William Harris

William Harris is a serial killer/rapist that appears in Season Four of Criminal Minds. He is one half of a killing team that also includes Stephen Baleman.

Background
William Harris was a high-powered attorney. He was previously charged with rape and abduction in Atlanta, but the victims had refused to testify. He claims to have moved to Florida to escape the stigma that had been placed on him and his family. Soon after arriving, William and his family participated in a neighborhood block party, where William met Stephen Baleman. Through careful suggestion and innuendo, the two realized that they shared the same predatory personality. Baleman looked down at his burger, and then his eyes fixed on his wife across the crowd. "You know, most people get excited about this plain old burger, here," he says, "but it's really nothing special." William glanced at him, at what he's watching, and then looked over at the two girls again. "You know a good piece of meat would be nice." Baleman is quick to agree, describing his favorite meat as "bloody, rare and tender." The two men instantly understand each other. They would soon begin their mutual killing spree.

Soul Mates
William is first seen giving his daughter, Andrea, a driving lesson. When he is interrupted by a page, he tells her that he has to go. Andrea is upset, but William reassures her by stating he plans on giving her the car for her birthday. As they exit, another neighborhood girl approaches, showing them a "missing" poster featuring the photo of a girl named Missy Dewald. Shortly after, local police and one Detective Linden pull up and confront Harris. He is told that is being arrested for the abduction of Missy DeWald and three other teenage girls. The BAU is awaiting the officers when they arrive at the local PD.

At the police station, Rossi explains that Harris matches the profile of their Unsub: a successful family man who lives and works in the area. The probable cause for the arrest was there - they just don't have the evidence they need to prosecute the man. Now they must dig through all areas of his life while Morgan and Rossi handle the interrogation. Another positive aspect of the arrest is this: the unsub holds his victim for 48 hours before killing her, and Missy was just abducted yesterday. As long as they hold Harris he won't be able to finish her off. Harris points out that by the time the authorities realize he is telling the truth, Missy could be dead.

Reid gets into Harris' computer, with Garcia on a remote connection. Garcia says that Harris has covered his tracks well, but she can follow them. After hacking awhile, Garcia finds text messages to and from another individual that appear to be correspondence between a pair of lovers. Reid realizes that the messages are only coded to appear that way, and that the collaboration may be between a team of abductor/killers.

Back at the PD, Rossi tells William that they have found the messages and demands to know where Missy is. William says nothing. Then, Det. Linden bursts into the room, telling the group that Missy's body has been found. William smiles, saying, "I told you so." (referring to his earlier statement). At this point, after the ME tells the BAU that Missy had only died several hours before, they realize that William's partner must had killed her. They tell William that if he and his partner had only had sex, they would never had the urge to kidnap and kill the previous young women.

Later, a call is received saying that Andrea Harris is now missing. It is assumed that William's partner, Stephen Baleman must have taken her. Sharon Harris says that Baleman had been checking in on them while William was in custody, and now she believes Andrea had followed Baleman after he had an argument with his wife. William is then convinced to lead the team--wired--to their hideout, a warehouse near the docks.

William bursts in and removes Andrea's gag. He asks Stephen why he had taken Andrea, telling him that family was always off-limits. The BAU now has enough to arrest them both. Andrea backs off, confused, and runs out. The BAU comes in and arrests both William and Stephen.

Profile
William was feeling incomplete - he didn't begin killing until he met his 'soul mate.' The longer the two got away with their crimes, the stronger their relationship grew. They are not just addicted to rape and murder, these two are addicted to each other. Linden and the other agents arrive, and the group discusses the dynamics of these two men - Harris is dominant, self-confident, and the other is willing to be led.

Modus Operandi
No in depth details, other than rape and strangulation were mentioned about cause of death. But the victims were always teenage girls who the two abducted, took turns raping, and killed.

Known Victims

 * 3 unknown women in Atlanta, GA (raped only)
 * Connie Mayers (raped)
 * Some unnamed teenage girls
 * Missy DeWald