Grim Discovery Shocks Pembroke Pines Community
A tragic and horrifying case has unfolded in Pembroke Pines: 41‑year‑old Tiara Belizaire‑Young was identified Monday as one of two people killed in a grisly double homicide. The remains of Belizaire‑Young and Octavis Myers were discovered inside a house in the 1700 block of Northwest 109th Avenue on Wednesday, launching a massive police investigation and sending shockwaves through the neighborhood.
Authorities say both victims did not live permanently at the home. The grim discovery was made after a 911 call was placed regarding an unresponsive man found in the garage. Upon entering, officers found Myers’ body. A search of the residence then led to the discovery of Belizaire‑Young’s body in a bedroom. The horrifying realization that two lives had been lost in what appeared to have been a hidden tragedy shook the community to its core.
Suspect Apprehended After Dramatic Pursuit
The individual charged in connection with the murders is 27‑year‑old Isaiah Collins. He was arrested after being spotted by an off‑duty deputy in a park in Miami Gardens. Collins attempted to flee: crossing the Florida Turnpike, jumping into a canal, and even climbing a tree. According to the Miami‑Dade Sheriff’s Office, during the chase, Collins appeared to make a motion toward his waistband, prompting law enforcement to fire their weapon.
Collins was ultimately subdued and airlifted to HCA Aventura Hospital in stable condition. No one else was injured during the pursuit. He now faces two counts of first‑degree murder with a firearm. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has taken over the investigation, a standard procedure especially in cases involving police use of force.
Remembering Tiara Belizaire‑Young and Octavis Myers
Tiara’s life was one filled with relationships: as a friend, a daughter, someone with hopes and connections. Though little is publicly known about her day‑to‑day, those who respected her speak of her with empathy and affection. Her death, along with Octavis Myers’, has left family and friends devastated, searching for answers and trying to reconcile the unbearable loss.
Her passing also highlights how violence can hide behind closed doors. The home where she was found belonged to her grandmother, who reported being unaware of the bodies inside. She typically stayed away from the garage and bedroom—where the remains were discovered—and only trained her family member to help with walking the dog when the bodies were found.
In this painful time, the community mourns deeply. A memorial to honor Tiara and Octavis is sure to follow. For now, loved ones and neighbors continue to process the horror of what has occurred, hoping that their lives will not be forgotten and that justice will be served in their names.
