Brice Bishop Hilton, a 37-year-old African American man from Farrell, Pennsylvania, tragically lost his life on November 19, 2022, in Warren, Ohio. Hilton and his then-pregnant fiancée, Blair Legg, had driven to Warren to purchase a cellphone from a 17-year-old named Gavin Roberts for Hilton's son's birthday. However, the transaction took a deadly turn when Roberts, armed with a .38 Special revolver, shot Hilton multiple times before robbing his lifeless body of $220.
The Warren Police
Department quickly identified Hilton as the victim and arrested Roberts shortly after the incident. Roberts was later convicted of aggravated murder and aggravated robbery, both with firearms specifications. During the trial, Hilton's mother, LaSonia Moorer-Henry, and his fiancée, Blair Legg, gave emotional victim impact statements, expressing the profound trauma and loss caused by Hilton's death.
In October 2023, Roberts was sentenced to serve between 42 and 47 1/2 years to life in prison for Hilton's murder. Despite the severity of the crime, Roberts will be eligible for parole after serving 25 years due to Ohio legislation that restricts sentencing for teen offenders. Hilton's family and loved ones continue to seek justice and peace as they mourn the loss of a beloved son, brother, and friend.
The tragic death of Brice Bishop Hilton serves as a stark reminder of the dangers associated with online transactions and the importance of taking precautions to ensure personal safety. Hilton's memory lives on through the love and support of his family and friends, who continue to honor his legacy.
