GUILTY FL - Taylor Rose Williams, 5, found deceased, Jacksonville, 6 Nov 2019 *Arrest* #4

[HayLouise]

That contractor also said Williams asked them about buying riffles for target practice. He said she bought an AR and a shotgun.

Kailey Tracy on Twitter

 

[oviedo]

I’ve updated her media thread - it needs to be moved to Located Missing - Media Maps etc - it’s still under the missing media forum

FL - FL - Taylor Rose Williams, 5 Nov 6 2019 Media Maps Timeline No Discussion

 

[Wishbone]

So few recent photos of Taylor. Still looking for one that hasn't been posted. Might have found one, not sure.

 

[sleuther0192837465]

Guessing she locked Taylor in there when she was away. MOO

Quoting myself....THAT F%^%$$^ B%%$# TORTURE SMH Look who's LOCKED UP NOW?!?!

 

[casesensitive]

Also, anyone else wonder how there was soiled underwear, blood, feces, missing carpet, partially opened soup cans laying around, and the smell of decomp in that apartment but the alarm bells went off for the movers' only AFTER Taylor was reported missing due to mom claiming Taylor was in the bathroom taking a bath but they never actually saw her? In other words, the living conditions/state of that household and the smell of death, knowing a CHILD was living there didnt raise the alarm bells or cause enough concern to make a call before Brianna reported her missing? I guess $300 can buy you a move..... and insurance to not call DCS/the police about a child's deplorable living conditions, unless they happen to be reported missing afterwards.

To be fair, there is no evidence that the movers saw soiled diapers, feces or blood which could have been confined to a closet that they never entered. It was a police dog that alerted to blood and decomposition where the piece of carpet had been cut out. I doubt the movers smelled decomposition, and if they did it could have been confused with the smell of old food all over the floor.

I am grateful that the movers cared enough to come forward with their evidence of never seeing Taylor during that time line. jmo

"It honestly looked like she had been recently evicted or something because it was not well lived-in if there was a child there," Nicole said. "There was old food all over the floor, underneath the couches. There was trash everywhere."

Woman says she helped missing girl's mother move, never saw child

In this video, the mover said that everything that was to be moved was piled up near the front door. The only exception was a child's bed. (Nothing was moved from closets per this statement).

'We never saw a child' | Neighbors, couple who helped 5-year-old Taylor Williams' mother move from Southside to Brentwood

 

[MissMalowe]

Old food and trash everywhere is acceptable living conditions for children?

 

[casesensitive]

Old food and trash everywhere is acceptable living conditions for children?

No it isn't acceptable living conditions for a child and I would have reported it to CPS. But the mess was vastly different than seeing feces, blood and smelling decomposition of a body. Unfortunately some people don't see the need to call CPS. I don't think the movers felt that they were paid extra to keep quiet about the mess, but maybe you are right. The neighbor who saw Taylor alone is an example of really missing a red flag.

 

[MissMalowe]

I'm also glad all parties came forward with their information after Taylor was reported missing; wishing they had all said something sooner or feeling that they had more than good reason to report something sooner doesnt negate that.

 

[Kadoober]

Oh my god.
I have been consumed with Evelyn Boswell's threads the past few weeks, so I am just catching up here now. I feel sick reading about what Taylor went through.
B is an absolute monster. How are there so many, walking around, looking normal?

 

[Leilei]

I've followed so many cases involving children. This is probably the worst :'(
Taylor Rose, I wish that somebody, anybody, had said something.
It might have made a difference, and you would be safe from harm.
I'm just sickened and angry...

 

[Summernights]

The mom may have been barricading her in the closet while she was at work not realizing Taylor, according to the neighbor, was wandering outside almost every other day. I suspect that Brianna eventually realized she was venturing outside and decided to get rid of her knowing she wouldn’t be able to continue the farce much longer. I so wish the neighbor would have called CPS or the police. They would have gone to the apartment and seen the living conditions. It’s incredibly disheartening and hopefully valuable lessons have been learned that may save another child. I read that co-workers of two years never knew B had a kid. She never talked about Taylor or showed pics. Her job had several family picnics a year and Brianna would show up without Taylor. I get that some people don’t like to mix work with home life, but that’s just odd. In my opinion, Brianna felt Taylor was a burden and the only thing she cared about was her career. She continued doing extremely well at work while her personal life fell apart. I still don’t get why she took her out of daycare only to leave her home alone. This whole case is so frustrating. Hopefully B will explain everything one day...I doubt it, though.

