Caregiver Killed After Inheriting Millions: A Crime Fueled by Greed and Abandonment

For three years, Alicia Turner devoted her life to caring for William Hargrove, a wealthy Virginia man left paralyzed after a devastating car accident. While his family gradually disappeared from his life, visiting only a handful of times, Alicia was there every day—helping him eat, recover, laugh, and ultimately live again. Their relationship, which began as professional caregiving, grew into a genuine love story. That love would ultimately cost Alicia her life.

William Hargrove, 79 at the time of his accident in 2021, was left permanently paralyzed from the waist down. His son Bradley, daughter Christine, and grandson Tyler initially visited, but their presence faded quickly. According to William’s personal journal, he felt abandoned once he could no longer provide financial value to his family.

In December 2021, William hired Alicia Turner, a certified home health aide with an outstanding reputation. Alicia did far more than her job required. She cooked William’s favorite meals, shared music and poetry with him, and made sure he was seen in public as a person—not just a man in a wheelchair. Over time, a deep emotional bond formed.

By 2023, that bond had become love. Despite their significant age difference, William and Alicia entered a consensual, private relationship. Medical professionals later confirmed William was mentally competent and fully aware of his decisions. In March 2024, William legally revised his will, leaving Alicia $2.5 million, his home, and most of his remaining assets. His family members’ inheritances were dramatically reduced. The will also included a critical clause: if any family member committed a crime against Alicia, their inheritance would be void.

The family learned about the new will days later. What followed was not a legal challenge, but a criminal conspiracy.

According to court records, Bradley, Christine, and Tyler agreed that Alicia had to be “removed” before William died. Tyler contacted former military associates, Vincent Cross and Raone Silva, who agreed to carry out the murder for $50,000. Bank records, phone data, and deleted messages later showed careful planning and surveillance of Alicia’s daily routine.

On March 14, 2024, Alicia was abducted from a grocery store parking lot just minutes after leaving William’s home. She was taken to an abandoned warehouse owned by a company linked to Bradley. There, she was restrained and strangled to death. Her body was discovered 11 days later after an anonymous tip.

The investigation unraveled quickly once property records, rental vehicle footage, DNA evidence, and phone records were analyzed. All five individuals were arrested. At trial, a 31-second CCTV clip showing Alicia kissing William on his patio became a key piece of evidence, demonstrating their relationship was genuine—not manipulative.

In October 2024, all defendants were convicted. Bradley, Vincent, and Raone received life sentences without parole. Christine received 25 years. Tyler accepted a plea deal and was sentenced to life with parole eligibility after 30 years.

On the same day as sentencing, William Hargrove died of heart failure. Because Alicia predeceased him and his family was convicted of crimes against her, the entire $3.2 million estate was donated to charity.

The family murdered for inheritance—and received nothing. Alicia Turner, who gave dignity and compassion to a man abandoned by his own blood, paid with her life. Her story stands as a chilling reminder of how greed can eclipse humanity, and why caregivers must take threats seriously, even when they come from family.