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NewsWFLA (NBC 8) — Local NewsAugust 26, 2026Hillsborough

Prosecutors seek death penalty for Billy Adams in capital murder trial

Prosecutors are pursuing the death penalty against Tampa rapper Billy Adams, who is on trial for the January 2023 murder of his pregnant girlfriend, Alana Sims. Opening statements have commenced in the capital murder case.

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Why It Matters

The outcome of this trial will determine whether the defendant faces the death penalty or life imprisonment for the killing of Alana Sims and her unborn child.

Key Facts

  • Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against Billy Adams.
  • Billy Adams is a Tampa rapper known as 'Ace N-H'.
  • The victim, Alana Sims, was 22 years old at the time of her death.
  • The victim was pregnant with the defendant's child at the time of the killing.
  • The incident occurred on January 30, 2023.
  • Opening statements in the capital murder trial are currently underway.

Who's Mentioned

locationTampa“Location of the crime and the trial.”personBilly Adams“Defendant in the capital murder trial, also known as 'Ace N-H'.”personShahlevi Sims“Mother of the victim.”personAlana Sims“Victim of the killing.”