in helping locate the victim.
The Escambia County Sheriff's Office released the alleged text messages between Sheila and Keith on their Facebook page. These messages reportedly took place right before Sims was shot and killed. Sheriff Chip Simmons expressed his disbelief at the situation, stating, "The murder itself is unbelievable, but to know the mother knew about it and helped coordinate it is incomprehensible."
The explicit and violent nature of the conversation has led to a warning from the sheriff's office. They caution readers that the messages contain explicit language and violence. Fox News Digital has not corrected the messages for grammar, punctuation, or spelling errors.
The text messages reveal a chilling exchange between Keith and Sheila. Keith expresses his frustration with Sims, stating that she has cost him money and caused him stress. He indicates his intention to shoot her, despite his concern for their daughter. Sheila responds with encouragement, telling Keith that if he doesn't come to kill Sims, he is a "mf b----." She also advises him not to inform their grandmother, as she may try to talk him out of it.
The conversation continues with Keith discussing his plan to leave without Sims knowing why. Sheila warns him not to shoot at her car, expressing her fear of being killed. Keith then mentions waiting until Sims gets out of the car, to which Sheila responds with approval. Keith raises the possibility of having to drag Sims out of the car, to which Sheila suggests that he ask her to step out and then shoot her.
Sheila also offers an alternative plan, suggesting that Keith come to her location in Pensacola after work to carry out the shooting. Keith agrees and asks for the address. Sheila hesitates, wanting to erase the texts to avoid suspicion. Keith assures her that he has already deleted his messages and won't say anything about their conversation. The exchange ends with Keith requesting the address and Sheila stating that she can't wait to give it to him.
The arrest of Keith Agee took place shortly after the shooting on Friday. He has been charged with aggravated battery and homicide and is currently being held in the Escambia County Jail without bond.
On Monday night, the sheriff's office announced that Sheila Agee had been arrested in Washington County, Alabama, for principal to first-degree murder. She will be extradited back to Florida to face charges. Her arrest came after she attended a balloon release for Sims in Cintronelle, Alabama.
This shocking case has left the community in disbelief. The involvement of a mother in planning the murder of her son's child's mother is a disturbing revelation. As the investigation continues, authorities will work to uncover the full extent of Sheila Agee's involvement and bring justice to Brooklyn Sims and her loved ones.
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