September 5, 2021 When William Darrell Lindsey was arrested in North Carolina for the murder of Lucy Raymer, little did the police know they would tie him to multiple murders across two states. Some former St. Johns residents now living. Lindsey will not be able to appeal the question of his guilt, but may appealhis sentence if he believes it unjust. Robin revealed on the show that she was expecting to feel relieved upon his demise however, she felt guilt. A native of St. Augustine, Florida, he stunned the community by confessing to the . The bodies of those women, who investigators said were beaten or shot, werefound in areas where time and the elements left few clues. She has never been heard from again. IsRn=A)l nVsvKlW}56lo~Rx3J/myXRs)j_FU(]bOuLg e[?87uCV{{@$/FU$+usg=PH7S{9M-o61geso7&:e.QMu3*672+JVT5)raf!K%sc 86`bS.o<4"*+ {cPY{|X U&O0$ .lbqc>S5\_/[pDJ%)V+;4?zb+E{:'QWr/w]llnLe}C4yNYbXzzs7 \M,mQ]UBS|,K-^a j@%nug>C\Xx$|WXxU4xlune.IHt]F4KCt``_d>X2M2L ]rG!YF\V:'(.,hY"dWVe%,Peh(YiFBdE/na a2[pvS{]^_,D5:t`esT6/p -*G0c{2CVp#O a0$C&J]z%g^3+l Mz(E&G>(H|T!^l>!AWGi=-3x~[=^xHFGY]c4TOg:{R9zYH-+9y5,Z*,tiNA9kEJzAUP]6:m|d d Her father was arrested in North Carolina for the murder of Lucy Raymer in Asheville, North Carolina. Were just thankful he cant do this tosomeone else.. Frustrated by false confessions, investigators sifted through a myriad of suspects until a Christmas Eve, 1996 murder in Asheville, North Carolina led them to the real killer: William Darrell Lindsey. William Darrell Lindsey, accused of murdering at least six women in St. Johns County, pleaded guilty Tuesday morning to second-degree murder in four of those deaths. A month after Lindseys arrest, St. Johns County sheriffs detectives went toNorth Carolina to interview him in those cases. ''It was not what a lot of us wanted. Two years later he died in 2001. Then, the five kids started to live with William, who went on to remarry. "We've been able to connect Mr. Lindsey with each of these women and have determined he was responsible for their murders," said St. Johns County Sheriff Neil Perry. In the meantime, shes making sure the name Kathy Boswell is not forgotten. Darrell soon, and STUPIDLY, confessed to serially killing between 12and 20 gals, but was only LINKED by police to 6 or 7 of the killings, that tookplace during a 7-8 year time period between 1988 and 1995. The suspect in that case was William Darrell Lindsey, a convicted serial killer who died in prison in 2001. A.K.A. But before his arrest, though, William seemed to lead a normal life with a wife and kids. Clipping found in Tallahassee Democrat in Tallahassee, Florida on Apr 5, 1997. St Augustines Serial Killer William Darrell Lindsey A lot of people don't realize or hear about the Darker Side of things in St. Augustine Fl. William Darrell Lindsey "Red Bird" "Crazy Bill" Information summarized by Ashley Shifflett Michelle Simmons Mary Simon Department of Psychology Radford University Radford, VA 24142-6946 Date Age Life Event 03-18-35 William Darrell Lindsay was born 08-18-35 5 Months While driving with his parents the car wrecked on the side of the road. But Lindsey later recanted his confessions. The age of Robin Lindsay is believed to be in her forties. As I think itover, I'm changing my mind. 0000001026 00000 n Cecil, his adoptive father, was a well-liked man who worked multiple jobs, his favorite being an actor for a local town attraction. I think it MAY well have been fairly wise of Darrell to accept this pleadeal. He also set a hut on fire that other boys in his neighborhood had built. The killer just picked her up and dumped her over the fence, said Benton. At the corner of University Boulevard South and Philips Highway there was a club called Sands Speakeasy Showbar. Who Is Doja Cats Brother? 0000000596 00000 n 2y.-;!KZ ^i"L0- @8(r;q7Ly&Qq4j|9 Mr. Lindsey, who has been sent back to jail in North Carolina, has already been charged with the killing of a prostitute in Asheville, N.C., on Dec. 26. The 61-year old was insecure when he tried to cover up his crime and was caught. Who killed Kathy Boswell? The serial killer William Darrell Lindsey Sr. pleaded guilty in 1999 to second-degree murder in connection with Snead's case. Lindsey, 64, who has been called a serial killer and was once thought to havekilled as many as seven women in St. Johns, agreed to a 30-year sentenceyesterday at a hearing that was supposed to be about suppressing a confessionhe made in North Carolina after his arrest on another murder. The show added that William was diagnosed with cancer and died from it in 2001 while still behind bars. The serial killer William Darrell Lindsey Sr. pleaded guilty in 1999 to second-degree murder in connection with Snead's case. She said she knew right away that something was not right because of a phone call Boswell made before she disappeared. On August 18, 