Convicted murderer Dee Dee Moore in support of anonymous lottery claims in Florida

Mar 2, 2022, 5:54 pm (20 comments)

Florida Lottery

Moore says having lottery winners' identities revealed "puts a target on them"

By Kate Northrop

The woman who was convicted for killing Florida Lottery winner Abraham Shakespeare said in a phone interview that she supports anonymous prize claims as a measure to protect lottery winners from harm.

Dee Dee Moore, now 49, was found guilty of first-degree murder and possessing and discharging a firearm on Dec. 10, 2012 after prosecutors argued that she swindled and then killed Shakespeare. She is currently serving a life sentence at Lowell Correctional Institution in Ocala.

In a phone interview with Fresh Take Florida, Moore argued against revealing the identities of lottery winners as it puts their lives at risk.

"It puts a target on them," she said in the interview.

Last month, the Florida House passed bill HB 159 that would allow lottery winners of $250,000 and over to keep their identity hidden from public eye for a limited period of 90 days. The Senate passed the bill on a vote of 37-1 more recently, and Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to sign it into law as early as this month.

"At some point in our lives, we all dream of winning the lottery," bill sponsor Tracie Davis said before the bill made it to the Senate. "But unfortunately for some people, that dream of winning the lottery, sometimes those dreams become nightmares."

The new piece of legislation brought the case of Shakespeare's murder back into light, which lawmakers used to bolster their argument in favor of added protections for lottery players who suddenly come into huge fortunes.

"The reason behind the 90 days is to give a lottery winner sufficient time to plan responsibly by notifying family, obtaining financial advice, and even getting the funds into investments," Senator Tina Polsky explained in support of the bill. "It will also provide time for the winner to put security measures in place while ultimately disclosing the information to the public."

Moore befriended Shakespeare a couple years after he won the lottery in 2006, claiming she was writing a book about how people were taking advantage of him. Later, prosecutors claimed, she became his financial adviser, eventually controlling every asset he had left, including an expensive home, debt owed to him, and a $1.5 million annuity.

Once Shakespeare understood what was going on, he threatened to kill her, but Moore got to him first. She shot him and buried his body under a concrete slab in her backyard. She is currently serving life without parole.

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While the proposed legislation is an added precaution for players who may potentially be at risk, Moore says that the limited 90-day period of anonymity is not enough.

"I don't feel that's enough time," she told Fresh Take Florida. "You've got to understand, this person has to change their whole life around."

She went on to say that a winner should not have to disclose whether they chose a lump-sum payout or annuity payments, and that the winner would need at least six months of privacy.

"Ninety days is nothing — you see how quick time flies," Moore continued.

As of now, the Florida Lottery withholds the addresses and phone numbers of lottery winners from public eye, but names are made public so as to advertise legitimate wins of "real" people. The proposed bill would still allow the names of winners to be disclosed to the state to crosscheck for any outstanding debt or child support. 

The only person who voted against the measure in the Senate was Senator Ray Rodrigues, while the one dissenting vote in the House came from Anthony Sabatini.

"People want to know who won the lottery — a government-run, taxpayer-funded program," Sabatini maintained.

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Comments

MsBee18

There's no proof claiming anonymous would have save Abraham Shakespeare's life. He put his trust in Dee Dee Moore.

Stack47

Quote: Originally posted by MsBee18 on Mar 2, 2022

There's no proof claiming anonymous would have save Abraham Shakespeare's life. He put his trust in Dee Dee Moore.

I Agree!

Not really that difficult to notice when a neighbor just bought three brand new vehicles and eventually the entire neighborhood knows they came into some money. Granted Abraham won a large jackpot, but all Dee Dee had to do was look at the website and see pictures with names of lots of people winning $100,000 or more.

Bleudog101

I can't unsee her driving on that concrete driveway with Mr. Shakespeare buried there.  Can't have eye for an eye thanks to the Fourth Amendment...

Cassie8620's avatarCassie8620

Quote: Originally posted by MsBee18 on Mar 2, 2022

There's no proof claiming anonymous would have save Abraham Shakespeare's life. He put his trust in Dee Dee Moore.

Ms Bee 18, you're right on that girl. YEP. I seen a tv special again with this no good POS. I was so angry seeing [again] his brutal ending, the re-enactment. I was praying she and her younger guy got death penalty. Both would've deserved it.

I literally like RTE(roll the eyes)at this chick, i don't even care about her opine, on anything in life.

 

I hate the witch(word rhyme with "Witch) the "B" was able to even give her input, i do not think she should ever be able to even

speak on anything,but inmate(s)have rights too, so there u go.  #smh

 

She is the worse type of person in life, her and her YOUNGER BF killed him, for the money smh.

