UNLAWFUL FLIGHT TO AVOID
PROSECUTION - KIDNAPPING, RAPE
PROSECUTION - KIDNAPPING, RAPE
WILLIAM WILLINGHAM
DESCRIPTION: Date of Birth Used: June 21, 1961
Hair: Black
Place of Birth: Memphis, Tennessee
Eyes: Brown
Height: 6'1"
Sex: Male
Weight: 180 pounds
Race: Black
NCIC: W521290111
Nationality: American
Occupations: Welder, Tractor driver
Scars and Marks: Willingham has the following tattoos on his left forearm: the word GEMINI; a circle with a symbol inside; and a circle with a cross inside. He also has two unidentified tattoos on his left bicep.
Remarks: Willingham has ties to Memphis, Tennessee. He may travel to Arkansas and Alabama. He reportedly is a heavy drinker and uses drugs. He is known to carry a 12-inch knife.
CAUTION: William Willingham is wanted for kidnapping and rape in Tate County, Mississippi. On December 22, 1998, Willingham is alleged to have tied up his girlfriend in her bedroom at her residence, and proceeded to the next room to rape her daughter. Willingham's girlfriend managed to free herself and went to the aid of her daughter. However, Willingham allegedly brandished a knife and forced his girlfriend back into her room. He then returned to the room of his girlfriend's daughter and allegedly continued to rape her. Willingham soon fled the residence. On March 4, 1999, Willingham was indicted by a Tate County, Mississippi Grand Jury for statutory rape and kidnapping. A federal arrest warrant was subsequently issued after Willingham was charged with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
REWARD: The FBI and the Tate County Sheriff's Office in Mississippi are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of William Willingham.
SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS
IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS PERSON, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL FBI OFFICE OR THE NEAREST AMERICAN EMBASSY OR CONSULATE.
