Texas Man Charged with Murder for Luring, Killing Sex Offender

James Spencer III allegedly posed as a minor online in a vigilante act against convicted predator Sean Connery Showers.

A Texas man, James Spencer III, is accused of posing as a minor online to lure and murder Sean Connery Showers, a convicted sex offender.
Spencer allegedly took justice into his own hands due to his belief that law enforcement was not doing enough to combat child predators.
The incident occurred on May 29, 2023, when Spencer reportedly shot Showers multiple times, leaving his body in a ditch.
Spencer faces first-degree felony murder charges and is currently held on a $1 million bond.
The case has sparked discussions on vigilante justice and the adequacy of law enforcement's efforts in handling sex offenders.