'In Pursuit With John Walsh’ Fugitive Alexis Willocks Arrested

For almost a year, authorities were on the hunt for Willocks, who they said allegedly killed a 17-year-old on Nov. 8, 2021.

October 31, 2022
 Alexis Willocks, pictured here in a mugshot, was arrested in connection with a 2021 murder.

For almost a year, authorities were on the hunt for Willocks, who they said allegedly killed a 17-year-old on Nov. 8, 2021.

Photo by: St. Joseph's County Jail

St. Joseph's County Jail

By: Michelle Sigona

Investigators in Indiana confirmed to In Pursuit with John Walsh that Alexis Willocks, 20, a fugitive featured on the show, is now behind bars. Willocks received national attention after she was featured on Walsh’s popular segment, “15 Seconds of Shame.”

Authorities were on the hunt for Willocks, who they said allegedly killed a 17-year-old, according to ABC 57. Allegedly, Willocks shot and killed Anika Henderson on Nov. 8, 2021.

The passenger in the vehicle where Henderson was shot, according to the report, said he saw Willocks fire the weapon. The passenger and Willocks just had a hearing about a custody issue earlier in the day, the report added.

Officials confirmed Willocks is being housed in the St. Joseph County Jail after her arrest in a neighboring South Bend city.

More fugitives from the most recent season of IN PURSUIT can be viewed here.

If you have any information on where any of the fugitives could be hiding, please submit your tips directly to InPursuitTips.com or text 1-833-378-7783 (3-PURSUE).

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