Orlando, Florida – A Jamaican mother and her boyfriend could face execution for the brutal torture and murder of her 10-year-old son, Xavier Williams, in a case that has shocked both Florida and Jamaican communities.
Kimberly Mills, 37, originally from Rose Heights, St. James, and Andre Walker, 36, are charged with first-degree murder, felony murder, and aggravated child abuse for the horrific February 2025 killing. Investigators say Xavier endured months of abuse—including being beaten, chained to a ladder, and crushed with a dumbbell—before succumbing to his injuries on March 21 despite emergency medical intervention.
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Xavier’s father, Keniel Williams, a Herbert Morrison Technical High School alumnus now living in Connecticut, recounted receiving the devastating call in the early hours of February 23.
“I received the call at 2:35 am… and I booked a 6 am flight from Connecticut to Orlando,” Williams said, his voice breaking. “I cried the entire flight. I was just crying like a baby.”
Upon arrival, he discovered the extent of the abuse inflicted on his son, whose small frame bore bruises and internal injuries, including damage to his liver and kidneys. Williams, who had brought Mills to the U.S. from Jamaica before their divorce, expressed disbelief at her actions.
“How could she do this? I never imagined she had this in her.”
Authorities allege Mills and Walker—who had been dating for just two months—attempted to destroy evidence after rushing Xavier to the hospital.
“They did a really bad job,” said Tavares Police Detective Courtni Sullivan, noting that critical evidence was still recovered.
Mills, a former nurse, allegedly manipulated the children into silence, dressing them in long sleeves to hide wounds. Despite visible signs of abuse, neither boy’s school reported concerns.
“She was methodical in what they wore and what they said,” Sullivan added. “Don’t mess with kids. Period.”
The State Attorney’s Office has announced it will seek the death penalty, citing the “most heinous of crimes and the most vulnerable of victims.”
“We are seeking the death penalty as to both defendants in this case,” said Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney William M. Gladson.
Mills and Walker have pleaded not guilty.
Williams now faces the agonizing task of repatriating Xavier’s remains to Connecticut while fighting for custody of his surviving son, who narrowly escaped the same fate. With Mills’ insurance revoked after her arrest, the family has turned to crowdfunding to cover burial and legal costs.
“I had nothing in place for this,” Williams said. “Nothing could have prepared me for this.”
As the case unfolds, Xavier’s family clings to one hope: “I just want to bring my boy home. He deserves to rest in peace.”
