Florida girl allegedly killed by her estranged ex-boyfriend two weeks after 16th birthday

A Florida girl was reportedly stabbed by her ex-boyfriend in a brutal attack and left for dead in a nature preserve just two weeks after turning 16.

The body of Abbriella Elliott was discovered by a hiker at the Cypress Lakes Preserve Trailhead in Hernando County on March 27.

Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhui mentioned that a witness saw Elliott leaving her house at around 1 a.m. on the day of her death, possibly to meet the person responsible for her murder.

Nienhuis stated that the killing involved a lot of passion and violence, indicating it was not a random act but a targeted attack. The teenager was likely killed with an “edged weapon.”

Cameron Cubel, 16, was arrested on first-degree murder charges in connection to Elliott’s death. The victim knew her alleged killer, identified as her ex-boyfriend by Elliott’s parents.

Elliott’s mother described her as always smiling, singing, and acting goofy, with a GoFundMe page set up to help with funeral expenses.

At a prayer vigil for Elliot, her stepfather noted she would have been pleased with the turnout, as she had a light that brightened everyone’s spirits.

If you or someone you know is affected by the issues raised in this story, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.