Pregnant mother of 2 died after the man she had hooked up with occasionally approached her as she was sitting in a living room, pulled his firearm from the holster and shot her in the head; man sentenced
Missouri – In a shocking case in Missouri, a 35-year-old man, identified as E. Williams, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the shooting death of a 22-year-old woman, identified as S. Curts, and her unborn child. The devastating incident, which stripped a young mother from her family and her two young children, occurred on the evening of December 6, 2022.
The police responded to a residence after receiving reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered Curts’ lifeless body on a living room couch, fatally wounded by a gunshot to the head. Nearby, a spent 9 mm shell casing was found, marking the violent scene.
A witness at the scene provided a chilling account to the authorities. He noted that Williams had visited the residence that evening to spend time with friends, including Curts. According to the witness, after Curts went downstairs to the living room, Williams abruptly announced his departure. Mere moments later, a gunshot echoed through the home. The witness then found Curts deceased and observed an individual, believed to be Williams, fleeing the scene.
Williams’ arrest followed early the next morning after he contacted the police himself. During a candid confession, he detailed his interactions with Curts, whom he had known over four years and “hooked up with” occasionally. Williams described Curts as antagonistic, who would often use offensive words to insult him, but admitted that her behavior had never previously affected him deeply. However, he confessed that recent personal losses and struggles with mental health and drug use had left him vulnerable to snapping under pressure.
In a remorseful recount to the police, Williams explained that on the night of the murder, overwhelmed by a surge of emotions, he shot Curts as he walked past her. He told authorities he approached her while she was sitting in the living room, pulled his firearm from the holster on his hip, and shot her in the head. Williams then fled, discarding his firearm, backpack, and cellphone in a nearby wooded area—a location he later led investigators to where they recovered the items. Williams pleaded guilty to charges of murder and armed criminal action. The court’s decision to sentence him to 40 years reflects the severity of his crimes and the tragic loss of life, including that of Curts’ unborn child.
Curts is mourned deeply by her family and friends, who remember her as a vibrant, charismatic individual with a free spirit and a warm, engaging personality. Her obituary paints a picture of a woman who brought joy and laughter to those around her and who was always ready to help others, even strangers. Curts is survived by two daughters, who, along with her other loved ones, will hold onto the beautiful memories she left behind as they strive to keep her spirit alive.
This tragic case not only highlights the personal struggles that led to a fatal outcome but also underscores the profound impact of mental health and substance abuse on individuals and their communities. The loss of Curts and her unborn child is a poignant reminder of the devastating effects that can emerge from unresolved personal and psychological issues.
