The Texas Department of Public Safety, Ranger Division, working in conjunction with the Mineral Wells Police Department, has arrested William Henry Lowery (W/M, 60 YOA, photograph included at left) for an Aggravated Sexual Assault that occurred on December 10th, 2016.

On December 10th, 2016, the Mineral Wells Police Department responded to a call for service in the 300 block of 27th Street. At the time, investigators learned that a female victim had been sexually assaulted by an unknown male in her home. The suspect fled the scene before police arrival. During the investigation, law enforcement collected DNA evidence from the crime scene.

In 2023, this case was adopted by the Texas Ranger Sexual Assault Kit Initiative program (SAKI) under a grant from the United States Department of Justice. This grant provides funds for advanced DNA testing, including genealogy. Evidence was sent to BODE technology for SNP testing and genealogy research. Through this testing, a possible suspect was identified.

Evidence collected from the crime scene was compared to a possible suspect, identified as William Lowery. An arrest warrant for Aggravated Sexual Assault was issued, and Lowery was arrested on August 7th, 2025.

The Texas Department of Public Safety thanks the Mineral Wells Police Department for their continuous efforts to bring justice for the victim in this case. The Texas Rangers appreciate the grant funding from the United States Department of Justice.