A Florida man convicted of murdering a teenage girl over Yeezy sneakers more than four years ago caused chaos in a courtroom ahead of his sentencing. Adrian Cosby, 23, was found guilty of murdering 18-year-old high school senior Andrea Camps-Lacayo in April 2020. During Cosby’s sentencing, Camps-Lacayo’s father read a statement that triggered the murderer.
“You are the epitome of evil and darkness that this world represents,” Camps-Lacayo’s father, identified as Alexander Camps, said, according to NBC Miami. “There’s only one place animals like you belong, and that’s in prison for the rest of your life.”
In a shocking turn of events, Cosby responded with profanity and lunged at Camps-Lacayo’s family member, requiring six officers to restrain him. The incident stemmed from a botched robbery where Camps-Lacayo and her boyfriend were looking to sell three pairs of Adidas Yeezy shoes worth $935. Cosby approached the couple and began shooting, resulting in Camps-Lacayo’s tragic death.
Cosby was convicted of felony murder, attempted murder, and attempted robbery, receiving two life sentences and a concurrent 25-year sentence. The courtroom drama unfolded as justice was served for Camps-Lacayo, who was described as the captain of her high school dance team and is survived by her family.
The accomplice, 19-year-old George Walton, was sentenced to life in prison earlier this year for his role in the crime. The emotional sentencing hearing highlighted the devastating impact of senseless violence over material possessions, leaving a community in mourning for a promising young life lost.
