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Texas Man Allegedly Killed Teen He Previously Raped to Prevent Her From Testifying Against Him

Sep. 10, 2012 11:00pm
Franklin B. Davis Allegedly Kills Shania Gray to Prevent Her From Testifying

Police in the Dallas suburb of Carrollton say 30-year-old Franklin B. Davis, left, of Irving, was charged with capital murder Sunday after confessing to the death of 16-year-old Shania Gray. (MyFoxDFW.com/Carrollton Police Department)

CARROLLTON, Texas (TheBlaze/AP) – A Texas man accused of raping a 16-year-old girl used social media to lure her to a meeting, abduct her from her school and drive her to a river, where he killed her to keep her from testifying against him in a court of law, an arrest warrant said.

The man insisted in a jailhouse interview Monday that he only wanted to talk to the teen and prove his innocence but said he was overcome by “demons” once they were face-to-face.

Franklin B. Davis, 30, of the Dallas suburb of Irving, was charged with capital murder Sunday in the death of Shania Gray. Gray was last seen alive Thursday afternoon at Hebron High School in nearby Carrollton. Her body was found Saturday in a secluded area near the Trinity River.

Carrollton police say Davis confessed to arranging a meeting with Gray under false pretenses, driving her to a trail near the river and shooting her twice with a .38-caliber pistol. According to an arrest affidavit, Gray fell into the river and called Davis by his nickname: “Why, Wish?”

Davis told police he then stepped on her neck until she stopped breathing, the affidavit said.

Carrollton police spokesman Jon Stovall said in an email that police believe Davis killed Gray because she was about to testify against him.

A spokeswoman for Gray’s family, Sherry Ramsey, told The Dallas Morning News that Gray met Davis when she babysat his two children. Ramsey said that later, after the teen declined many requests to babysit, Gray told her grandmother that Davis had raped her.

The crime was reported to Mesquite police, and Davis was charged with four counts of sexual assault of a child. The trial was scheduled to start next month.

Ramsey said Davis had warned Gray he would kill her if she told anyone about the assault.

According to an arrest warrant, Davis contacted Gray through social media and pretended to be someone else in an attempt to get information about the sexual assault case. Davis then used a pre-paid cellphone to set up a meeting with Gray at her high school on Thursday.

Davis told WFAA-TV in a jailhouse interview that he tracked Gray down because he wanted to prove his innocence in the sexual assault case.

“I needed to get some kind of evidence, some kind of proof myself to show I did not have sex with her and that she’s lying,” Davis told the television station. He said he didn’t intend to harm Gray but was overcome in the moment.

“I was fighting demons,” Davis told the station. “It was like a different person was in me. It wasn’t me.”


Davis told authorities that Gray was surprised to see him but got into his car when he told her he wanted to talk to her about the sexual assault case. He said he then drove her to the remote area.

Stovall said police believe Gray was killed within an hour after she was picked up.

Davis was being held in the Dallas County jail on $2 million bond. Attorneys listed for him did not return messages left Monday by The Associated Press.

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Comments (104)

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  • Ghandi was a Republican
    Posted on September 11, 2012 at 12:58am

    If obama had a son……………….

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    • Exrepublisheep
      Posted on September 11, 2012 at 1:07am

      Well done. A horrific crime occured and you use it for political purposes. Very republican of you.

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    • Azzman
      Posted on September 11, 2012 at 8:32am

      Actually Mr. Obama did exactly the same thing, hypocritical… which is very Democratic of you ExRep…

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    • TAXEVERYONE
      Posted on September 11, 2012 at 9:20am

      Exrepublisheet, we are glad you are gone.

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    • desertspeaks
      Posted on September 11, 2012 at 10:58am

      well he only did what a socialistic demoncrat would do.. BLAME SOMEONE ELSE!

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    • APD847
      Posted on September 11, 2012 at 12:03pm

      Shoot, Obama’s murdered so many babies via his legislation that one more Black child could not stir him. His cronies at Planned Parenthood have too much money to make.

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    • Secret Squirrel
      Posted on September 11, 2012 at 12:19pm

      .
      I’ll bet his parent is proud of him.

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    • Secret Squirrel
      Posted on September 11, 2012 at 12:21pm

      .
      Can we delay his trial so he can still vote for Obama?

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    • RoBoTech
      Posted on September 11, 2012 at 12:31pm

      expubshite, you are INSANE!!
      No surprise, all brain dead Liberals are insane.
      Your boy Obama was the one that politicized that statement.
      Go back to the child’s table, your queerios are getting soggy.

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  • zoro51
    Posted on September 11, 2012 at 12:23am

    only one way to end this type of violence.. EXTERMINATE THE PERP period no mercy no pity BAM done… fhe he cared NOT for anyones life but his own… KILL HIM

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  • Goldlady
    Posted on September 11, 2012 at 12:03am

    And his name is Frank Davis? Ironic…

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    • Wool-Free Vision
      Posted on September 11, 2012 at 12:23am

      I heard that the B in Franklin B. Davis stands for Beelzebub. Anyone confirm this pseudo-fact? TIA

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  • samtree
    Posted on September 10, 2012 at 11:51pm

    This kind of stuff is very common in the black community. It’s the basis of the “Don’t snitch” attitude supported by many, many black pro athletes. You see, they feel that the black man must be allowed to do what ever crime he wants and even the victim must not snitch. I’m sure the black community will rally for this perps freedom.

