NASHVILLE, Ill. — A Nashville, Illinois, woman is accused of making violent threats while on video in online chatrooms with victims across the country, officials said.
Alexia Willie, 47, was charged with 14 felony counts of interstate communication of a threat to injure.
Court documents said there were 14 alleged instances where Willie threatened to walk into schools or public restrooms to shoot or sexually abuse children.
“This indictment is a result of the public’s vigilance in reporting threats to law enforcement. The FBI will diligently investigate reports of threats, especially when directed at our most vulnerable,” said FBI Springfield Field Office Acting Special Agent in Charge Joe Rodriguez. “As always, we continue to ask the public to report immediately any online activity or behavior that appears suspicious.”
She could face up to five years in prison on each count.
Willie will be held until trial which is scheduled for Jan. 16, 2024.
