Federal authorities have charged two men with the 2018 murder of Alek Smith during an armed robbery in Spring Hill. Arthur Williams, known as Snow and Art, and Timothy Colon were indicted for using a firearm during a violent crime that led to Smiths death. On October 16 2018 intruders forced their way into Smiths home while his fiancé and young daughter slept nearby. Smith confronted the attackers to protect his family but was severely beaten and shot in the lower body before suffering fatal head trauma. The case remained unsolved for seven years until reluctant witnesses provided new testimony during a federal investigation in 2025. Investigators discovered Colon had planned the robbery and tracked Smith using social media to recruit accomplices. Both men face federal charges carrying potential life sentences or the death penalty if convicted. Authorities are still seeking information about potential additional co-conspirators who may have participated in the crime.
Key Points:
- Timothy Colon and Arthur Williams were charged with federal crimes for the 2018 murder of Alek Smith during an armed robbery
- The intruders attacked Smiths home on October 16 2018 while his fiancé and young daughter were sleeping in nearby rooms
- Smith was beaten repeatedly and shot in the lower body before suffering fatal blunt force trauma to his head
- The case remained unsolved for seven years until new witnesses came forward during a 2025 federal investigation
- Both defendants have prior law enforcement involvement with serious offenses including human trafficking
