Angela Williams charged with moving Shavaughn McKitty's body

A 60-year-old Florida woman has been charged after allegedly dragging the body of her longtime friend into a nature preserve, covering the remains with brush, and later reporting her missing when police found evidence of foul play. The Broward County Sheriff’s Office says the woman, identified as Angela K. Williams, told investigators she had no idea what happened to the victim after she vanished from a Tamarac home where Williams was supposed to be caring for her. Detectives later found security footage showing Williams moving the victim’s body, despite initially claiming she was unaware of any struggle or injury.

The case has drawn attention because the victim was a woman with special needs, making her particularly vulnerable to abuse or neglect. Authorities believe the relationship between Williams and the victim, identified as 58-year-old Shavaughn M. McKitty, dated back years, raising questions about how long Williams may have been responsible for her care. Neighbors told local reporters they occasionally saw Williams and McKitty together but never suspected abuse, suggesting the alleged crime went unnoticed for a dangerous period. The nature preserve where the body was found is a popular area for walking and biking, but its secluded sections can also hide evidence for days or weeks, delaying justice.

Investigators say they pieced together the timeline using phone records, surveillance video, and a search dog that tracked the scent of human remains to a dense area of brush. They also found blood evidence inside the home where McKitty lived, contradicting Williams’ initial claim that she had no involvement. The charge—likely manslaughter or evidence tampering—carries potential prison time, though the exact motive remains under review. Prosecutors have not yet commented on whether additional charges could follow as the investigation continues.

The case highlights the risks vulnerable adults face when relying on caregivers, especially those with unsupervised access to their homes and routines. Advocates for people with disabilities warn that financial dependence and social isolation can make abuse easier to hide. Meanwhile, the nature reserve where the body was dumped has temporarily closed parts of its trail system for evidence collection. For now, the community remains shaken by the betrayal of trust and the brutality of the alleged act.