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    • TEXASGRANNY73
      Posted on September 11, 2012 at 4:24am

      Over come with awe that there is someone here who knows black men and black pro athletes and black communities and snitches. A snitch snitch here a snitch snitch there a snitch snitch everywhere. No No No snitching. Absolutely not. I did not have sex with that woman. So over come I think I’m having vapors, Rhett, bring me some smelling salts. What do you mean you really don’t give a damn? So. Cry me a river. Tomorrow is another day.

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  • bloggenfels
    Posted on September 10, 2012 at 11:37pm

    Fair enough. Don’t execute him. Just execute the guy inside him who committed this horrible crime.

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  • LeadNotFollow
    Posted on September 10, 2012 at 11:35pm

    …
    Hope Texas fries him real soon.

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    • Bill Rowland
      Posted on September 11, 2012 at 6:40am

      As I understand Texas law he is eligible for the death penalty. He lured to victim to a meeting, he came armed and ready to kill her, he killed her. The murder was planned therefor pre-meditated.
      Murder in the commision of another crime (Kidnapping) qualifies for 1st degree.
      Strap him down and give him the shot.

      OMG Nov 6, 2012

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  • Wango
    Posted on September 10, 2012 at 11:31pm

    But was it a legitimate rape? Thank god her heavenly woman magic kicked into gear and shut down the assaulting spermisoldier.

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  • v15
    Posted on September 10, 2012 at 11:30pm

    Are you or someone you love fighting demons every day while hatching a murder scheme? Fortunately, there’s a cure – Lethal Injection. Contact your nearest D.A.’s Office and ask for it by name – Lethal Injection. Side Effects include inability to draw breath, absent pulse, and decreased brain function (as in zero). Tell your D.A. if you have any allergies or are taking MAOIs.

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  • The-Monk
    Posted on September 10, 2012 at 11:30pm

    Perhaps an Obama “beer summit” would help?

    The Police acted stupidly…… again.

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  • LeadNotFollow
    Posted on September 10, 2012 at 11:29pm

    …
    Bet she did not get into the car of her own free will.
    He probably threatened her with the gun or threaten to kill someone she loved.

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    LeadNotFollow  
  • The-Monk
    Posted on September 10, 2012 at 11:26pm

    Obama sure likes that “boot on the neck” talk. Just like thus guy…..

    http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2010/05/03/03greenwire-tough-talking-admin-officials-keep-boot-on-nec-20483.html

    http://www.bluegrasspundit.com/2010/05/obama-administration-promises-to-keep.html

    http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2012/02/obamas-promises-dems-to-keep-boot-on-neck-of-catholic-church/

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  • freedomisasfreedomdoes
    Posted on September 10, 2012 at 11:25pm

    So sorry for Shania Gray’s family. That is just horrific.

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  • LeadNotFollow
    Posted on September 10, 2012 at 11:24pm

    …
    This was a premeditated, cold blooded murder, so why was this guy given a bond amount? He should be held without bond. If he makes bail, he will flee. He has nothing to lose.

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    LeadNotFollow  
    • CatB
      Posted on September 10, 2012 at 11:31pm

      Give him a fair trial .. and stick a needle in him …

      Condolenses to the family of the young lady.

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    • RamonPreston
      Posted on September 11, 2012 at 12:29am

      He should be given a suspended sentence…take him out and hang him.

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    • TEXASGRANNY73
      Posted on September 11, 2012 at 3:55am

      Sure. Everyone can make a 2 million dollar bond.

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  • U.N.hater
    Posted on September 10, 2012 at 11:21pm

    If you went to meet some one and it turned out to be your rapeist why would you get in their car?

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    • thegreatcarnac
      Posted on September 10, 2012 at 11:25pm

      Look at her closely and look at him…we are not talking about 2 nuclear physicists here.

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    • Walkabout
      Posted on September 11, 2012 at 12:03am

      TheGreatCarnac

      I’ll go with LeadNotFollow’s line of reasoning.

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      Walkabout  
  • possom
    Posted on September 10, 2012 at 11:19pm

    Hang’em high boy’s!

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  • mike551
    Posted on September 10, 2012 at 11:16pm

    @ dora glasberg Pathetic obama supporter. Totally classless. Typical and predictable.

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  • thegreatcarnac
    Posted on September 10, 2012 at 11:16pm

    When convicted…he will probably die. Texas does not abide murderers. The devil did not make this fool kill this girl…….his genes did.

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    • TEXASGRANNY73
      Posted on September 11, 2012 at 3:30am

      If convicted and no, it’s not in the genes. You don’t differentiate between God good and Devil evil? And, I have always presented an id when I voted. They won’t vote in Mesquite or Irving,nope. And may the bird of paradise fly up your nose. And if you respond to that last part I will roll up like a roly poly and cry me a river.

