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Bond denied for man accused of killing La’Datra Williams

By Kaitlin Howell Jul 22, 2025 | 9:57 AM

LAWRENCE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Bond has been denied for the man accused of killing a Kansas City woman in Lawrence County.

Lawrence County Sheriff Ryan Everett said Charles Sims appeared in court on July 22 and was denied bond.

La’Datra Williams, a 26-year-old mother of four, vanished nearly two months ago, according to her family members. Everett said her body was discovered in a shallow grave on July 14.

Sims was officially charged with first-degree murder in the case. Authorities said Sims led them to the location of her body.

Williams’ family believes that justice has not been fully served and that Sims did not act alone.

  • La’Datra Williams (Courtesy: Family of La’Datra Williams)
  • Charles Sims (Courtesy: Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office)

According to authorities, Williams was one of several women romantically involved with Sims. He’s believed to have four to five partners and is the father of at least 22 children.

There are claims that Sims may be leading a secluded group with some sources referring to it as a cult. Everett said Sims’ property has compound-like features, but he stopped short of labeling it.

A GoFundMe has been set up to help pay for the funeral expenses for Williams.