GUILTY FL - Jerry 'Mike' Williams, 31, Tallahassee, 16 Dec 2000 *Wife Arrested in 2017*

[Leomoon80]

I'm floored! Never thought there would be justice for Mike Williams. Finally...

 

[marsyao]

Denise Williams has been booked into the Leon County jail on charges of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and accessory after the fact in the killing of her late husband, Mike Williams, who disappeared mysteriously more than 17 years ago.

https://www.tallahassee.com/story/n...der-arrest-denise-merrell-williams/587483002/

 

[SQD23]

https://www.tallahassee.com/story/n...p-murder-winchester-pulled-trigger/593390002/

 

[sweetcaro]

Wow I remember this case from Disappeared. I wonder if there will be another arrest. How awful this woman got to live so many years free!


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[sweetcaro]

OMG I had no idea his remains had been found or that the new husband was awaiting trial on kidnapping Denise. Wow. May justice be served.

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[JerseyGirl]

The judge opted to keep Williams in the Leon County Detention Center without bail. An assistant State Attorney opposed bail; Williams' lawyer, Ethan Way, has filed a motion seeking bail, which will to be heard later this month.

https://www.tallahassee.com/story/n...p-murder-winchester-pulled-trigger/593390002/

 

[Jethro4WS]

Here is a PDF copy of the indictment saved to my Google Drive.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1lrj97QJssl1djQGTUFspSkfBq-0s51HK

 

[Hazel]

Watch Florida widow charged with husband's murder 17 years later

According to a Leon County grand jury indictment, Denise Williams has been charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and accessory after the fact in the death of Mike Williams. She was arrested Tuesday at her office at Florida State University and was escorted away by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

The indictment states that Denise Williams and Brian Winchester, her husband's best friend, plotted for nearly nine months to kill the 31-year-old.

https://abcnews.go.com/US/florida-widow-charged-husbands-murder-17-years/story?id=55042588

 

[Katharine]

As soon as I saw Crime & Justice airing the arrest of Denise Winchester I, too, recalled seeing this case on Disappeared. It was so obvious who had done the deed. I suspect and in my opinion Brian Winchester, ex-husband, has given a lot of information in trade for a deal. Justice for Mike Williams.

 

[Smoneywcbs]

So can’t figure out if the alligator alibi fb page is Mike William’s mother’s? All about justice for Mike? Interesting stuff there...


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[Niner]

Just found out about this case thanks to a post in another thread. I see she had a hearing yesterday (5/9). Anyone know "when" her next court date is. I noticed an article said later this month. Unfortunately, while going thru this thread, I used up my 5 times looking at the Tallahasee paper and now I can't get in there. Tried to find a court site for Leon County, and unfortunately, can't access that site from here! :gaah:

Any help would be appreciated!

TIA!

:rose: RIP Mike!

 

[Jethro4WS]

Next court action is May 23rd.
https://cvweb.clerk.leon.fl.us/publ...p?report=full_view&caseid=0&jiscaseid=1259473

 

[smiley]

Will you send me a pm to the link on the FB page? I looked and couldn't find anything Thank you

 

[SQD23]

Both sides weigh in on video
http://www.wctv.tv/content/news/Both-sides-weigh-in-on-Williams-family-video--482428361.html

 

[Niner]

Lawyer: Mike Williams was killed by Brian Winchester; Denise Williams is innocent
https://www.tallahassee.com/story/n...nt-winchester-killed-mike-williams/595976002/

'Nothing to do' with death, disappearance

Denise Williams is innocent, he said.

"My client had absolutely nothing to do with Mike Williams' disappearance and had absolutely nothing to do with any of the crimes that Brian Winchester committed," Way said after her brief first court appearance Wednesday. "We will fight this until the end. And I'm certain when a jury hears from Denise Williams and the facts come out, the inescapable conclusion is that Brian Winchester killed Mike Williams."
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“Mr. Winchester was sentenced to prison, went to prison, he’s in prison, and now six months or so after he got into the Florida Department of Corrections, lo and behold there is a story that conveniently closes a 17-year-old mystery about something nefarious that happened involving a gun,” Way told the Tallahassee Democrat. “And that statement is made by a man who is in prison for committing a violent offense with a gun.”

 

[cybervampira]

Missing Florida man killed by wife and best friend in insurance fraud scheme

Williams and Winchester also could face insurance fraud charges. Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis said Wednesday that he has directed the state's Division of Investigative and Forensic Services to investigate alleged life insurance fraud in the case.

http://abc13.com/missing-florida-man-killed-by-wife-and-best-friend/3463612/

 

[JnRyan]

Glad to finally see an arrest. Now I wonder about Mike's mother and his daughter. I believe the daughter is at FSU and probably knows very little about her grandmother. I hope there can be a good reunion.

 

[Niner]

Since we will be closed on the 23rd, thought I would post this now.

Wednesday, May 23rd:
*Motion Hearing (@ 11am ET) – FL – Jerry Michael “Mike” Williams (31) (Dec. 16, 2000; found Dec. 9, 2017) – Denise Merrell Williams Winchester (48/29 @ time of crime) arrested & charged (5/7/18) with 1st degree murder, conspiracy to commit 1st degree murder & accessory after the fact. No bail. Plead not guilty.
Her ex-husband Brian Winchester (45) was indicted (8/9/16) for kidnapping, domestic assault & armed burglary of Denise. Plead no contest (10/16/17) to plea agreement where assault charges were dropped. Sentenced to 20 years in prison. They were married in Dec. 2005 & separated in 2012, divorced in 2016.
5/9/18 Update: Williams and Winchester also could face insurance fraud charges. Florida Chief Fincl Officer Jimmy Patronis said Wed. 5/9 that he has directed the state's Division of Investigative & Forensic Services to investigate alleged life insurance fraud in the case.
Arthur hearing & Motion to set bond today.

 

[Niner]

Can anyone get into Leon County court site? I believe that's where she is according to my notes.

TIA!

 

[JnRyan]

Lawyer: Mike Williams was killed by Brian Winchester; Denise Williams is innocent
Lawyer: Mike Williams was killed by Brian Winchester; Denise Williams is innocent

'Nothing to do' with death, disappearance

Denise Williams is innocent, he said.

"My client had absolutely nothing to do with Mike Williams' disappearance and had absolutely nothing to do with any of the crimes that Brian Winchester committed," Way said after her brief first court appearance Wednesday. "We will fight this until the end. And I'm certain when a jury hears from Denise Williams and the facts come out, the inescapable conclusion is that Brian Winchester killed Mike Williams."
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“Mr. Winchester was sentenced to prison, went to prison, he’s in prison, and now six months or so after he got into the Florida Department of Corrections, lo and behold there is a story that conveniently closes a 17-year-old mystery about something nefarious that happened involving a gun,” Way told the Tallahassee Democrat. “And that statement is made by a man who is in prison for committing a violent offense with a gun.”

Yeah, Winchester may have pulled the trigger and he may have driven Mike's truck and boat out to that boat launch. He may have even put Mike's body in the other location. But after driving his boat and truck out to the launch someone likely gave him a ride home. I'm thinking that was Denise Williams. If that is the case, after collecting the life insurance proceeds and marrying Winchester I can't say she would be innocent. In any event there was an accomplice. And didn't Winchester sell Mike the large life insurance policy?