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  • The-Monk
    Posted on September 10, 2012 at 11:15pm

    Not to worry… both of them will still be voting for Obama in November.

    In Texas, Maryland and Florida. Maybe even in Ohio too…..

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  • blackyb
    Posted on September 10, 2012 at 11:10pm

    This fat pig is a demon. He is cruel, wicked and deserves the death penalty.

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  • garbagecanlogic
    Posted on September 10, 2012 at 11:09pm

    There goes another black-on-black crime that no one will critizize or report about.

    Praise Be To Obama. Psalm 109:8

    The U.S. Out Of The U.N.
    The U.N. Out Of The U.S.

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  • MODEL82A1
    Posted on September 10, 2012 at 11:09pm

    Even the Blaze falls into lockstep with their headline: “A Texas Man” allegedly committed horrific crimes.

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  • cemerius
    Posted on September 10, 2012 at 11:08pm

    Seems to me a speedy trial the the hangman is in his Near future!

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  • blackyb
    Posted on September 10, 2012 at 11:08pm

    That is why these lowlifes who rape women should be executed.

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  • DOra Glasberg
    Posted on September 10, 2012 at 11:06pm

    And Paul Ryan would want her to have HIS baby.

    DOra Glasberg  
    • soybomb315_II
      Posted on September 10, 2012 at 11:12pm

      and did the police “act stupidly” again?

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    • blackyb
      Posted on September 10, 2012 at 11:13pm

      Yes and if Obama had a son….

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      blackyb  
    • Edohiguma
      Posted on September 10, 2012 at 11:14pm

      Because it’s the baby’s fault when a beast like him rapes a women, right? Let the rapist get away, maybe have the tax payer pay his therapy, but execute the unborn child, right?

      That’s justice, right?

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    • mike551
      Posted on September 10, 2012 at 11:18pm

      Stupid child .

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    • The-Monk
      Posted on September 10, 2012 at 11:21pm

      DOra Glasberg
      “And Paul Ryan would want her to have HIS baby.”

      And what does that mean DOra Glasberg? Please elaborate. Care to say something?

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    • Uranium Wedge
      Posted on September 10, 2012 at 11:23pm

      @DORA
      It’s so cute that you inject politics in the rape and murder of a child.
      You are super “special” to me.

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    • cranby
      Posted on September 10, 2012 at 11:24pm

      It’s also HER child as well, or did you fail basic biology?

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    • Psychosis
      Posted on September 10, 2012 at 11:46pm

      rapist and murderer …………………….. lefties want to end the death penalty

      child innocent of ANY wrong…………….they want everyone to pitch in with taxes to kill it

      and they dont see anything wrong with that scenario / liberalism is a mental disorder …see dora

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    • Walkabout
      Posted on September 11, 2012 at 12:05am

      Put the baby up for adoption. Publicize his deeds & thus his shame. Execute him. Best possible world.

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      Walkabout  
    • Walkabout
      Posted on September 11, 2012 at 12:07am

      Dora failed basic biology. She probably has her high school transcripts sealed also.

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      Walkabout  
    • TCATATTACK
      Posted on September 11, 2012 at 12:17am

      Dora is a liar!

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      TCATATTACK  
    • booger71
      Posted on September 11, 2012 at 12:57am

      Don’t mess with Dora, she is a paid shill for the Buffoonington Post

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    • katzkiner
      Posted on September 11, 2012 at 12:57am

      Hey guys, let’s go easy on Dora, she can’t relate to why we hate these monsters. I hope she never understands, because that would mean one of these nice fellows having her
      for a
      hors d’oeuve. She’s probably a sweet little old lady. We can indulge her. She probably.doesn’t get out much anymore.

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    • TEXASGRANNY73
      Posted on September 11, 2012 at 3:49am

      @Psychosis You left out BlackyB Edohiguma Mike551 Cranby Walkabout in your mental disorder comment. The cure for this disease is education, reading is fundamental and a willingness to think logical.
      And concentrate. Some folks are slower than others and the old concentration factor really helps. Say murder story, not baby story, not racist story, not community. I must really be bored tonight (morning).Back to the jacket.

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    • Walkabout
      Posted on September 11, 2012 at 5:39am

      TEXASGRANNY73
      The cure for this disease is not education. The cure for the disease was to give this lady a gun so she could take him out the 2nd time he tried to victimize her.]

      He already had a physical advantage over her by being male. On top of that he had a gun. If she had a gun, would he have made a move on her? Doubtful.

      Second how is he free pending trial when he is accused of raping a 16 year old?

      Third as many people have pointed out what crime did the baby commit? This is where you need education. They can fell pain you know when they are in the womb. Personally I believe in a rape exception. I would tell her that she could give the kid up for adoption or have the abortion.

      It seems as though you would do is is say nothing about alternatives adoption & only say “let’s git her done” as prepped the saline solution or the vacuum pump. If you can’t hear the baby scream then it wasn’t in pain right ethicist?

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  • princessnutsack
    Posted on September 10, 2012 at 11:05pm

    because clearly he would not be the prime suspect. der-her!

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