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Leander man to serve 100 years in prison for child sex crimes

by: Julianna Russ

Posted: Jul 3, 2026 / 12:04 PM CDT

Updated: Jul 3, 2026 / 06:09 PM CDT

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AUSTIN (KXAN) — On June 26, a Leander man was sentenced to serve 100 years in prison in connection with four separate cases of child sexual assault, according to the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

The DA’s office said an investigation into 56-year-old Adrian Michael Williams was opened in September 2023 following an outcry from a victim. Other victims later came forward.

Mugshot of Adrian Michael Williams (Williamson County Jail photo)

“Williams utilized his relationship and position of trust with the victims to hide the ongoing abuse from outside detection,” the DA’s office said.

After pleading guilty in March, Williams was sentenced to serve 30 years in prison for each of the two counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child and 20 years for each of the two counts of sexual assault of a child. The judge ordered that all four sentences be served consecutively, resulting in a 100-year prison term.

Williams was also required to register as a sex offender for life and is prohibited from having any contact with the victims.

“What these survivors endured was truly horrific. Thanks to their bravery, a dangerous predator has been removed from our community,” DA Shawn Dick said. “I hope this 100-year sentence delivers justice and gives strength to other survivors. It is never too late to come forward, to reveal the truth, and hold abusers accountable.”

Frankfort man wanted on child sex abuse charges arrested by U.S. Marshals

Updated: Jul. 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM PDT

James Byrd, 35, was indicted on June 23 in Franklin County

According to Grok:

Arrest: Taken into custody on June 30, 2026, in Georgetown, KY, by the U.S. Marshals Service Central Kentucky Fugitive Task Force, with assistance from local agencies (Frankfort Police, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, etc.). He was arrested without incident.

Charges (from a June 23, 2026, Franklin County indictment):

• First-degree rape (victim under 12)
• First-degree sodomy
• First-degree sexual abuse
• Additional counts related to sexual abuse of a minor
• Engaging in organized crime — criminal syndicate

He was held on a $250,000 cash bond.