- David Lee was a Navy veteran and youth football coach.
- Brandi Smith was remembered as a loving and joyful mother.
- Their son Trevor allegedly shot them after an argument.
- Trevor called 911 from a church and asked for prayers.
The tragic deaths of David Lee, 44, and Brandi Smith, 45, have left their Middleburg, Florida, community in shock.
The couple, described as loving parents and active community members, were allegedly killed by their 14-year-old son, Trevor Lee, in a heartbreaking incident that unfolded in early August 2025.
A Devoted Father and Military Veteran
David Lee served as a U.S. Navy aviation electrician and was known for his dedication to family and youth sports. Friends and neighbors remembered him as a hardworking, respectful man who coached his son’s football team.
“He helped multiple other children that weren’t maybe as privileged, giving them rides, helping them out on the teams,”
said Andrew Jeter, a fellow Navy veteran and close friend.
A Loving Mother and Supportive Figure
Brandi Smith, remembered for her warmth and humor, was deeply involved in her son’s life. Family members described her as a joyful person who cherished her loved ones.
“She was a happy person. A good person all around,”
said James Lewis, her cousin.
The Tragic Night That Changed Everything
On August 5, 2025, Trevor Lee reportedly got into an argument with his parents before allegedly shooting them with their own gun. He then walked to a nearby church, called 911, and confessed.
“I need to pray,” Trevor told the dispatcher before asking, “Can you pray for me?” The operator replied, “I will definitely be praying for you, son”.
🚨 MIDDLEBURG, FL, TRAGEDY 🚨
Just after midnight today, a 14-year-old boy, Trevor Smith, in Middleburg, FL, called 911 from a church to confess to killing his parents. Deputies found David Lee (44) and Brandi Smith (45) dead from gunshot wounds in their home.
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— Coastal Conservative News (@CoastalCNews) August 4, 2025
A Community in Mourning
Friends and family struggled to reconcile the tragedy with the family they knew. Kyree Beamon, Trevor’s best friend, called them “one of the best families I knew” and said they treated him like a son.
“Trevor isn’t a bad person. He made some bad decisions, and he’ll suffer the consequences, but that’s not all he was,”
Beamon added.
Ongoing Investigation and Legal Proceedings
Authorities confirmed the gun used belonged to the parents and was left at the scene. Trevor faces two counts of second-degree murder, with prosecutors considering whether to charge him as an adult.
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Last Updated on August 6, 2025 by 247 News Around The World
