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Wayne County Jail Inmate Sentenced in Homicide of Wayne County Cpl. Bryant Searcy
On September 2, 2020, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Defendant Williams was an inmate charged with carjacking housed in Wayne County Jail. Cpl. Searcy was on duty inspecting jail cells when it is alleged that he was killed by the defendant after a violent struggle. Other deputies arrived at the location and found Cpl. Searcy unresponsive. Medics arrived on scene and transported him to a local hospital for treatment, but he succumbed to his injuries.
Williams was arraigned on the charges of First-Degree Premeditated Murder, Murder of a Police Officer, and Felony Murder. He has also been charged with Unarmed Robbery (jail keys) and Escaping Jail Through Violence.
On January 4, 2022, he pleaded guilty to Second-Degree Murder and was sentenced to 50 to 75 years. The other counts were dismissed today at the sentence hearing. He also pleaded guilty to Carjacking and Felony Firearm in case number 21-00853 and received a sentence of 15 to 30 years and two years for the firearm charge. The sentences in both cases will be served concurrently.
"The horrific murder of Corporal Bryant Searcy is a reminder of the dangers that law enforcement officials face every day. This case is a stark example of this reality," said Prosecutor Worthy. "Our hearts go out to this family."
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