According to officials, the 22-year-old had no problem with killing and planned to be engaged in beheading people.
The FBI followed Williams’ online behavior and discovered he was in contact with individuals thought to be ISIS officials.
Similar comments were expressed by Richard A. Collodi, the special agent in charge of the FBI’s Seattle field office. According to the release, Williams “sought martyrdom, had ‘no problem with killing,’ and planned to be engaged in beheading people,” according to a plea deal.
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