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Willie and Taiya Herndon Arrested in Alyssa Wilson Killing

By Drooid · Oct 20, 2026, 12:22 AM UTC · How we work

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U.S. authorities arrested Willie Herndon and Taiya Herndon for killing 17-year-old Alyssa Wilson on I-170.
Surveillance video showed a white SUV stopping, a gunshot, and the driver re-entering the vehicle.
Willie Herndon faces murder and armed criminal action charges with a $1 million bond.
Taiya Herndon faces hindering prosecution charges with a $500,000 bond.

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U.S. authorities arrested Willie Herndon and Taiya Herndon for killing 17-year-old Alyssa Wilson on I-170.
Surveillance video showed a white SUV stopping, a gunshot, and the driver re-entering the vehicle.
Willie Herndon faces murder and armed criminal action charges with a $1 million bond.
Taiya Herndon faces hindering prosecution charges with a $500,000 bond.