WILLIAM “LOCO” EVANS SENTENCED TO 25 YEARS

March 17, 2010
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(Walhalla, SC). As the jury waited to begin the trial of State v. William Strother “Loco” Evans in Oconee General Sessions court for Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor, 1st Degree, the defendant waived his right to trial and pled guilty. The Honorable Alex Macaulay sentenced Evans to 25 years.

In February of 2008, Evans sexually assaulted a 13-year old girl. The incident was reported to law enforcement the following day. Evans was arrested following a recorded phone call from the victim during which he confessed to the crime. A bench warrant was issued for Evans after he failed to appear for court in December of 2008. He was re-arrested on December 9, 2009.

Evans’ criminal history dates back over 30 years and includes multiple assaults, drug charges, domestic violence, property crimes and a prior (1985) sexual assault. 

“I want to commend the victim in this case for having the courage to come forward. Because of her strength and willingness to testify, a sexual predator with a history of violent crime will now spend the next 25 years in prison where he belongs.” Solicitor Chrissy Adams.