 

 

Just took him away. Off to heaven early premised on a mean hateful pitiful killer, woman, evil to the core Frown

and without a conscience. I pray (still)for his family who did truly care and love him. RIP Abraham. Continue to RIP.

  I see why my dad always said, "Don't Trust No 1" way before Tupac, (rip) on his songs and what not.

Only GOD.

Cassie8620's avatarCassie8620

Quote: Originally posted by Bleudog101 on Mar 2, 2022

I can't unsee her driving on that concrete driveway with Mr. Shakespeare buried there.  Can't have eye for an eye thanks to the Fourth Amendment...

Eye for an Eye. I agree.

My dad, my hero used to say it to us as children under 18, i never did understand why, until now(late 30s)

and by mid 20s actually to late 20s, pushing "thirties" why he was so serious about it, but in THIS case, it would've been appropriate.

 

I can't imagine a man ALL/ANY AGE being so happy finally in his life, one day and then Killed. I just can't imagine it.Frown

I personally wish she was sent to death row. I hate she is in prison having:

-Email(s) in fed and state prisons now yyyep... Some punishment" #SMH

-Good commissary at times/pen pal inmate ad(s)with even 30 or less seconds video shot/messages/phone calls visits by "video now a days tablet SMH.

She make me SICK.

Raven62's avatarRaven62

The Opinion of a Convicted Murderess, Thief, Liar, and Con Artist has No Credibility!

cottoneyedjoe's avatarcottoneyedjoe

Why does Fresh Take Florida think anyone wants to hear from her? Hot rotten garbage take.

Raven62's avatarRaven62

Quote: Originally posted by cottoneyedjoe on Mar 2, 2022

Why does Fresh Take Florida think anyone wants to hear from her? Hot rotten garbage take.

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) today announced the launch of Fresh Take Florida, an effort to provide coverage of Florida state government at a time when state capitals are increasingly under-covered.

Six student journalists, all graduating seniors, will be covering executive-branch agency operations as well as legislation throughout the 2019 legislative session. They will focus on covering topics of particular impact to the North Central Florida area and the University of Florida community, and will include higher education, healthcare and environmental protection.

https://www.wuft.org/news/2022/03/02/woman-who-murdered-30-million-lottery-winner-backs-bill-to-keep-secret-names-of-those-hitting-jackpot-it-puts-a-target-on-them/

Artist77's avatarArtist77

She is a true psychopath.  Totally disassociating herself from her crime. 

And remember that no one has to divulge financial info to any busybody . If you buy 10 new cars, it is your business. Turn around the question and say..."You are always asking me financial questions so you must be having some personal problems. Do you drink too much or is it drugs? Does your employer know? I can help you call the city or county to see if they can get you some counseling or intervention." LOL. People will break their neck getting away from you.  This has worked well for me several times.

thejeffman1

This is truly the dumbest article ever written in the history of mankind.......why post what a murderer thinks...smdh

PrisonerSix

Quote: Originally posted by Raven62 on Mar 2, 2022

The Opinion of a Convicted Murderess, Thief, Liar, and Con Artist has No Credibility!

I understand your sentiment, but remember Kevin Mitnick, a convicted computer hacker, later went to work in the field of computer security. Go figure.

She pretty much said what we all know already, that winning the lottery invites a lot of unwanted attention.

Whether or not such a law would have helped Abraham Shakespeare, who knows? He gave away a lot of money and needed help to manage it and made the mistake of trusting Dee Dee Moore to do it. His lack of education didn't help him much either. It's just very sad all around.

I do agree with you about Dee Dee Moore, she has very little credibility, but still maintains her innocence and continues to appeal her convictions. She tried to pin it on several people, including her own teenage son, which to me really shows her true colors.

MillionsWanted's avatarMillionsWanted

It's free reign for psychopaths and criminals, without anonymity available.

CDanaT's avatarCDanaT

At least 90 days is a start and much better than the majority of states, including TN.

Say nothing to nobody(except spouse).

Secure your winning ticket.

Consult with sound legal AND reputable financial advisers.

Safe handling of a jackpot is not a flower that grows in a lottery winners garden but it can be cultivated.

There are no victims, only volunteers. You volunteer by looking uncertain and afraid. You volunteer by being, as grass-eaters invariably are, unprepared to confront the hazards of life.

Your understanding and consent are not required for someone to take your life, kill your loved ones, and destroy all you hold dear.

GreyGreen's avatarGreyGreen

As if her opinion matters at this point .  Bet she and bf had  dollar signs in their eyes after his name was published 

 

After our jackpot win nobody really knew until the day a uhaul showed up and  we had the Viper delivered half hour before we drove off.

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