Arrest warrant issued for man linked to New Hampshire couple found buried at Texas beach

Authorities have issued a warrant for a man in connection with the killings of a New Hampshire couple found buried at a Texas beach.

Kleberg County Sheriff Richard Kirkpatrick said a warrant was issued for Adam Williams, 33, on suspicion of felony theft. Williams was the man in the photo released by authorities Monday, Kirkpatrick said.

Authorities said the evidence they have as of Tuesday shows a theft occurred.

"This person is considered armed and dangerous," Kirkpatrick said. "We ask the people not to approach these individuals."

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James and Michelle Butler were found buried in a shallow grave Oct. 27 south of Bob Hall Pier, near Mile Marker 263 on North Padre Island in Kleberg County in South Texas. They were last seen Oct. 15 at Padre Balli County Park with their RV and truck.

Padre Balli County Park is near the Kleberg and Nueces county lines and is accessible through Corpus Christi.

Persons of interest photos yield information

On Monday, Kleberg County Sheriff's Office officials and District Attorney John Hubert released a photo of persons of interest — a man and a woman. The photo shows a man in the driver's seat of a vehicle. He has gauges in his ears and tattoos.

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A woman in the passenger seat appears to have a tattoo on her left arm. The woman was identified as Amanda Noverr. As of Tuesday, no warrant had been issued for her because she is considered a person of interest. It is unknown if people were in the back seat of the vehicle.

Surveillance provided to authorities shows a dog may have been with them, