Archive · 20 Nov 2025
British Woman Sonia Exelby Found Dead in Florida; Man Arrested
Sonia Exelby, a British woman with mental health struggles, traveled to Florida and met Dwain Hall.
She wanted to die, and Hall is accused of killing her.
Police found her body and arrested Hall for murder and kidnapping.
Sonia Exelby, 32, was found dead in Florida on October 17
She was reported missing and endangered by UK authorities on October 13
Dwain Hall, 53, arrested for first-degree murder and kidnapping
Exelby struggled with mental health issues and planned her death
Hall recorded a video of Exelby distressed and bruised
- Who
- Sonia Exelby, Dwain Hall
- What
- Exelby's death and Hall's arrest
- When
- Exelby's death on October 17, Hall's arrest after
- Where
- Florida, USA
- Why
- Exelby wanted to die, Hall allegedly fulfilled her wish
Prosecution
Defense
Hall's Intent
Prosecution
Hall intentionally harmed and killed Exelby
Defense
Hall acted on Exelby's expressed wish to die
- Age
- 32
- Location Found
- Florida, USA
- Suspect's Age
- 53
- Crime Charges
- First-degree murder, kidnapping, credit card fraud, unlawful use of communication device
- Mental Health Status
- Struggled with serious mental health problems, suicidal