Now that sentencing has been completed. the family has released a statement thanking their supporters for the kind words during the ordeal, thanking law enforcement for handling the case, and acknowledging that the impact of Toby Willis’ actions will likely last much longer for his victims than his 40 years in prison.
Willis attempted to escape authorities by hitchhiking out of Tennessee, but he was ultimately captured and arrested in Greenville, Kentucky.
The first arrest came back in September, when an investigation from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations discovered that Toby Willis sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl around twelve years ago.