Auburndale, Florida – On Friday, August 19, 2016, at approximately 6:43 p.m., Auburndale police officers responded to the report of a suspicious death at 722 Sunset Avenue, Apartment #3, in Auburndale. Upon their arrival they were able to determine that Adam Hilarie, a 27-year-old black man, was the victim of a homicide. The investigation revealed that Hilarie was shot and killed during a robbery.
Auburndale police detectives have charged and arrested the following four individuals for their involvement in the homicide of Mr. Hilarie:
Haliey Rose Bustos, an 18-year-old Hispanic woman, of Bordeau Ct., #1, Auburndale, FL. Charges: Conspiracy to Commit Robbery, Robbery with a Firearm/Deadly Weapon, First Degree Murder and Violation of Probation.
Andre Maurice Warner, a 26-year-old black man, of Bordeau Ct., #1,Auburndale, FL. Charges: Conspiracy to Commit Robbery, Robbery with a Firearm/Deadly Weapon, and First Degree Murder.
• Gary Terrell Gray, a 31-year-old black man, of N. Lake Avenue, Lakeland, FL. Charges: Conspiracy to Commit Robbery, Robbery with a Firearm/Deadly Weapon, First Degree Murder and Violation of Probation.
• Joshua Ellington, a 26-year-old black man, of Old Haines City-Lake Alfred Rd., Lake Alfred, FL. Charges: Conspiracy to Commit Robbery, Robbery with a Firearm/Deadly Weapon, First Degree Murder and Violation of Probation
During the investigation it was determined that Bustos met Hilarie on an on-line dating site. Hilarie picked up Bustos and they went on a date on Thursday
evening. After he dropped her off, Bustos conspired with the others and returned to his apartment to rob Hilarie of his belongings, which ultimately led to his murder.
