Florida Man Arrested for Murder of Suicidal UK Woman He Met Online

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A disturbing case of exploitation and violence has come to light in Florida, where a 32-year-old woman from the UK was killed by a man she had met online. Sonia Exelby, who was struggling with her mental health, had traveled to the US with the intention of seeking a violent death. Instead, she fell prey to Dwain Hall, a 53-year-old man who had met her on a fetish website two years ago. Exelby's partner in the UK had expressed concerns about her mental health, saying she was 'struggling deeply' and had put herself in a vulnerable situation. UK authorities had reported her disappearance to Florida law enforcement, who began investigating Hall after being told that Exelby had traveled to meet people who would give her a violent death. According to police reports, Hall had picked Exelby up from the airport and taken her to an Airbnb, where he had sex with her multiple times and even recorded a video of her covered in bruises. The video showed Exelby appearing hesitant and visibly upset when Hall asked her to consent to being harmed. Exelby had messaged a friend on Discord, expressing doubts about her situation and feeling trapped. Investigators believe that Hall was controlling her and that she was afraid. Tragically, Exelby's body was found in a shallow grave in the woods, with an autopsy revealing that she had been stabbed multiple times with a knife that Hall had mailed to a friend in Ohio. Hall was arrested and charged with first-degree murder, kidnapping, credit card fraud, and unlawful use of a communication device. This case highlights the dangers of online exploitation and the need for vigilance in protecting vulnerable individuals. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues or considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).