Tricked into the Shadows

CASE FILE

[EPISODE #28] | Tricked into the Shadows

THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE

· The Pour: The Miracle

· The Ingredients:

1½ oz vodka, 1 oz cranberry juice, 1 oz pomegranate juice, ½ oz fresh lime juice, ½ oz simple syrup, 2 oz sparkling rosé (or sparkling wine), Ice. Garnish: Fresh raspberries & a lime wheel.

· The Vibe:

A bright, sparkling, ruby-hued pour balance of sweet and tart that contrasts the dark, cruel deception behind a young survivor's tragical demise.

· Mocktail Version:

Replace vodka with extra cranberry juice, and swap sparkling rosé with sparkling white grape juice. Garnish identically.

THE SUBJECT

· Name: Julian Williams

· Date of Incident: April 2017 (Disappeared April 2017; body recovered after 18 days)

· Location: Augusta, GA / Aiken County, SC

· Status: Solved

THE TIMELINE

· Age 17: Julian Williams is shot and suffers a severe brain injury, facing only a 20% chance of survival. Against incredible odds, he survives and works hard through recovery.

· April 2017 (Age 23): Julian is lured into a deadly catfishing plot engineered through deceptive messages and social media setup.

· April 2017: Julian takes a taxi to the meeting address provided in the catfishing trap and vanishes without a trace.

· April 2017 (18 Days Later): After an intense 18-day search by his family and law enforcement, Julian's body is found in Aiken County, SC. Investigators confirm he died from gunshot wounds / head trauma, solving the tragic homicide plot.

EVIDENCE LOCKER (Visuals & Links)

· The Map: Augusta, GA & Aiken County, SC]

· • The Faces: >Follow @: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook

· The "Deep Dive" Source:

o Investigation Discovery reporting on the Julian Williams murder & catfishing plot.

o Local news coverage & court documentation regarding the prosecution of those responsible in Aiken County, SC

o Living a nightmare: Season 1, Episode 2 (Apple TV, HBOMax)