From Deerfield Beach to Life Sentences: the Full Xxxtentacion Murder Case
By Chloe Bennett
Q1: Were XXXTentacion's autopsy pictures officially released to the public?
A1: No. Under Florida Statute § 406.135, autopsy photos are confidential and exempt from public disclosure laws. While graphic evidentiary pictures were shown on closed monitors to the jury during the 2023 trial, they were not released to the public or press.
Q2: What did the official autopsy conclude regarding Jahseh Onfroy's cause of death?
A2: The Broward County medical examiner certified the cause of death as multiple close-range gunshot wounds to the neck and upper body, ruling the manner of death a homicide. The coroner toxicology report showed no trace of drugs or alcohol.
Q3: What sentences did the men convicted of his murder receive?
A3: Michael Boatwright, Dedrick Williams, and Trayvon Newsome each received mandatory first-degree murder life sentences without the possibility of parole. Co-defendant Robert Allen, who testified as a state witness, was sentenced separately to a reduced term of seven years in prison followed by 20 years of probation.
Q4: What role did surveillance video play in securing convictions?
A4: Riva Motorsports surveillance footage provided vital tracking evidence. It recorded the suspects stalking the artist inside the showroom, captured their vehicle boxing in his sports car, and allowed forensic analysts to match clothing, shoes, and masks directly to the suspects.
Chloe Bennett explores the intersection of pop culture, streaming entertainment, digital trends, and contemporary lifestyle. Her weekly commentary reaches thousands of culture enthusiasts.
