Williams Searles
Williams Searles, 64, was held at the Harnett County Detention Center in North Carolina, and his daughter said she will never stop fighting for the truth about what happened to her father. He was found dead inside his cell on December 19, 2022, and was due to be released on December 29. Family members believe foul play was involved, and the family does not believe his diabetes caused his death. Sheriff Wayne Coats has asked the State Bureau of Investigation to investigate, and the sheriff's office said it is running a parallel review of policies.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined (disputed). Family members believe foul play was involved and reject diabetes as the cause, while Sheriff Wayne Coats has asked the State Bureau of Investigation to investigate.
Reported by: family members.