LAWTON Okla_ More horrifying
details in the starvation death of a 10-year-old boy in May 2011 were heard
inside Lawton's
federal courtroom.
Friday, the
boy's mother, Candice Holloway, took the stand. She told the court that her
boyfriend, Connell Williams, was a heartless human being, who thrived on
control over her and her son.
She admitted to
knowing that the former Fort
Sill soldier was abusing
her son. She said she knew he fed Marcus a meager diet of crackers, cereal
bars, and noodles. She said Williams wouldn't give Marcus any clothing or
blankets to keep warm, and if ever he caught Marcus sneaking food, he punished
him harshly. If he caught the boy digging leftover food out of the garbage
disposal and eating it, he would force him to take ice water baths and sleep on
the wet floor without a blanket.
She also
testified that she and Williams referred to the boy's room as a
"dungeon". She said the day he died, she found him blue gasping for
air, but she didn't call 911 until she texted Williams for his permission.
Holloway agreed
to testify against Williams in exchange for a 30-year-prison sentence. She was
convicted of first degree murder in her son's death. Connell Williams is being
tried for first degree murder.
Prosecutors are
asking for the death penalty. We'll keep
you updated.
