Jonathan Hutson
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Welcome to JusticeForCarla.com!
As the son of a career military man, I had the privilege
of living in many different places during my childhood. The
final Air Force-related move brought our family to Benbrook,
a suburb of Fort Worth, Texas.
I attended Western Hills High School from the fall of 1970
through the spring of 1972, during which time I met and became
acquainted with Rodney McCoy. It was also during this period
that I met Carla Walker.
In the summer of 1972, our family moved again, this time
to Lewisville, Texas, where I completed high school. One night
in February of 1974, I was watching WFAA-Channel 8 news and
heard about Carla's abduction and murder.
Perhaps it was the fact that I lived s short distance from
Rodney in Benbrook, and that we had been classmates for three
years; maybe it was because that I had fished the waters of
nearby Benbrook Lake less than a mile from the culvert where
Carla's lifeless body was found by Fort Worth police. Either
way, I had no way of knowing that her murder would haunt me
for years to come. It still does.
After graduation, I spent a spent a short "hitch"
in the Navy, then attended Cooke County College in Gainesville,
Texas.. After graduating with an Associate's Degree in Criminal
Justice in 1978, I entered the field of law enforcement. My
career took me to dozens of communities, cities, and counties
across Texas. Eventually, I wound up in Stephenville at Tarleton
State University, where I obtained a Bachelor's Degree in
Criminal Justice in 1997 and a Master's Degree in Criminal
Justice Administration in 2001.
While at work in December of 2003, I received a phone call
that would change my life.
The man's name was John Terrell, and he was a retired Fort
Worth P.D. burglary detective. He inquired about the possibility
of unsolved sexual assaults or abductions at Tarleton. When
I asked the reason behind the inquiry, he simply stated that
he was working on "an unsolved murder case" in Fort
Worth. I casually remarked that he needed to ask his suspect
if he had anything to do with the Carla Walker murder case.
His reply stunned me: "That's the case I am working on."
John then shared with me some basic information about that
case that I had not been privileged to know.
As I said, the case has haunted me. After listening to John
talk for five minutes, it haunted me more. The idea that a
young girl with whom I was briefly acquainted was abducted,
raped, and murdered was horrific. The possibility that the
predator who perpetrated this crime was a free man was even
more reprehensible. I then shared with John my familiarity
with the case, and a new friendship was born.
In the weeks immediately following our initial conversation,
John and I met on several occasions, and I was able to review
his documentation and notes concerning the Carla Walker murder.
John's investigation points to a single suspect: William Ted
Wilhoit. After reading and re-reading countless pages of notes,
autopsy reports, and other documents, I concurred fully with
both John's viewpoint and opinion. I enthusiastically agreed
to join John's team. How ironic that I would be privileged
to work on an investigation that had haunted me for years!
William Ted Wilhoit is currently on parole and is living
in Robstown, Nueces County, Texas. He is a registered sex
offender. You
can learn more about him and view his photo on our Suspect
page.
"The
Carla Walker Story" is John's first-hand account
of his involvement in the case, which began in 1974. Please
take the time to read this story in its entirety.
I recently visited two locations: the culvert where Carla's
body was discarded as casually as if it were a paper cup,
and her final resting place. Greenwood Cemetery is located
on a bluff overlooking the Trinity River, just west of downtown
Fort Worth. As I stood over her marker, I wondered if her
cries for justice, although heard, would ever be answered.
I believe that the final chapter of The Carla Walker Story
has yet to be written. Texas law imposes no statute of limitation
for the crime of murder. "Justice delayed" does
not mean justice denied. Like John, I believe that this case
can be solved. Someone, somewhere, knows the truth. It
is my intention to do everything within my power to assist
John Terrell in his efforts to ensure that William Ted Wilhoit
never harms another person. Additionally, the Walker
family deserves closure in this tragedy. In order to meet
these goals, your help is needed.
As John has said, many women who have been victims of sexual
assaults have chosen not to report the attack to the police.
If you are
one such person, we are especially interested in hearing from
you.
All information received
shall be kept confidential!
Thank you for visiting our site. Please
sign our guestbook before you leave.
Together, we can find "Justice for Carla."
Sincerely,
Jonathan Hutson
Brazos, Texas
Hutson@JusticeForCarla.com
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