Waylon Cole Williams

Death by Force

Waylon Cole Williams, an 18-year-old from Independence, Missouri, tragically passed away on October 5, 2021. Initially, his death was reported as a suicide by a friend who found his body. However, further investigation by the Independence Police Department revealed inconsistencies that led to a different conclusion. Detectives discovered two guns and Williams' cell phone in the woods near the scene, and shell casings found in the home matched one of the guns. Additionally, a neighbor reported he ...Read More

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