Bobby Kent went out that night in July 1993 with his pals, thinking it would be a good time. However, things quickly turned gloomy because his companions had planned to murder him that evening. ‘People Magazine Presents: Crimes of the 90s 1993: Murder Pact’ on Investigation Discovery tells the tragic tale of Bobby’s murder and how his ex-girlfriend, Alice Willis, was involved in the plot. Consequently, let’s learn more about her now, shall we?
Alice Willis, who is she?
Before the incident, Alice and Bobby had been arranged by Lisa Connelly, a friend of Alice’s. Martin Puccio, Lisa’s boyfriend at the time, and Bobby were close friends. The two got along right away, and Alice said on the broadcast that he appeared to be a gentleman. However, after that, things grew worse. Alice was allegedly a member of a sex workers’ ring at the time. She stated on the broadcast that she did it to startle people and stand out from the crowd.
Alice and Bobby’s romance quickly became perilous. She claimed that Bobby beat her if she turned away from watching homosexual porn while physically abusing her. She had also alleged that Bobby had sexually assaulted her, which sparked a discussion among the others concerning his actions. The strategy to murder Bobby was ultimately developed by Alice, Lisa, and the others.
Alice later asserted, meanwhile, that she had simply arrived at the construction site to see a fight. “I got beat by that dude,” she continued (Bobby). So, yes, I wanted to witness his beating. I wanted him to experience it with me. Alice also remembers exactly what happened after that. “I remember standing there and seeing Marty go like this,” she recalled. I got the impression that he pulled away and struck him. I’ll never forget the expression on his face at the time. I noticed blood all everywhere when I looked down. and I simply froze as he held his stomach.
Bobby’s mother believed Alice was the mastermind, but the subsequent trials revealed Lisa and Martin were responsible. Alice said, “It was terror, but it was almost like being in a trance,” when asked why she didn’t halt what was happening. Depending on their level of involvement, the seven friends—including Alice—were ultimately given various sentences.
What has become of Alice Willis?
After being ultimately found guilty of second-degree murder and conspiracy to murder, Alice was sentenced to a more severe term. She was given a 40-year prison sentence in May 1995, followed by 40 years of probation, when she was 19 years old. However, after an appeal, Alice’s sentence was lowered to 17 years, eight of which she served. I do think I should have received some prison time, she subsequently admitted.
I completely agree with that, but I don’t think I got off lightly, Alice continued. “I didn’t kill him, but it was a major issue,” Sincerely, I didn’t think he would pass away. How is it possible to feel regret for something you did not commit? She had a legal run-in when she was charged with retail theft in 2013. It appears that Alice has avoided problems ever since. She earned her high school graduation while incarcerated, and as of 2013, she and her husband were living in Melbourne, Florida, where she was a stay-at-home mother to four kids.