ICYMI: Sword-Wielding Florida Man Gaslit Teen Girls To KILL—LOVE Triangle Turns DEADLY!
A Florida man and two teens face decades in prison after a jealous sword attack killed a romantic rival. 🌐 #News #FortLauderdaleFL #Florida #Crime
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – A chilling crime unfolded in Florida when a young man, consumed by jealousy, enlisted two teenage girls to assist in a brutal murder. On Tuesday, 20-year-old Andre Clements admitted guilt in court, confessing to slaying Dwight “DJ” Grant with a sword. The fatal ambush, driven by a romantic rivalry, has left a family shattered and a community reeling. Clements now faces 40 years behind bars for murder, evidence tampering, and conspiracy charges.
A Plan Born of Envy
The deadly scheme began when Clements, then 17, grew furious over a love interest. He recruited Christie Parisien, 17, and Jaslyn Smith, 16, to help settle the score.
Parisien tricked Grant into entering a stairwell, where Clements and Smith lay in wait. In a swift and savage act, Clements plunged a sword into Grant, ending his life.
The trio’s actions that day in October 2021 sealed their fates, tying them together in a web of violence and regret.
Teens Caught in the Crossfire
Parisien and Smith claimed they never saw the killing coming.
During police questioning, Parisien explained she thought Clements only wanted to confront Grant over a dispute involving a girl. Smith echoed a similar story, saying Clements had framed it as a simple fight needing backup.
Despite their intentions, both girls pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, evidence tampering, and conspiracy. Each now faces 25 years in prison for their roles in the tragic event.
Justice Delivered, Pain Lingers
In court, Clements expressed remorse, stating he’d trade his life to undo the loss of Grant. Yet, a friend of Grant’s family dismissed the apology as empty, emphasizing the enduring grief left behind.
Dwight’s mother, Madelyn Emile, spoke of her son’s stolen future—dreams of walking him down the aisle or hearing his voice again, now gone forever. She finds solace in his memory, cherishing the good he brought to the world.
Honoring the Fallen
For those touched by this tragedy, the loss of Dwight “DJ” Grant cuts deep. His life, full of promise, was extinguished too soon, leaving loved ones to grapple with an irreplaceable void.
As we reflect on such pain, Psalm 34:18 offers comfort: “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” May his family find peace in faith and the legacy he leaves behind.
A Grim Outcome
Three young lives—once filled with potential—are now confined to prison cells, while a fourth lies buried.
The courtroom proceedings may have ended, but the ripple effects of that fateful day continue to haunt all involved.
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