Montravious Trevell Hunter, aged 24, was tragically found dead on June 11, 2020, in Orlando, Florida. His body, along with that of Cashmere Infinity Gibson, was discovered near a busy intersection along Orange Blossom Trail and John Young Parkway. Both victims had suffered "obvious trauma" and were pronounced dead at the scene. The Orange County Sheriff's Office quickly classified the deaths as homicides, although they initially withheld specific details about the cause of death and potential
suspects.
The investigation revealed that Hunter and Gibson were shot to death in Gibson's car near the Raceway Motel. Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots around 11 p.m. on the night of the incident. The authorities found two vehicles at the scene and conducted a thorough examination. Despite the initial lack of information, the investigation progressed, leading to significant developments.
On June 25, 2020, two men, James Eckford Jr., 25, and Glen Johnson, 20, were arrested in connection with the murders. According to the arrest affidavit, the motive behind the killings was a dispute over stolen money. Eckford and Johnson had seen Hunter, whom they accused of stealing $800 from them, at a convenience store. They followed Hunter and Gibson's car, eventually colliding with it. During the collision, Johnson fired shots into the vehicle, killing both occupants. The suspects then fled the scene but were later apprehended after a car chase.
Eckford and Johnson were charged with first-degree murder and booked into the Orange County Jail without bond. Eckford also had outstanding warrants for armed burglary and theft at the time of his arrest. The case highlighted the violent nature of the crime and the swift response by law enforcement to bring the perpetrators to justice. The investigation into the deaths of Montravious Trevell Hunter and Cashmere Infinity Gibson remains a poignant reminder of the impact of violence and the importance of thorough investigative work in solving such cases.
