Felicia Hay Arrested in 2024 Columbia Homicide Case
Authorities charged 35-year-old Felicia Hay in connection with the 2024 death of Antonio Davis.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Crime — General
Police have arrested 35-year-old Felicia Hay following new charges related to the November 2024 death of 56-year-old Antonio Davis in Columbia. Investigators allege that Hay assisted Alexander Aklan during the fatal assault on Davis.
Why it matters
The arrest follows a 2024 assault that resulted in the death of Antonio Davis after he sustained a brain bleed from hitting his head during the encounter. The case continues to move through the justice system as both criminal charges and a civil wrongful death lawsuit proceed.
Felicia Hay remains held at the Boone County Jail on a $10,000 bond. Her hearing is scheduled for Monday afternoon, while Alexander Aklan faces separate charges including second-degree murder and drug trafficking.
The players
Felicia Hay
She is a 35-year-old resident of Columbia who currently faces criminal charges related to the death of Antonio Davis.
Antonio Davis
He was a 56-year-old man who died in November 2024 after being pistol-whipped during an assault.
Alexander Aklan
He is a defendant in both a criminal homicide case and a wrongful death lawsuit currently pending in Boone County.
Boone County Jail
This is the primary correctional facility in the region where suspects are held pending their scheduled court appearances.
The details
Authorities allege that Hay kicked the victim while he was on the ground after he was pistol-whipped. Antonio Davis subsequently developed a fatal brain bleed from the injury sustained during the altercation.
Timeline
Antonio Davis died following an assault in November 2024.
A wrongful death lawsuit was filed in September 2026.
Felicia Hay was arrested on October 3-4, 2026.
A hearing for Felicia Hay is set for Monday, October 5, 2026.
The trial for Alexander Aklan is scheduled for March 2027.
Legal Context
This case follows a pattern set by the prosecution of accomplice liability in Missouri homicide cases. The filing of a parallel wrongful death lawsuit mirrors recent legal trends in Columbia regarding civil accountability for criminal conduct.
Residents should remain aware that court proceedings are ongoing and may involve future testimony related to this incident. The case has also led to a civil wrongful death lawsuit, which may influence local legal precedents regarding liability.
The takeaway
Legal accountability for violent crimes often involves complex interactions between both criminal charges and civil litigation. Victims and their families may pursue separate paths to secure justice following fatal incidents.
What happens next
Alexander Aklan is scheduled to stand trial in March 2027.
Further reading
For more information on local legal proceedings, visit the Crime — General section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ABC17NEWS.