1935, when Lindsey was five-months-old, he was in the car with his parents when, for unknown reasons, the car swerved off the road and crashed. Snead's remains have never been located. When William was 5 months old, William's parents died in a car crash and luckily he was saved. She frequently beat her children with frying pans and leather straps, pulled their hair, pinched them, and berated them. She recalled her father being an individual from the family who would take them fishing and camping as a child. In a plea deal, he received 30 years in prison. Understandably, Robin has stayed away from public attention given the notoriety her fathers case has garnered. Not a lot is known about her current whereabouts. His attorney, Assistant Public Defender Douglas Withee, said his client waschanging his plea because it is in his best interest to do so. She would not ever have not picked her up. He will spend 30 years in prison, according to the plea agreement. The agreement with the state is also tied to the case in North Carolina, whereLindsey still faces charges of murder in the death of Lucy Raymer, 32, who diedfrom a blow to the head. At his later trial, Chalmer was blamed for abusing Billy. Frustrated by false confessions, investigators sifted through a myriad of suspects until a Christmas Eve, 1996 murder in Asheville, North Carolina led them to the real killer: William Darrell. On July 8 of that year, he pleaded guilty to the two remaining murders those of Donetha Snead-Haile and Diana Richardson. Theysaid he would walk if we didnt agree. Like all of Lindsey's victims, she was involved in drugs and prostitution. HyTSwoc [5laQIBHADED2mtFOE.c}088GNg9w '0 Jb Soon after, Robin noticed her fathers temper flare up. There isnt much information about her present location. Dan Janson, with the Sheriff's Office, said that about four months earlier, the body of another dancer from the same club had beenfound in a borrow pit in St. Johns County. William Darrell Lindsey was born William Armstrong Jr. in Palatka on March 18, 1935, the only child of William, a roofer, and Mabel Armstrong, a homemaker. His name came to Perry's attention when a former St. Johns County resident mailed a newspaper clipping to him about the Dec. 26 slaying. Snead, circa 1993; William Darrell Lindsey. ---------------------------------------------------------- The following appears courtesy of the 4/21/99 online edition of The St.Augustine Record newspaper: Serial killer gets 30 years in deal OKd by victims families. Does the name of William Darrell Lindsey ring any bells, folks? Some former St. Johns residents now living in North Carolina sent a newspaper clipping about his arrest to the sheriff in Florida. All victims were sadistically raped and then murdered, some bodies haven't been located yet; Donetha Haile and Diana Richardson were some of those victims.[3][4]. 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. He married Willa Jean, his first wife, in his twenties, and together they had five children. All seven victims were from the St. Augustine area. [6], On April 17, 2001, Lindsey died from cancer whilst imprisoned at the Marion Correctional Institute in Ocala, Florida. William Darrell Lindsey American Serial Killer . All 4 gals that William has pled Guilty to serially killing, were aged 26-31.He did seem to go after the fairly young 'uns. Robin also mentioned on the show that she did start a family sometime before her fathers arrest. She was close to her mother. Hes killed fourpeople.. A native of St. Augustine, he stunned the community by confessing to the highly publicized murder of Anita McQuaig in 1988. Almost a year later, construction crews working just off of I-10 East and State Road 228 found human remains neara fence in a wooded area. Had he NOTconfessed, he probably would not even have been indicted on more than onemurder charge. It certainlySHOULD, if you are a long-time readers of my posts or close follower of theserial murder scene. Theresno question well never find out what happened to her. He had been held back several times, reaching grade 12 at age 21. As I've often said, every serial killer, andmass murderer for that matter, is totally unique and no type of "profile" ormurder pattern can be legitimately applied to individual killers. She had a boyfriend at the time who had a propensity for violence and we knew this and we were not happy at all, said St. Louis. Olean, his adoptive mother, was a nurse. I think it is OUTRAGEOUS and should be ILLEGAL for prosecutorsto indict and put on trial a suspected criminal based ONLY on his confession,if there is NO legitimate EVIDENCE of his guilt. Due to the amount of media focus her fathers case has been receiving, Robin has stayed out from the spotlight. Ultimately, five bodies were found, and in November 1997, Lindsey was indictedon six counts of first-degree