A disturbing case has emerged involving a 20-year-old U.S. Marine accused of the murder of a 26-year-old woman in Florida. The accused, Pfc. Willie Ellington, allegedly conducted unsettling online searches related to the crime.
On December 13, Tshey Bennett, known for her appearance on the reality TV series ‘HollyHoodTV’s Skrippa Bootcamp’, disappeared. Shortly thereafter, detectives in Escambia County initiated an investigation into her disappearance which led to the arrest of Pfc. Willie Ellington, their primary suspect. Bennett’s body was tragically discovered in a pond in Mobile, Alabama on December 18.
Ellington, an active-duty Marine stationed at Naval Air Station Pensacola, reportedly met the victim at the Sweet Dream Inn in Escambia County. Her belongings, including her car and cell phone, were found at this location, with the bedding notably missing from her room. This quickly escalated the investigation into a homicide case, according to Morgan Lewis, a spokesperson for the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
In the course of their investigation, authorities uncovered Ellington’s incriminating online behavior. His Google search history included disturbing queries such as, ‘Can someone scream when they’re strangled?’ ‘What is the statistic of prostitutes homicides being solved?’ and ‘How does a dead body look in two days?’ These searches raised serious questions about his intentions and state of mind at the time of Bennett’s disappearance.
Further complicating the case are the charges of possession of child pornography that Ellington faces, which add to the severity of his legal situation. His connection to the Marine Aviation Training Support Group-23 was confirmed by U.S. Marine Corps Captain Jacoby Getty, as reported by the Pensacola News Journal.
The arrest of Pfc. Willie Ellington has highlighted a chilling case that poses significant questions about the safety of individuals and the monitoring of those in positions of trust. As legal proceedings unfold, the details revealed so far paint a grim picture of tragedy and crime.
Source: Local10