 

[Wishbone]

A little background on the momster for those that haven't seen it before

8 things to know about the disappearance of 5-year-old Taylor Williams

 

[Niner]

Docket:
65
D66 -- 3/13/2020
3/17/2020 DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY 1

66 -- 3/17/2020
3/17/2020 CANCELLED ARRAIGNMENT DATE ON 3/24/2020 9:00:00 AM

67 -- 3/17/2020
3/17/2020 > CANCEL REASON - PER JA EMAIL

68 -- 3/17/2020
3/17/2020 ARRAIGNMENT DATE 04/07/2020 9:00 AM - 508 5TH FLOOR, 501 W ADAMS ST JACKSONVILLE FL 32202


Hearings:
Date Time Type Location Courtroom Cancelled
3/24/2020 9:00 AM ARRAIGNMENT DATE 5th Floor 508 Yes

4/7/2020 9:00 AM ARRAIGNMENT DATE 5th Floor 508

link: CORE - Clerk Online Resource ePortal

 

[Niner]

This is still listed as happening today - I'll check later in the day to see if they cancelled it or not. Maybe a video teleconference?

Tuesday, April 7th:
*Arraignment Hearing (on amended charges) (@ 9am ET) – FL – Taylor Rose Williams (5) (last seen per witness (A.B.) on May 21, 2019, reported missing Nov. 6, 2019 by mom; found in wooded area between Linden & Demopolis, AL. on Nov. 12, 2019; id’ed Nov. 16, 2019) - *Brianna Shontae Williams (27/now 28) “mom” charged (11/12/19) & arrested (11/13/19) , re charged (12/4/19) & arraigned (1/8/20) with 2 counts of 3rd degree culpable child neglect & 1 count of giving false info to LE during investigation (F3). Plead not guilty. $500K bond reduced (11/13/19) to $100K & changed to $1.1M (11/21/19).
*Charged (amended 3/9/20) with willful torture, unlawful caging, tampering with evidence & aggravated child abuse.
Bond conditions: GPS or ankle, no alcohol, no contact with witness or co-defendant, no firearms or weapons & no internet.
11/13/19 Update: Was supposed to be first appearance in court, but an apparent attempted suicide (pills) left her in a medical induced coma (out 11/19/19) & transfer to Duval County jail (11/21/19). Next arraignment hearing is set for 12/4/19, but subject to change.
12/4/19 Update: Arraignment moved to 12/18/19. Prosecutors filed a third felony charge. Now charged with three felonies – two counts of culpable child neglect and one count of lying to law enforcement officers. Motion for Adversary Preliminary Hearing by defense. 12/13/19: Arraignment on 12/18/19 has now moved to 1/2/20. 12/16/19: Arraignment hearing on 1/2/20 has been rescheduled for 1/8/20. 1/8/20: Plead not guilty to all 3 charges. Next pretrial hearing on 2/4/20.
2/4/20 Update: Defense team asked Judge for more time to review discovery with Williams. Judge sets 3/3/20 for continuance of pretrial hearing. 3/3/20: Judge continues pretrial hearing to 3/24.
3/9/20 Update: Williams on amended charges with willful torture, unlawful caging, tampering with evidence & aggravated child abuse. 3/24/20: Hearing on 3/24 was cancelled. Arraignment hearing for new charges on 4/7/20. 4/2/20: Waived speedy trial.

 

[twall]

Brianna Williams pleads not guilty to new charges after 5-year-old daughter found dead

 

[Niner]

Brianna Williams pleads not guilty to new charges after 5-year-old daughter found dead

from the article:

She also waived her right to a speedy trial. The case was passed to May 12, 9 a.m. for a pretrial hearing.

 

[Niner]

Docket:
68 -- 3/17/2020
3/17/2020 ARRAIGNMENT DATE 04/07/2020 9:00 AM - 508 5TH FLOOR, 501 W ADAMS ST JACKSONVILLE FL 32202
69
D70 -- 4/2/2020
4/2/2020 ** WAIVER OF SPEEDY TRIAL ** 1