murder. The murder took place in December 1996, and after his arrest, William was linked to seven other murders in Florida that occurred over the course of more than a decade. When William Darrell Lindsey was arrested in North Carolina for the murder of Lucy Raymer, little did the police know they would tie him to multiple murders across two states. %PDF-1.4 % But she never expected to hear that her father would be arrested for murder. William Darrell Lindsey "Red Bird" "Crazy Bill" Information summarized by Ashley Shifflett Michelle Simmons Mary Simon Department of Psychology Radford University Radford, VA 24142-6946 Date Age Life Event 03-18-35 William Darrell Lindsay was born 08-18-35 5 Months While driving with his parents the car wrecked on the side of the road. But given the fact that he is 64, and has alreadyaccomplished many killings while living out the best years of his life infreedom, this type of plea deal makes a bit more sense. Snead was last seen in St. Augustine, Florida on April 21, 1993. He still faces first-degree murder charges in Asheville, N.C., and will betransported to that state after he is sentenced May 21. Christine said the sentence, under any guidelines, with be lengthy. Donations are accepted but not expected; the site remains free-access to all. Get to learn about her whereabouts and other facts. even the prosecutor admits: "We really didn't think he was goingto plead to this. [1], During his childhood, William tortured multiple cats, killing one. Olean, a religious woman, was physically and emotionally abusive to her children. William and Mabel, in the front and passenger seats, died on impact. Lorena Incln, Action News Jax and Action News Jax, Action News Jax facebook feed(Opens a new window), Action News Jax twitter feed(Opens a new window), Action News Jax youtube feed(Opens a new window), Subscribe toAction News Jax - Project: Cold, Super-rare Jurassic-era bug discovered during Walmart shopping trip, SJCFR: Serious multi-vehicle accident near Johns Creek community in St. Johns, Spirit Airlines makes emergency landing at Jacksonville airport due to battery fire in overhead bin, Motorcyclist dies in Duclay neighborhood crash; 34th traffic fatality in Duval, FHP: Man dies after FDOT Road Ranger rear-ends truck, pushes him over edge of Buckman Bridge. Mildred McQuaig, mother of victim Anita Stevens, said her daughter was ahard-working woman who had a job in a local restaurant and two sons at homewhen she went out on an errand about 4 a.m. one night and disappeared. She was the youngest of her siblings, and was as a daddys daughter. Cecil was submissive to his wife, allowing her to discipline their children and control all other household matters while he focused on work and other community events. In the year 1996, he was charged with killing Lucy Raymer after she received an assault to the head. He was sentenced to 30 years imprisonment. 0000002138 00000 n 0 . Withee, joined at the defense table by David Belser of Asheville, LindseysNorth Carolina attorney, said he could not comment on the resolution of theselong-standing charges against his client. A small, meek child, he was bullied by classmates and other children in his neighborhood. The former construction worker killed multiple women over the course of more than a decade before the authorities arrested him. He did, however, have a job as a busboy at a local restaurant. Arrested December 29, 1996 in Asheville, NC on suspicion of murder, Lindsey would eventually be connected to at least seven and maybe as many as twenty killings in four southern states. In mid-1997, Lindsey rejected a deal that wouldhave given him the same sentence. Her current relationship status however it is unclear. Robin Lindsay is the daughter of psychopathic killer William Lindsey and his first wife. His murder spree started in 1983 and ended in his arrest on December 29, 1996. Kathy Boswell, 27, worked there as a dancer. Investigation Discoverys Evil Lives Here: I Hate Being Daddys Girl touches upon Williams married life and how the police finally caught him. Earlier guidelines were not as strict. Together JSO and the Baker County Sheriff's Office believe the case can be solved. His prison term will be 30 years, butthe state must determine which sentencing guidelines were in effect at the timeof each crime. Eventually, he was adopted by the family called the 'LINDSEY' family who lost their baby. His murder spree started in 1983 and ended in his arrest on December 29, 1996. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. William was born in 1935 and was adopted by the Lindsey family after his parents died in a car crash. "It's been . 0000002172 00000 n [4][5], On May 21, 1999, he pleaded guilty to four counts of second-degree murder in the cases of Anita Stevens, Constance Terrell, Lashawna Street, and Cheryl Lucas. