Billy Paul Seaver, a 39-year-old man from Fort McCoy, FL, was tragically shot and killed on the night of February 8, 2015. Seaver, who lived at 13536 NE 165th Lane, was discovered by sheriff's deputies lying on the hallway floor of his home, bleeding from his chest. Despite efforts to save him, Seaver succumbed to his injuries. The incident occurred after Seaver and his juvenile daughter heard a knock at the door. When the front porch light failed to work, Seaver stepped outside and was shot. He managed to walk back inside, down the hall, and collapsed on the floor. Others inside the home at the time called 911.
The investigation into Billy Paul Seaver's death revealed that the porch light bulb had been removed, and a fingerprint lifted from the bulb matched that of Levi Dibble-Hemm, a 17-year-old boy from Citra, FL. Dibble-Hemm, who was acquainted with Seaver before the incident, was subsequently indicted by a grand jury on a first-degree murder charge. He will be tried as an adult. Dibble-Hemm's teenage years were marked by a series of arrests for theft and violations of home detention. He attended Kingsbury Academy, an alternative school, before his arrest. Despite the indictment, the murder weapon has not yet been recovered.
The case against Levi Dibble-Hemm is ongoing, with the State Attorney's Office pursuing the first-degree murder charge. The tragic death of Billy Paul Seaver has left a significant impact on the Fort McCoy community, as they seek justice for the loss of a father and community member.
