A mother from Florida, grieving the loss of her 14-year-old daughter Danica, has made a heartfelt appeal for people to share photos of her child. This comes days after Danica was found deceased in a wooded area in Pace, following a tragic incident stemming from an online dispute.
On Facebook, Ashley Troy expressed her distress, stating, “If anyone has a photo of my Danica, please post it here.” This emotional request came just three days after the discovery of her daughter’s body.
She candidly shared her feelings: “My mother wouldn’t let me take any pictures as a teen,” highlighting the pain of losing her daughter without having many images to cherish.
In response, many friends and family members began sharing pictures. Some captured Danica as a young girl, joyfully dressed in a pink tutu, holding a small guitar and singing into a toy microphone.
Most of these pictures were shared without any words—sometimes, in grief, silence speaks volumes.
Ashley’s page now features a touching photo of Danica with her sister, standing proudly in front of a mural while holding colorful angel wings. This photo was posted in September 2023, and now serves as a poignant reminder of happier times.
According to authorities, Danica was allegedly lured into the woods on December 2 by two suspects, Kimari Blevins, 14, and Gabrielle Williams, 16, who then tragically shot her. It appears they had been acquaintances at school but had a falling out following an incident during Thanksgiving.
Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson reported that Danica had been missing since November 30 and was declared a fugitive the following day.
Both suspects have been charged with murder and are accused not only of taking her life but also of setting her body on fire afterward. Reports indicate that Williams used a handgun stolen from his mother during the assault.
Prior to her daughter’s disappearance, Ashley had posted a picture of Danica in distinctive sneakers and a jacket, seeking any information about her whereabouts.
Later, she shared a heartfelt appeal along with a somber image of an island, once again asking for any photos of Danica. Friends responded with memories, sharing images of her at school, receiving awards, and celebrating holidays together.
Amid the sorrowful recollections, there were happier moments captured: Danica joyfully collecting Easter eggs as a child, or proudly displaying her achievements. One particularly touching photograph from last Christmas showed Danica as a toddler with her mother, both smiling in festive attire.