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. Authorities did not say how Lindsey knew the Florida women, several of whom had a record of drug use or prostitution arrests, according to police. By pleading guilty, Lindsey avoids the death penalty. He will be sentenced May 21. We hope and pray he will die inprison. He should have risked alegal murder by going with a straight Not Guilty plea at trial. Lindsey was first arrested in Buncombe County, N.C., in November 1996 andaccused of killing 32-year-old Lucy Raymer of Asheville in his mobile home. Her sister, Karen St. Louis, remembers that day well. So Darrell willbe 94 years old when he can get the chance to regain his freedom. Robin Lindsay is the daughter of killer William Lindsay. It just wasnt in her nature to be that way, said St. Louis. The list of its authors can be seen in its historicaland/or the page Edithistory:William Lindsey (serial killer). The following appears courtesy of today's Associated Press news wire: Lindsey pleads guiltyPalatka man admits to 4 slayings in deal. Remember folks,Darrell is SIXTY-FOUR years old. After William was arrested, he told the police about the other murders that he committed. A confession doesNOT prove ANYTHING, to any degree at all, much less to the degree that goesBEYOND all reasonable doubt. The bodies of two of the seven are still missing. After that, William had full custody of all the children. She said that her father had a difficult time after that, and he struggled to cope with her loss. 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. James B. Gibson, Public Defender, and Noel A. Pelella, Assistant Public Defender, Daytona Beach, for Appellee. The police arrested William, then 61 years old, for the murder. Lindsey has already been offered a plea agreement deal in North Carolina forsecond-degree murder. ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA A former construction worker charged with killing a prostitute in North Carolina is suspected in the slayings of seven Florida women over 12 years. Hopefully he is coping okay with prison life, and willlive out his natural lifespan in peace and tranquility, reflecting back uponhis life choices and achievements. William Darrell Lindsey to Face 7 Murder Charges - Tallahassee Democrat April 5, 1997 The Charley Project is NOT a registered non-profit organization and any donations will NOT be tax-deductible. It was difficult for Robin to learn of and accept her fathers horrific crimes. He had been living in North Carolina for several years, but sometimes traveledto Florida. She recalled her father being an individual from the family who would take them fishing and camping as a child. Lindsey, a mechanic and farm worker born in Palatka and with ties to St. JohnsCounty, was charged with the murders after his arrest in late 1996 in BuncombeCounty, North Carolina, for the Christmas Day murder of a prostitute. William used to live in Florida before he moved to North Carolina. William Allen Lindsey was called to be with his heavenly father, passed peacefully on Thursday, October 6, 2011 after 85 years of life. Robin felt the burden of the things William had done, and she said that she was sorry about what he did to all those victims. Lindsey was also a suspect in a seventh murder that of Lisa Foley, 24. Overall, I guess William has had a nice life of freedom and a decent serialmurder career. Sheriff Perry did not say Mr. Lindsey confessed, but said he had expressed remorse. On April 17, 2001, he died of cancer whilst imprisoned. The authorities stated that William was sorry for the killings. xref That should NOT, in any way, relieve prosecutors of the BURDEN theyshould carry, OBLIGATING them to PROVE beyond a reasonable doubt, that THISdefendent committed the specific crimes he is on trial for. Deborah Elizabeth Sawyer Age, Justin Fuente Net Worth: Is He Actually Fired? If hehad agreed to this plea bargain deal, which of course is tatamount to a Lifeprison term, at the age of 25, I would be MUCH less willing to see his decisionas being a sensible one. Lucy Raymer was murdered in Asheville, North Carolina. He is due to be released on December 11, 2025 at the age of 90. She viewed what was typically considered regular mischievousness as sinful, and felt it was her duty to punish those who perpetrated these actions. 0000000897 00000 n Lindsey was sentenced in 1999 to 30 years. Robin Lindsay is one of the few unfortunate people who share the DNA with a serial killer. x- [ 0}y)7ta>jT7@t`q2&6ZL?_yxg)zLU*uSkSeO4?c. R -25 S>Vd`rn~Y&+`;A4 A9 =-tl`;~p Gp| [`L` "AYA+Cb(R, *T2B- xb```f``ZA2,@1qcvC7 eR2\ZrOc`` fPd@ v"b~xEC ('t5"A H35@ The case against Lindsey would have been tough to prove andhinged on the confession. His surprise change of plea Tuesday came after three hours of discussionbetween prosecutors and the families of the four victims.