Ronald Williams Sr., 53, called 911 at 8:50 a.m. on Aug. 11 and told dispatchers he had killed his entire family and was preparing to kill himself. When Winfield, Kansas, police arrived at the home, they heard a single gunshot before entering and finding all six family members dead—the parents and their four children.
Background
The victims were Williams; Kelly George, 44; and her four children: Kelly, 3; Ronald Jr., 7; Sarah, 5; and Carol, 9. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation said evidence determined both Williams and George "jointly shared culpability for premeditated plans to kill their children and then themselves."
Neighbors told local ABC affiliate KAKE that the couple's erratic behavior had been escalating for approximately 18 months before the killings. In October 2024, a woman walking her dog in the neighborhood alleged that Williams pulled a gun on her. According to police reports, Williams claimed he was trying to protect himself from the dog.
The following year, in October 2025, authorities said Williams allegedly pulled a firearm on a FedEx driver who used Williams' driveway to turn around. The couple themselves had made numerous reports to police alleging mail tampering, conspiracies against them, and medical fraud. An officer's note obtained by KAKE read: "I believe they are either both suffering from mental health issues or are taking illegal narcotics due to their agitated state and delusions."
In April 2025, Williams' mother requested a welfare check. When police spoke with him, he reportedly said he was "cutting people out of his life." Doorbell camera footage captured by the couple's next-door neighbor showed Williams screaming profanities on Aug. 7—just four days before the bodies were discovered.
The Investigation
The KBI and Winfield Police Department are jointly investigating the deaths. A Taurus .38 Special revolver, believed to be the murder weapon, was recovered at the scene and had been purchased by Williams in February 2025. Authorities have not disclosed the specific nature of the evidence supporting their finding that both parents were jointly responsible for planning the murders.
Investigators said there is no further threat to the public. The case remains ongoing as authorities continue to piece together the timeline leading up to the tragedy.
Key Takeaways
- Ronald Williams Sr., 53, and Kelly George, 44, are believed to have jointly planned the murder of their four children before killing themselves in Winfield, Kansas
- The victims were ages 3, 5, 7, and 9; police found all six family members dead after Williams called 911 claiming he had killed his entire family
- Neighbors reported increasingly erratic behavior from the couple for approximately 18 months prior to the incident
- Authorities recovered a Taurus .38 Special revolver at the scene that was purchased by Williams in February 2025
What's Next
The investigation is ongoing. The KBI and Winfield Police Department continue to examine evidence and interview witnesses. No additional details about potential motives or the specific planning involved have been released publicly.