Six Arrested and Charged in Relation to July 4 Murder

This week, charges were filed against six individuals in connection with the July 4, 2014 murder of 24-year-old Kayon Dafney of Long Beach, who was found by police in an alley in the 6400 block of Gardenia Avenue after responding to a shots fired call.

After a lengthy and thorough investigation, which revealed the shooting occurred over an on-going gang dispute, a 2-day arrest operation took place on March 12 & 13, 2015.  Six suspects were arrested in various cities throughout the region.

This week, Homicide detectives presented the case to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, which resulted in the following charges being filed: 

Name: Gender: Age: City of Residence: Arrest Date: Charges:
Chapple, Anthony Male 24 Long Beach 3/13/15 Murder, Use of a Firearm During Commission of a Murder, Gang Allegation
Williams, Kerry Jr. Male 25 Long Beach 3/12/15 Murder, Use of a Firearm During Commission of a Murder, Gang Allegation
Beasley, Clyde Male 48 Westminster 3/13/15 Murder, Use of a Firearm During Commission of a Murder, Gang Allegation
Bingley, Arielle Female 25 San Pedro 3/12/15 Accessory After the Fact
Williams, Kerry Sr. Male 43 Lakewood 3/12/15 Accessory After the Fact
Gobert, Billie Female 70 Long Beach 3/12/13 Accessory After the Fact

The defendants are scheduled to appear in Long Beach Superior Court for their arraignment on the following dates: 

Name: Arraignment Date:
Chapple, Anthony March 20th
Williams, Kerry Jr. April 8th
Beasley, Clyde April 8th
Bingley, Arielle April 10th
Williams, Kerry Sr. April 6th
Gobert, Billie Pending

Anyone with information regarding this investigation should contact Long Beach Police Homicide Detectives Teryl Hubert, Scott Lasch or Michael Hubbard at (562) 570-7244.  Anonymous tips may be submitted by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), texting TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or visiting www.lacrimestoppers.org.