A man was sentenced to federal prison after writing a threatening letter to the Mobile County District Attorney's Office in March 2024.
William Terry Holmes, 54, of Brewton, admitted he sent the letter after the DA's office pursued the death penalty following the conviction of his alleged associate. The "associate" was convicted of capital murder for the killing of a police officer.
Holmes, who identified himself as a white supremacist, wrote, "I am personally writing you to inform you we know where you live."
He threatened the DA, the DA's family and the judge involved in the case with "a very horrible and painful death."
"No one who serves the cause of justice, or the families of those who serve, should ever be threatened for doing their job," said Acting U.S. Attorney Kevin Davidson. "Our system depends on the courage of prosecutors, judges, and law enforcement officers. Threats against them are attacks on the rule of law itself and cannot be tolerated."
During interviews with investigators, Holmes admitted to writing the letter and warned the prosecutor had only hours to live. However, security measures were already in place for those threatened.
Holmes, a convicted sex offender who is already serving 20 years in Kilby Correctional Facility, was sentenced to the maximum 60 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to mailing a threatening communication. The sentence will run consecutively with his state sentence.
"There is no place in our justice system for threats of violence – especially leveled at officers of the court," said Acting Special Agent in Charge Timothy J. O'Malley. "The FBI is committed to ensuring those who serve justice can do so without fear and will hold offenders accountable."
In addition to the prison sentence, Holmes was ordered to pay $26,185.70 in restitution.
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