Anastasia Bellony, a 15-year-old girl from Pompano Beach, FL, tragically lost her life on April 13, 2022. She was killed alongside her mother, Jennifer Bellony, in a shooting that occurred outside their home in North Lauderdale. The incident took place around 9 a.m. in the 7900 block of Tam Oshanter Boulevard. The suspect in this case was identified as Andre Odaine Anglin, Jennifer Bellony's ex-husband and Anastasia's father.
Anglin had a history of domestic violence and had previously been the subject of a restraining order filed by Jennifer Bellony in 2018, although it was later dismissed.
The relationship between Anglin and Jennifer Bellony was tumultuous, marked by periods of separation and reconciliation. Anglin was described as oppressive and abusive, with issues related to unemployment and substance abuse. Despite their divorce in 2020, Anglin continued to harass Jennifer, sending threats and expressing a desire to reunite. On the day of the shooting, Jennifer was preparing to take Anastasia and one of their sons to school when Anglin ambushed them.
Following the murders, a manhunt ensued for Anglin, who was considered armed and dangerous. The search ended on April 18, 2022, when Anglin took his own life at a gas station in Fort Lauderdale. Authorities tracked him to the location, but before they could apprehend him, he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. This tragic conclusion brought some closure to the case, but the loss of Anastasia and her mother left a deep impact on their family and community.
The investigation into the murders revealed a pattern of domestic abuse and control exerted by Anglin over Jennifer Bellony. Despite efforts to help him, including financial assistance and support from a pastor, Anglin's behavior escalated to the point of violence. The case highlighted the dangers of domestic violence and the devastating consequences it can have on families. The community mourned the loss of Anastasia and Jennifer, remembering them as beloved individuals whose lives were cut short by a senseless act of violence.
