CASE HIGHLIGHTS
Below is a sampling of cases to show the types of issues we are capable of handling.
Case #1
In November, 1995, at approximately 10:30p.m., the defendant shot the victim in the back of the head with a .380 semi-automatic handgun. The victim was killed instantly and the defendant went into hiding. The New York City Police Department searched for several months and had placed the defendant on the "Most Wanted" list but the defendant remained a fugitive. Mr. Charles Williams obtained the whereabouts of the defendant in March 1996 by questioning a confidential informant. The next day, the defendant was located, but not after attempting to escape by climbing out a window and down a fire escape. Mr. Williams was prepared and ready to act by placing agents at all possible exits. The defendant was quickly apprehended.
Case #2
Defendant and co-defendant perpetrated the brutal murder of a 24-year old female in Washington, D.C., in June 1994. Immediately following the murder, defendant fled the District of Columbia, travelled to New York City, and a few days later, flew to the Dominican Republic. Ten months later, defendant sought to re-enter the United States, but was detained by the Port Authority police. Special Agent, Charles Williams, interviewed the defendant and after considerable discussion, the defendant provided a complete statement to Special Agent Williams inculpating himself in the murder. Partly because of that statement, the defendant subsequently agreed to cooperate with the United States in the trial against his more culpable cousin. Following a trial, in 1997, the second defendant was convicted of First Degree Murder While Armed, Obstruction of Justice, and Failure to Appear. Mr. Williams was commended for the role he played in that conviction.
Case #3
Case involving Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution was assigned to Special Agent Charles Williams. Using excellent persuasive skills, reluctant individuals made the defendant's original hiding place known. By locating the occupant of an apartment, the possibility of a hostage situation was ruled out and defendant was arrested. One of Mr. William's key strengths is the ability to quickly gain access to needed information.
Case #4
Defendant involved in a City Rights investigation as a cooperating witness was transferred from the U.S. Attorney's Office to the FBI. While in Mr. Williams' custody, it was determined through keen interviewing and investigative abilities that the defendant had fabricated a substantial part of his story. Mr. Williams convinced him to plead guilty to providing false statements. This action prevented enormous damage to the investigation's integrity and spared considerable investigative resources by not pursuing erroneous information.
Case #5
In connection with a Bank Robbery investigation, Mr. Williams was contacted by an individual with information about the robbery. Mr. Williams verified the data and began to develop this individual as a source. Although afraid of violent retribution if discovered, the source continued to provide valuable details thanks to Mr. Williams' careful handling. As a result of the intelligence obtained, three subjects were arrested and a portion of the stolen money was recovered.
