Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has reiterated the state’s commitment to justice for trafficking victims, emphasizing that “Georgia’s children are not for sale” and asserting that all involved parties, “whether a buyer or a seller,” will face full prosecution.
“Once we locate a victim, we work tirelessly to identify every one of their traffickers,” said General Chris Carr. “Whether a buyer or a seller, anyone engaged in the sexual exploitation of a child will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. We’re committed to seeing justice served, and we’re sending a strong message that Georgia’s children are not for sale.”
Carr announced the indictment of Demaria Williams, marking the fourth individual charged in connection with the trafficking of a 13-year-old girl in Houston County. According to Carr’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit, Williams emerged as a suspect following further investigation after initial indictments were issued against Emma Garcia, Noe Hernandez, and Brian Smith in December 2024. The case was initiated when the victim reported being sold for sex in Warner Robins, Georgia. Chief Human Trafficking Investigator Bryan Kimbell identified Williams as an additional suspect allegedly involved in exploiting the child.
The Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit presented evidence to a Houston County Grand Jury on May 13, 2025, resulting in Williams’ indictment. The 35-year-old Byron resident faces charges of statutory rape and trafficking persons for sexual servitude. Williams was apprehended on April 25, 2025, with assistance from several law enforcement agencies including the U.S. Marshals Service and local police departments. Authorities stress that all charges remain allegations until proven otherwise in court.
Carr’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit was established in 2019 with support from Governor Brian Kemp, First Lady Marty Kemp, and the Georgia General Assembly. It is noted as the first statewide unit dedicated to this cause and has achieved 60 criminal convictions while assisting over 200 children since its inception. This unit functions within the Attorney General’s Prosecution Division alongside units focused on gang activity, white-collar crimes, cybercrimes, and organized retail crime.
Chris Carr was appointed Georgia’s attorney general by then-Governor Nathan Deal in 2016 and re-elected in November 2022. His tenure has been marked by efforts to combat human trafficking, gang activity, and opioid misuse through initiatives such as establishing specialized prosecution units. Prior to his current role, Carr served as Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development under Governor Deal from November 2013 to November 2016.
