Jacqueline Jeanette Moore, aged 39, was tragically found dead on January 31, 2017, at the Emerald Sands Inn in Milton, Florida. Her death was part of a double homicide, with Alicia Ann Greer, aged 30, also being a victim. Both women were discovered shot to death in their motel room. The incident shocked the local community and prompted an intense investigation by the Santa Rosa Sheriff's Office.
The primary suspect in the case was William "Billy" Boyette Jr., a 44-year-old man with a
long history of violent crimes. Boyette was known to have been in a tumultuous and abusive relationship with Alicia Ann Greer. Following the murders, Boyette went on a crime spree across the Gulf Coast, which included additional violent crimes and another murder. His accomplice, Mary Rice, was also implicated in the crimes. The pair's actions led to a multi-state manhunt that gripped the region with fear.
Boyette and Rice's crime spree continued until they were finally cornered by law enforcement. Boyette ultimately took his own life to avoid capture, while Rice was apprehended and faced charges related to the murders and other crimes committed during their spree. The case drew significant media attention due to the brutal nature of the crimes and the extensive manhunt that followed.
The families of the victims, including Jacqueline Jeanette Moore's loved ones, were left to grapple with the devastating loss and the aftermath of the violent events. The legal proceedings against Mary Rice provided some measure of justice, but the emotional scars for the families and the community remained profound. The case highlighted issues of domestic violence and the dangers posed by individuals with a history of violent behavior.
