Bio

Anthony Charles Williams was born on November 8, 1959. He grew up in Harris County, Texas. There are not many records available about his early childhood. However, it is reported that he suffered a serious injury when he was six years old after being hit by a car. This accident led to difficulties in his learning and health.

He was known to be a slow learner and often experienced headaches. Despite these challenges, he managed to graduate high school or obtain a GED. Williams' life in his teenage years and early adulthood remains largely undocumented, which makes it difficult to paint a complete picture of his background prior to his later actions.

As an adult, he worked as a carpenter. His life took a tragic turn in 1978 when he became involved in a serious criminal case that left a lasting impact on many lives. His early experiences and health issues were later presented as factors that may have influenced his behavior, but specific details about his life before this time are not well known.

Murder Story

On June 12, 1978, 13-year-old Vickie Lynn Wright went to a bowling alley in Harris County, Texas, with her sister. While outside the bowling alley, she went to get change from a friend's car. When she did not return, her sister and friends began to search for her. They discovered that the car she went to was missing and alerted their parents and the police.

Around 8:45 p.m. that evening, witnesses saw Anthony Charles Williams driving a car that belonged to Vickie. He had blood on his shirt that he claimed was from a fight. Vickie’s family reported her missing to the police around 11:00 p.m. Officers began searching for her and found the car later in front of a nearby house, with blood stains inside.

The next day, Vickie's body was found in a wooded area. An autopsy determined that she had died from blunt force trauma to the head. Blood evidence linked Williams to the crime. He was found hiding in an attic and was arrested at 7:55 p.m. that same day.

While in custody, Williams confessed to taking Vickie from the bowling alley to a secluded spot, where he hit her with a board and punched her. He denied sexually assaulting her, although the forensic evidence indicated otherwise. Williams was charged with capital murder, and a jury quickly convicted him.

During the trial, evidence was presented regarding previous offenses that Williams had allegedly committed, which included various assaults and rapes. The jury found him guilty and sentenced him to death.

After several appeals and legal proceedings, Anthony Charles Williams was executed by lethal injection on May 28, 1987. His final words expressed regret toward his mother and thanked those who had supported him.