Crime Solvers Central
Crime Solvers Central
295 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.

Forum Posts for William Luther Hayes:
Be respectful. Abuse of these forums will not be tolerated.

It's absolutely devastating to think about how this tragic event impacted not only William Luther Hayes but also the children who were present during the shooting. Witnessing such violence at a young age can leave lasting scars, and it's truly heartbreaking to consider the trauma and confusion they must have felt. Hayes was there in a role of support and love, helping with something as innocent and fundamental as teaching a child to tie their shoes. It's so troubling that a moment meant to be nurturing ended up being overshadowed by such a senseless act of violence. My thoughts go out to those kids and the entire family as they navigate life after this tragedy. I hope they are receiving the support and care they need to heal from this.
I’ve been following the heartbreaking case of William Luther Hayes and something that really stands out to me is the impact on the children who witnessed everything. Hayes was doing something so simple and kind—teaching a little guy how to tie his shoes. It's hard to imagine the trauma those kids went through seeing such violence right in front of them. I hope they've been offered counseling and support to process this tragedy.
I can't wrap my head around how Daniels could be so consumed by rage to do this, knowing kids were present. It's gut-wrenching to think about the ripple effects this will have on their lives. Kudos to the community and law enforcement for working together to capture Daniels so the family could have a bit of justice, though no sentence can truly make up for their loss. Sending my thoughts and love to Hayes' loved ones as they navigate life without him.
Every time I read about William Hayes, I keep thinking about the impact on those two kids who witnessed the shooting. It's such a traumatic event for children, and I can't imagine the nightmares and fear they must have felt seeing someone they cared about being harmed in front of them. It breaks my heart for Hayes, who seemed to have been a positive influence in their lives, teaching them something as simple yet significant as tying shoelaces. It’s comforting to know that justice was served with Daniels' sentence, but I hope those kids are getting the support they need to heal from this. Does anyone know if there’s a fundraiser or support group set up for the family or any ongoing initiatives to help the children cope? This must be an unimaginably difficult time for them.