FL - Sumter County teens (16 and 17) found slain likely knew their killer, 13 May 2021 *ARREST*

[LadyL]

A truck driver making stops in Wildwood came upon the bodies of 16 and 17-year-old boys who detectives say were shot along a Sumter County road.

Preston Wayne Nixon, 16, and Isaiah Alexander Nelson, 17, both of Wildwood, have been identified as the victims of homicide.

‘I’ll pray for their souls:’ Sumter County teens found slain likely knew their killer, deputies say

 

[JudgeJoe]

A truck driver making stops in Wildwood came upon the bodies of 16 and 17-year-old boys who detectives say were shot along a Sumter County road.

Preston Wayne Nixon, 16, and Isaiah Alexander Nelson, 17, both of Wildwood, have been identified as the victims of homicide.

‘I’ll pray for their souls:’ Sumter County teens found slain likely knew their killer, deputies say

I wonder why investigators believe the boys knew their killer?

 

[PayrollNerd]

They were both home schooled. That typically means their bubble is rather tight. What extra activities did they do outside of the home?

Both teens were homeschooled at the time of their deaths and were not enrolled in Sumter County Public Schools.

‘I’ll pray for their souls:’ Sumter County teens found slain likely knew their killer, deputies say

 

[PayrollNerd]

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Homicide Update

The victims of the homicide have been identified as Isaiah Alexander Nelson, 6/4/2003, of Wildwood, FL, and Preston Wayne Nixon, 10/4/2004, of Wildwood, FL. This remains an active investigation, however, this does not appear to be a random act. There is no further information available at this time. We will provide updates as new information can be released by investigators.

If anyone has any information regarding this case, please contact the Sumter County Sheriff's Office at 352-793-2621 or to remain anonymous Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477).

Death Investigation-Homicide

The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is currently conducting a double homicide investigation. At approximately 5:08 a.m. this morning, the Sumter County Communications Center received a report of two deceased persons (one w/m, one b/m) in the area of CR 219, Wildwood, FL. At this time the identity of the victims is unknown.

This is an active investigation, no further information is available at this time. We will provide updates as new information can be released by investigators.

If anyone has any information regarding this case, please contact the Sumter County Sheriff's Office at 352-793-2621 or to remain anonymous Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477).

 

[borndem]

Just saw the article below -- please forgive if it's a repeat.

What, what, what? LE doesn't think it was random.
Two cute young boys -- best friends. Sounds like they were not trouble-makers.
How can kids this young be victims? I know, I know, we've seen it before.
Girl problems? Were the ones who hurt them out for a lark and it turned ugly? Gang initiation? Mistaken identity? And on, and on, and on.
This one's got my heart.
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2 Teenagers Found Murdered on Roadside in Florida, and Police Say It Wasn't Random Act
Isaiah Alexander Nelson, 17, and Prestin Wayne Nixon, 16, were found shot to death on Wednesday morning
By Steve Helling
May 14, 2021 11:51 AM
Two Florida teenagers have been found dead along a country road, and authorities are searching for suspects in their murders.
A trucker driving along a rural county road in Wildwood, Fla., discovered the bodies of 17-year-old Isaiah Alexander Nelson and 16-year-old Prestin Wayne Nixon early Wednesday morning. They had been shot to death.
"I just found two dead bodies," the driver told the dispatcher in a 911 call released on Thursday. "I'm shaking right now."
[...]
"We believe at this time that both victims may have known their assailant," Galvin continued. "Our detectives are working tirelessly to follow up on any leads, and we're asking for the community's help in solving this brutal and senseless murder."
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More here:
2 Teenagers Found Murdered on Roadside in Florida, and Police Say It Wasn't Random Act

 

[PayrollNerd]

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UPDATE: Family pleads for information
Follow the link to the video where victim Isaiah's uncle, Matt Ohley speaks for their families.
https://www.sumtercountytimes.com/node/73158

Homicide Update per the Sumter County Sheriff's Office:
The victims of a Wednesday morning double homicide have been identified as Isaiah Alexander Nelson, 17 and Preston Wayne Nixon, 16, both of Wildwood.
This remains an active investigation, however, this does not appear to be a random act. There is no further information available at this time.
According to the original sheriff's office press release, just after 5 a.m. Wednesday, May 12, the sheriff's office received a report of two deceased people on C.R. 219 in Wildwood.
If anyone has any information regarding this case, please contact the Sumter County
Sheriff's Office at 352-793-2621 or to remain anonymous Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS
(8477).
Isaiah Alexander Nelson (left) and Preston Wayne Nixon (right).

 

[Satchie]

I wonder why investigators believe the boys knew their killer?

Can only guess... They'd told their parents or others they were going out to meet up with people? They were carrying weapons and hadn't drawn them or tried to run away? There were cigarette butts/empty cans where they fell, indicating they'd been hanging out with others for a while? Can only speculate.

 

[borndem]

Yep, same here, earlier on this thread.

Somebody knows something...

 

[SuziQ]

Will be following.

 

[taylorss]

Disturbing. Hope this get solved quick.

So horrible for the two guys & their families.

 

[MimosaMornings]

Had they been reported as missing?

 

[worm]

Just learning of this case but thinking about if they may have crossed some property lines and made someone angry? LE seems to think they were hanging out with others at the scene so somebody may talk.

 

[taylorss]

I thought I’d read their boys’ bodies had been “dumped at the side of the road,” which I took to mean they’d been brought to the location rather than hanging out there

 

[worm]

I thought I’d read their boys’ bodies had been “dumped at the side of the road,” which I took to mean they’d been brought to the location rather than hanging out there

I only read that there were cigarettes around. I need to dig in more.

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[worm]

I can’t find much media on this, most are pay sites and I don’t have a FB account.

 

[realanastasia]

"Nelson was described as a hard worker who regularly covered double shifts at Zaxby’s restaurant. Nixon was described as a thoughtful young man who loved video games."
Families make video plea for help in solving murders of Wildwood teens

 

[moody_chicago]

These boys looked adorable and preciously nerdy. One of them is playing Magick I think.
Im betting they were lured out there.
Jmo

 

[worm]

Another article from the local ch6 reports the area being known for parties, racing, and gunshots. It sounds like a place where young people gather. I know in my youth, this kind of hanging out got us tagged as trouble when we weren’t but racing can cause some arguments.

 

[Grammar]

A 15 yo boy was arrested

Deputies: Boy, 15, who shot, killed 2 teens ‘wanted to kill someone’

 

[worm]

A 15 yo boy was arrested

Deputies: Boy, 15, who shot, killed 2 teens ‘wanted to kill someone’

They don’t say how they concluded this to be the person. It’s terrible that this is a third life just wasted because of this act.