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Florida killer attacked the father of the teenager he killed because of his Yeezy shoes in an explosion in the courtroom before sentencing
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Florida killer attacked the father of the teenager he killed because of his Yeezy shoes in an explosion in the courtroom before sentencing

When a heartbroken father called his teenage daughter’s killer an “animal” for fatally shooting her over a pair of Yeezys, a Florida killer leapt from his courtroom chair toward his victim’s family.

Family of 18-year-old boy Andrea Camps Lacayo He had a chance to speak face to face with Adrian Cosby, who is accused of killing a high school senior in 2020, during Cosby’s sentencing on Friday.

“You are the epitome of the evil and darkness that this world represents,” Camps Lacayo’s father, Anthony Camps, told Cosby in his victim impact statement. to NBC Miami. “There is nothing to forgive in this world for animals like you.”

Adrian Cosby stands in a Miami-Dade courtroom as he reads his sentence for the 2020 murder of an 18-year-old over a pair of Yeezys. NBC 6 South Florida/YouTubeAdrian Cosby stands in a Miami-Dade courtroom as he reads his sentence for the 2020 murder of an 18-year-old over a pair of Yeezys. NBC 6 South Florida/YouTube

Adrian Cosby stands in a Miami-Dade courtroom as he reads his sentence for the 2020 murder of an 18-year-old over a pair of Yeezys. NBC 6 South Florida/YouTube

Surrounded by his family and his daughter’s high school sweetheart, Camps added, “There’s only one place where animals like you belong, and that’s to spend the rest of your life in prison.”

Camps’ statement on her daughter’s killer sent the 23-year-old into a rage just steps away from the podium.

“What the hell are you talking about, bitch,” Cosby shouted as he stood up and tried to lunge toward the family. The Miami Herald reported.

Court officers subdued Cosby and ushered him out of the courtroom as he hurled several more profanities at Camps Lacayo’s loved ones, who were supposed to be kept away from Cosby.

Camps Locayo was about to graduate from the Terra Environmental Research Institute before attending Florida International University to study nursing when she was killed.

Cosby was restrained during an outburst in court on October 25, 2024. NBC 6 South Florida/YouTubeCosby was restrained during an outburst in court on October 25, 2024. NBC 6 South Florida/YouTube

Cosby was restrained during an outburst in court on October 25, 2024. NBC 6 South Florida/YouTube

Camps Layaco's family is left in the background during the killer's outburst. NBC 6 South Florida/YouTubeCamps Layaco's family is left in the background during the killer's outburst. NBC 6 South Florida/YouTube

Camps Layaco’s family is left in the background during the killer’s outburst. NBC 6 South Florida/YouTube

She and her boyfriend, Sergio Berben, were trying to sell some personal belongings to make money during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The couple was trying to sell three pairs of Adidas Yeezys worth $935 when they arranged a meeting with 19-year-old George Walton on April 7, 2020.

The couple met Walton outside an abandoned house in Homestead near the Florida Turnpike.

Walton wanted to try on a pair of shoes designed and released by rapper Kanye West, but Berben argued that he wanted to collect payment. According to NBC Miami.

Andrea Camps Lacayo, 18, was killed on April 7, 2020. Maria Camps/FacebookAndrea Camps Lacayo, 18, was killed on April 7, 2020. Maria Camps/Facebook

Andrea Camps Lacayo, 18, was killed on April 7, 2020. Maria Camps/Facebook

A pair of Yeezy sneakers was presented as evidence at Cosby's trial. NBC 6 South Florida/YouTubeA pair of Yeezy sneakers was presented as evidence at Cosby's trial. NBC 6 South Florida/YouTube

A pair of Yeezy sneakers was presented as evidence at Cosby’s trial. NBC 6 South Florida/YouTube

Cosby then approached Berben’s driver’s door and opened fire, attacking Camps Locayo and Berben.

Berben was grazed in the arm, while Camps Locayo was shot at least once in the torso.

Berben drove away but immediately pulled over when he realized his girlfriend was dying, the outlet reported.

The teenager was losing consciousness when first responders arrived.

Cosby was escorted from the courtroom following his anger towards his victim's family. NBC 6 South Florida/YouTubeCosby was escorted from the courtroom following his anger towards his victim's family. NBC 6 South Florida/YouTube

Cosby was escorted from the courtroom following his anger towards his victim’s family. NBC 6 South Florida/YouTube

Camps Layaco's parents cry in court as the judge reads Cosby's sentence. NBC 6 South Florida/YouTubeCamps Layaco's parents cry in court as the judge reads Cosby's sentence. NBC 6 South Florida/YouTube

Camps Layaco’s parents cry in court as the judge reads Cosby’s sentence. NBC 6 South Florida/YouTube

Miami-Dade Police Sgt. Jenna Parmenter testified at Cosby’s trial, recalling that he asked if Camps Locayo “would be any good.”

“He stepped back and closed his eyes,” Parmenter said.

Camps Locayo, captain of the high school dance team, died in the hospital during surgery.

“He shot and killed my girlfriend and tried to kill me too,” Berben said Cosby told jurors.

Sergio Berben testifies in the murder trial against his girlfriend's killer. NBC 6 South Florida/YouTubeSergio Berben testifies in the murder trial against his girlfriend's killer. NBC 6 South Florida/YouTube

Sergio Berben testifies in the murder trial against his girlfriend’s killer. NBC 6 South Florida/YouTube

Cosby was convicted of first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and attempted robbery with a deadly weapon.

After a 20-minute recess following the outburst, Cosby was brought back into the courtroom without Camp’s family.

Cosby was sentenced to two life sentences by Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Miguel M. De la O.

He was also sentenced to 25 years in prison concurrently for attempted robbery.

Cosby was convicted of first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and attempted robbery with a deadly weapon. Miami-Dade County CorrectionsCosby was convicted of first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and attempted robbery with a deadly weapon. Miami-Dade County Corrections

Cosby was convicted of first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and attempted robbery with a deadly weapon. Miami-Dade County Corrections

Walton was convicted earlier this year of first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and attempted robbery with a firearm.

He was also sentenced to life imprisonment.