A chilling doorbell camera recording captures a horrifying aftermath as a Maine woman is heard screaming after allegedly shooting her boyfriend in a prank that turned deadly.
In a tragic turn of events, a Maine woman named Olivia Babin, 20, faces a charge of negligent manslaughter in the death of her boyfriend, Daniel Ford-Coates, 24. The incident, which unfolded early on April 2nd, has sent shockwaves through the community.
According to authorities, the shooting occurred around 4:30 a.m. in Bangor, Maine. A newly released Nest doorbell video allegedly captured the aftermath of the incident, revealing a heartbreaking scene.
The video reportedly contains audio of Babin repeatedly screaming at the mortally wounded victim, "You're not dead!" amidst the chaos. A witness can be heard exclaiming, "Oh, f---," as Babin allegedly questions what to do next.
Investigators believe that Babin planned a prank involving her boyfriend's gun. She allegedly removed the magazine from the gun but failed to realize that a round remained in the chamber. In a moment of terrible misfortune, Babin pointed the barrel of the gun at Ford-Coates' forehead and pulled the trigger.
The autopsy report confirmed that Ford-Coates died from a point-blank gunshot wound to the forehead. His death was ruled a homicide.
Witnesses and the video footage contradict Babin's initial account of events to responding officers. Prosecutors allege that she fabricated a false version of the incident.
The investigation revealed that the couple had been using drugs and alcohol prior to the shooting. Babin allegedly intended to scare women in the downstairs apartment with the gun but mistakenly killed her boyfriend.
Babin disposed of the gun in a river after the incident and changed her clothes. She then called 911, but her inconsistent statements raised suspicion.
The suspect is currently being held on $100,000 bail at the Penobscot County Jail. She is scheduled to return to court on June 10th to face the charges against her.
This tragic incident serves as a chilling reminder of the importance of gun safety and the devastating consequences that can result from irresponsible handling of firearms.
