The family of Gabriel Davis, the 16-year-old Olympia murder suspect, is asking for help paying his court costs and bringing him home. A GoFundMe page was launched sometime in the evening of Sept. 3, just one day after Davies was booked into Remann Hall, the Pierce County Juvenile Detention Center, on suspicion of second-degree murder, first-degree burglary and unlawful possession of a weapon. He was awake for less than 24 hours. The fundraising goal was $25,000. The numbers had reached $20,200 by 11 am. on September 4. But according to GoFundMe’s Terms of Service, the platform is not supposed to be used to raise money connected to violent crimes. Specifically, it cites content that “reflects or promotes conduct that we consider, in our sole discretion, to be an abuse of power” or supports “the legal defense of alleged hate crimes, violence, harassment” and more. Until 12 p.m. as of September 4, donations had been disabled. The website says it’s because “the charity associated with this fundraiser is no longer supported by our payment partner.” “I can confirm that we have canceled the fundraiser and all sponsors will be refunded,” spokeswoman Angelique McNaughton said. “Our terms of service prohibit raising money for the legal defense of an alleged violent crime.” Davis and another 16-year-old boy have not yet been formally charged with the murder of the 51-year-old Orting man. A decision will likely be made on September 6, which could include whether or not they will be tried as adults. The fundraiser could not be reached for comment by The Olympian at 11 a.m. on September 4 and it is unclear what their relationship is to the Davies family. This story was originally published on September 4, 2022 at 11:14 am.