70 -- 4/7/2020
4/7/2020 JUDGE SALVADOR, TATIANA

71 -- 4/7/2020
4/7/2020 SITTING JUDGE - BLAZS, KEVIN

72 -- 4/7/2020
4/7/2020 ASST. STATE ATTY. ANDERSON, LAUREN MARIE

73 -- 4/7/2020
4/7/2020 OTHERS PRESENT: C. CRAWFORD-BROWN FOR STATE

74 -- 4/7/2020
4/7/2020 ASST. PUB. DEF. BEARD, JOSHUA ANDREW

75 -- 4/7/2020
4/7/2020 DEFENDANT PRESENT IN JAIL

76 -- 4/7/2020
4/7/2020 DEFENDANT WAIVED READING OF AMENDED INFORMATION AND PLEAD NOT GUILTY

77 1 4/7/2020
4/7/2020 PLEA OF NOT GUILTY

78 2 4/7/2020
4/7/2020 PLEA OF NOT GUILTY

79 3 4/7/2020

4/7/2020 PLEA OF NOT GUILTY

80 4 4/7/2020
4/7/2020 PLEA OF NOT GUILTY

81 5 4/7/2020
4/7/2020 PLEA OF NOT GUILTY

82 -- 4/7/2020
4/7/2020 PRETRIAL 05/12/2020 9:00 AM - 508 5TH FLOOR, 501 W ADAMS ST JACKSONVILLE FL 32202

83 -- 5/8/2020
5/8/2020 CANCELLED PRETRIAL ON 5/12/2020 9:00:00 AM

84
D85 -- 5/8/2020
5/8/2020 > CANCEL REASON - PER EMAIL 1

85 -- 5/8/2020
5/8/2020 PRETRIAL 06/09/2020 9:00 AM - 508 5TH FLOOR, 501 W ADAMS ST JACKSONVILLE FL 32202



Court Events
Date Time Type Location Courtroom Cancelled
5/12/2020 9:00 AM PRETRIAL 5th Floor 508 Yes

6/9/2020 9:00 AM PRETRIAL 5th Floor 508

link: CORE - Clerk Online Resource ePortal

 

[Seratonin]

I don't think this a very fair assessment. Yes, there are certain situations that can predispose a person to certain behaviors, but that is not always the case. As you said, risk factors. They do not pre-determine a person's life. We don't know if she was abused and shouldn't assume she was either. Also, I watched the interview as well and did not think they had shifty eyes, and to say "everyone should have observed" seemed like quite a stretch. To me, they just looked uncomfortable being on camera (as many people are).

I know this is very very different, but I originally came to WS because of the Mollie Tibbets case last summer. Anyone who followed that case will remember how people were convinced a certain pig-farmer was involved with her case because he 'seemed' sketchy and had a bad camera presence. It turned out he had nothing to do in her case at all and people were just pointing fingers at someone who fit the bill of who they thought did... something bad (no one even knew if she was definitely dead at that point). I know you said that this is your opinion, but it just seems kind of harsh considering we know absolutely nothing about her aunt or uncle or why she lived with them.

i agree, people always jump and assume someone who has passed either was some stone cold drug addicted without any statement sayings so. How bout Alicia Ross thread on WS everyone and i mean everyone was dogging the bf out just cause of his demeanor, turns out he was innocent.

everyone doesnt react the same to situations, when i get nervous i giggle.. ill be crucified if god forbid im in a situation like one of these and im innocent.

phew chillay

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, June 9th:
*Pretrial Hearing (@ 9am ET) – FL – Taylor Rose Williams (5) (last seen per witness (A.B.) on May 21, 2019, reported missing Nov. 6, 2019 by mom; found in wooded area between Linden & Demopolis, AL. on Nov. 12, 2019; id’ed Nov. 16, 2019) - *Brianna Shontae Williams (27/now 28) “mom” charged (11/12/19) & arrested (11/13/19) , re charged (12/4/19) & arraigned (1/8/20) with 2 counts of 3rd degree culpable child neglect & 1 count of giving false info to LE during investigation (F3). Plead not guilty. $500K bond reduced (11/13/19) to $100K & changed to $1.1M (11/21/19).
*Charged (amended 3/9/20) & arraigned (4/7/20) with willful torture, unlawful caging, tampering with evidence & aggravated child abuse. Plead not guilty.
Bond conditions: GPS or ankle, no alcohol, no contact with witness or co-defendant, no firearms or weapons & no internet.
Court info from 11/13/19 thru 3/3/20 reference post #374 here:
Found Deceased - FL - Taylor Rose Williams, 5, Jacksonville, 6 Nov 2019 *Arrest* #4
3/9/20 Update: Williams on amended charges with willful torture, unlawful caging, tampering with evidence & aggravated child abuse. 3/24/20: Hearing on 3/24 was cancelled. Arraignment hearing for new charges on 4/7/20. 4/2/20: Waived speedy trial.
4/7/20 Update: Williams appeared before a judge - virtually, via a Zoom meeting - on Tuesday morning for her arraignment & & waived reading of amended information & entered a plea of not guilty to all charges against her, including the two recent ones which include tampering with evidence and aggravated child abuse. The last charge focuses on the statutory element of "willfully tortures, maliciously punishes, or willfully and unlawfully cages a child.” The case was moved to May 12, 9 a.m. for a pretrial hearing.
5/10/20 Update: Pretrial hearing has been cancelled due to the coronavirus & rescheduled on 6/9.

 

[twall]

Forensic report released last week could be ‘turning point’ in Brianna Williams case