Dalton Lane Davis, a 22-year-old from McDavid, FL, tragically lost his life on June 3, 2018. He was found deceased in a truck located in Brushy Creek on Deere Creek Road near Atmore. The circumstances surrounding his death were grim, as he had been shot along with Troy Dewayne Boutwell, who was found in critical condition near the truck after crawling from it.
The investigation revealed that the shooting occurred at a residence on Highway 164 near Walnut Hill, approximately nine miles from where the truck was discovered.
The investigation into Dalton Davis's death led to the arrest of multiple individuals. Christopher Alan Stacey was charged with first-degree premeditated murder and attempted first-degree murder. Stacey claimed self-defense, but his motions were denied, and he was eventually convicted. His ex-wife, Jessica Nicole Thomas, was charged with accessory after the fact to homicide and attempted homicide. Stacey's son, Christopher James Logan Stacey, and Alexis Ileene Shiffner Cain were also charged with accessory to homicide and attempted homicide. All four defendants were held in the Escambia County Jail without bond.
The trial for Christopher Alan Stacey concluded with a conviction for second-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder. He was sentenced to life in prison. The court proceedings revealed that on June 2, 2018, Davis and Boutwell had been using methamphetamine with Thomas and Cain at the residence. Christopher Stacey and his son Logan emerged from a bedroom, both armed, and shot Davis and Boutwell as they attempted to get up from a couch. The victims were then loaded into Boutwell's truck and driven to the creek where they were found. The crime scene at the residence included a burning couch in the backyard, which was quickly extinguished by deputies to preserve evidence.
The case involved extensive legal proceedings, including denied appeals and motions. The involvement of multiple defendants and the nature of the crime highlighted the complexity of the investigation and the subsequent legal battles. The sentencing of Christopher Alan Stacey to life in prison marked the culmination of a lengthy judicial process, bringing some measure of justice for Dalton Davis and his family.
