A man charged with more than 20 counts of child sex crimes including rape is in the hospital after officials say he tried to take his own life.
It happened two hours after Sean Williams, who escaped federal custody during a prison transport back in October and was on the run for more than a month, was transferred to the Blount County jail yesterday (Tuesday).
U.S. Marshals say despite heavy supervision in an isolation cell at the jail, Williams managed to stab himself, He is being treated at a hospital.
U.S. Marshal David Jolley says that it is currently unknown what Williams used to hurt himself, and the incident is under investigation.
“Williams is a cunning and very dangerous individual who has attempted to escape, escaped from transport officers, and now attempted suicide, all to avoid facing his charges,” Jolley said.
Williams will be under significant guard presence by Blount County Sheriffs deputies and Deputy U.S. Marshals, officials say.
