Man accused of pretending to be a minor to lure and murder convicted sex offender
OAN’s Abril Elfi
3:35 PM – Sunday, February 4, 2024
A Texas man has been charged with murder after he allegedly posed as a minor to lure and fatally shoot a registered sex offender.
The Houston Police department alleged that in May 2023, James Spencer III, 22, shot and killed sex offender Sean Connery Showers, 37.
Authorities claimed that Showers approached a car in the early hours of May 29th before the suspect shot him.
Police say Spencer confessed to the killing after they detained him during a follow-up investigation.
They also stated that Showers was found in a ditch, with multiple gunshot wounds.
Court documents said that Spencer admitted to a witness that he intended to rob and harm sex offenders and that he knew how to track them using an app on his phone. He allegedly told that witness later on that he would handle things himself if the police did nothing.
The judge said that cellphone records indicated that Spencer and the victim had communicated during Thursday’s probable cause court hearing.
Spencer allegedly pretended to be a minor online in an effort to entice Showers, whom he thought to be a sexual offender, under the pretense of having sex.
Showers entered a guilty plea in 2009 to charges of having child sex abuse materials, according to federal authorities at the time. Showers failed to register as a sex offender and was sentenced to 30 months in prison, followed by two years in 2019, according to the outlet.
According to prosecutor Rehaman Merchant, Spencer arranged a meeting and was aware of Showers’ exact location the night of the murder.
“Regardless of the likability of the victim, we’re a nation of laws,” Merchant said at the press conference. “So no one gets to be judge, jury and executioner depending on how they feel.”
Spencer must remain under 24-hour house arrest, submit to GPS monitoring, and may not have access to any weapons, ammunition, or firearms.
His next court appearance is set for February 5th.
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Texas Man Charged with Murder after Killing Registered Sex Offender
A shocking incident has unfolded in Texas, where a man has been charged with murder after posing as a minor to lure and fatally shoot a registered sex offender. James Spencer III, 22, is accused of killing 37-year-old Sean Connery Showers in May 2023. The Houston Police Department has provided details about the case.
According to the police, Showers approached Spencer’s car in the early hours of May 29th, before being shot by the suspect. Spencer was subsequently detained during a follow-up investigation, and he confessed to the killing. Showers’ body was found in a ditch with multiple gunshot wounds.
The court documents reveal that Spencer admitted to a witness that he intended to rob and harm sex offenders, claiming to have knowledge of how to track them using an app on his phone. He allegedly stated that if the police did nothing, he would take matters into his own hands.
During the probable cause court hearing, cellphone records indicated that Spencer and the victim had communicated. Spencer had posed as a minor online in order to entice Showers, whom he believed to be a sexual offender, under the pretense of engaging in sexual activities.
Showers had previously pleaded guilty in 2009 to charges of possessing child sex abuse materials, and he had failed to register as a sex offender. He was subsequently sentenced to 30 months in prison, followed by two years in 2019.
Rehaman Merchant, the prosecutor handling the case, emphasized the importance of upholding the law. Regardless of personal feelings towards the victim, Merchant stated that no one gets to be the judge, jury, and executioner based on their own emotions.
The shocking nature of this crime highlights the need for a fair and just legal system. It is crucial that the authorities investigate and prosecute such cases to ensure justice is served. The incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing battle against sexual offenses and the importance of maintaining a safe society for all individuals.
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