Woman Who Helped Boyfriend Hide Evidence After Double Murder Shows Up at Victims’ Memorial Event, Authorities Say

Woman Who Helped Boyfriend Hide Evidence After Double Murder Shows Up at Victims' Memorial Event, Authorities Say

Williamsport, PA – A woman accused of assisting her boyfriend in covering up a double murder attended a memorial event honoring the victims and allegedly put herself “in the presence” of the victims’ family members, including one scheduled to testify in the ongoing criminal case. This act, prosecutors say, directly violated her bail conditions, leading to her arrest and the revocation of her bail.

The Alleged Crime and Background

Sandy Perez, 45, has been charged with multiple offenses, including kidnapping to facilitate a felony, receiving stolen property, destroying evidence, tampering with physical evidence, and obstructing law enforcement, as reported in court documents. Perez is accused of helping her boyfriend, Troy Bailey, cover up the double murder of Ronald Dailey and Alisha Seese, both 37, in January 2024.

The crimes were allegedly committed by Bailey, a former employee at Lycoming Engines in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Bailey, with the help of Muhammed Davis, reportedly shot and killed Dailey and Seese, who had a protective order against Bailey. According to the police, Perez helped get rid of the murder weapon. Both Bailey and Davis face first-degree murder, second-degree murder, and kidnapping charges, with Perez also facing serious charges for her role in the cover-up.

On January 12, 2024, the victims were reported missing after not returning home from their shifts at Lycoming Engines. Their families, concerned, tracked their phones and contacted the police. The tracking led authorities to Bailey, who was later identified as a key figure in their disappearance.

Victims’ Abusive Past and Bailey’s Motive

Seese, Bailey’s ex-girlfriend, had filed a protective order against him in December 2023 after claiming Bailey was abusive towards others in their shared home. According to reports, Seese broke up with Bailey, demanded that he move out, and obtained the protective order. On the night of the victims’ disappearance, Bailey reportedly knew exactly where Seese was due to inside information provided by Randall Johnson, a security supervisor at Lycoming Engines. Johnson was later charged with stalking and hindering apprehension or prosecution.

Police traced the victims’ final movements to Ames Place near Terrace Place, where they found Dailey and Seese dead inside a white SUV, both victims shot multiple times. Surveillance video showed Dailey and Seese leaving work, only to be forced into Dailey’s vehicle by Bailey and Davis. The investigation led to the arrest of Bailey, Davis, and Perez, who were arraigned in Lycoming County Court and denied bail. However, Perez was later released on bail before the memorial event.

Perez’s Attendance at the National Day of Remembrance

In September 2024, Perez attended the National Day of Remembrance, an event organized by the Angel Families Unite group, which honors victims of crime. Perez was invited by a local church’s pastor, who was asked to provide a singer for the event. However, Perez’s bail conditions specifically prohibited her from interacting with the victims’ families, and speaking with them was a direct violation of these conditions.

At the event, Perez allegedly engaged with family members of the victims, including Dailey’s sister, who was scheduled to testify in the criminal case. Perez reportedly commented on the T-shirt Dailey’s sister wore in memory of her brother, stating that it was a “good memorial shirt.”

A Dispute Over Perez’s Actions at the Event

Perez later testified in court that she was asked to leave the event by the pastor and complied immediately. However, others present at the event disputed her version of events, claiming that Perez refused to leave when asked and remained seated in front of a sign honoring the victims. Angel Families Unite expressed their shock and disappointment, issuing a public apology on social media. The group said, “An alleged accomplice, currently released on bail, attended our National Day of Remembrance as a singer, placing themselves in the presence of the family of their alleged victim who was scheduled to present testimony.”

Perez’s Alleged Motive for the Crime

Court records indicate that Perez’s involvement in the murders was not solely to assist her boyfriend. Evidence presented during the investigation shows that Perez had a deep personal animosity toward Seese. Perez allegedly sent Seese multiple hostile messages, including one that said, “Keep my name out your mouth,” and another that read, “He [Bailey] has a real woman in me.” These messages reflect the underlying tension and jealousy Perez may have felt toward Seese, especially as Seese was trying to distance herself from Bailey.

Victims Remembered

Dailey and Seese were both remembered fondly by their loved ones. Dailey, who worked as a security guard for Lycoming Engines, was described in his obituary as a man who “died tragically in his last heroic act.” Seese, a woman of deep love for her family, children, and pets, was remembered as a kindhearted and thoughtful individual whose spirit brought comfort and inspiration to those around her.

Courtroom Ruling and Perez’s Return to Jail

In the aftermath of the memorial event, the judge presiding over Perez’s case found her testimony “not credible” and ruled that her bail be revoked. Perez was ordered to return to Lycoming County Prison to await further proceedings in her case. The ruling has raised questions about the integrity of the justice system and how such violations of bail conditions should be handled.

Angel Families Unite’s Apology

Angel Families Unite expressed their deep sorrow in a social media post, stating, “Our safe space was challenged in a way that brings deep sorrow… We are wholeheartedly sorry, and it is with our deepest sympathy that we apologize for the pain and retraumatization caused by this presence.” The group emphasized that their mission remains to blend criminal justice advocacy with therapeutic support, and that the events of that day were a painful reminder of the realities faced by families who have lost loved ones to violent crime.

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