Statement of Viper Team Member Donna Williams at Her Sentencing Hearing, March 19, 1997
Ernest HancockMeet a "VIPER" (Now that the media has started to bring up the Arizona Viper Militia, it's time to start reminding you what really happened. We saw it up close)
Donna Williams:
I apologize to the court for reading this. I am very anxious and
wouldn't be able to remember all that I want to say by simply talking.
I understand this is my opportunity to tell the court about myself, since otherwise you only know what's in the court papers and pre-sentence report.
I was born in Oklahoma City in 1952, an only child. My parents and I were very close, best friends. My father was a petroleum engineer, my mom a teacher. My dad's job opportunities allowed us to travel extensively abroad and live in South America for six years. My parents loved the outdoors and gave me a great appreciation and love of travel, camping and nature. My dad grew up on a ranch in Texas where carrying firearms was a way of life. He taught me at an ear