August 6th 2024.
In a tragic and senseless act of violence, Malik Halfacre has been sentenced to 145 years in prison for the murder of four individuals, including a 7-year-old girl, over a stimulus check. According to reports from Law and Crime, Halfacre, a resident of Indianapolis, received his sentence after pleading guilty in June of 2024. His victims were Eve Moore, 7, Dequan Moore, 23, Tomeeka Brown, 44, and Anthony Johnson, 35, all killed in March of 2021 for the sake of a $1,400 stimulus check. Halfacre's girlfriend, Jeanettrius Moore, was also shot but luckily survived by hiding under a neighbor's porch.
The horrific crime occurred when Halfacre searched through Moore's purse in search of the stimulus check she had received during the COVID-19 pandemic. When law enforcement arrived at the scene, Moore informed them that Halfacre had fled with the couple's 6-month-old daughter after the shooting. However, Halfacre's sister called the police and informed them that the child was in her custody. She explained that Halfacre had come to her home and dropped off the baby, along with all of her belongings, before leaving. She also revealed that Halfacre had admitted to the killings to her.
According to a probable cause affidavit, Halfacre then used her phone to call a friend for help in escaping the town. With the friend's assistance, the police were able to locate Halfacre at his girlfriend's house. This led to a standoff with SWAT that lasted for several hours before Halfacre was finally arrested. During the interrogation, Halfacre confessed that he and Moore were arguing over her stimulus check and, in a fit of rage, he shot everyone in the house before stealing money, Moore's purse, and her car and fleeing the scene.
Halfacre pleaded guilty to four counts of murder and one count of attempted murder, as well as armed robbery, carrying a firearm as a felon, and auto theft. Prosecutor Ryan Mears pushed for the maximum sentence of 180 years due to Halfacre's criminal history, but was ultimately satisfied with the 145-year sentence. In a statement, Mears expressed his gratitude for the family and survivor's dignity, grace, and patience throughout the difficult legal process. He also acknowledged that while the sentence cannot bring back their loved ones, it provides some closure for the community as they continue to heal from this horrific tragedy.
Mears and his team also considered pursuing the death penalty, but ultimately decided against it. He expressed his thoughts on the death of the 7-year-old victim, stating, "I think about the 7-year-old losing her life, and I think everybody asks the same question about the 7-year-old – why?". He further revealed that he himself has young children and cannot imagine the pain and loss the victim's families must be enduring.
One of the victims, Anthony Johnson's wife, Gwendolyn, spoke out about her husband's death, stating that he was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. She explained that he had just celebrated his birthday and was happy with his job as the second-highest salesperson on his team. In a heartwarming gesture, rapper T.I. and his wife, Tiny, donated $6,500 to cover Johnson's funeral expenses after learning about his story online.
In a related story, political commentator Angela Rye addressed rapper Sexyy Red's claims about former President Trump, setting the record straight. However, amidst the tragedy and loss, it is difficult to focus on anything else. Our hearts go out to the victims and their families, and we hope that justice has been served for their senseless deaths.
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