Lone Williams, a 60-year-old resident of South Holland, Illinois, was lost to gun violence on June 23, 2023. Her death is linked to her husband, Joseph Wingard, who has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with her killing.
Joseph Wingard, 49, has a troubling criminal history. He was previously convicted of murdering two women in Calumet City in 1991, when he was just 17 years old. After serving his sentence, Wingard was recently released from prison before the incident involving his wife.
Following the murder, Wingard went on the run, prompting the family of Lone Williams and a nonprofit to offer a $5,000 reward for information leading to his arrest. The family and authorities were actively seeking the public's help in tracking him down.
On a later date, Joseph Wingard voluntarily turned himself in to the police. This occurred on a Saturday at 8 p.m., marking the end of the manhunt for the suspect. Wingard's surrender led to his formal charging with first-degree murder for the death of his wife, Lone Williams.
