Robert Williams, 36, originally from Ironton, Ohio, was in Mobile, Alabama, on a temporary work assignment in March 2017 when he was shot to death inside a room at the Extend A Suites motel. Police responded after gunshots were reported following an argument on the motel’s second floor and found Williams dead at the scene.

Investigators identified 24-year-old Coaty Bankston as the suspect; she was taken into custody the day after the shooting and charged with murder. Authorities say evidence suggested Bankston searched Williams’ pockets after the shooting and that a significant amount of time passed before she reported the incident. Bankston told police she shot Williams in self-defense, alleging an attempted rape, and pleaded not guilty at her bond hearing. The judge set bond at $100,000, citing flight risk; records show prior convictions for theft of property and criminal trespass. Hotel guests reported hearing gunshots as early as 3 a.m. but did not call police at the time.

If anyone was staying at the Extend A Suites that night or saw either person in Mobile in March 2017, please share what was observed.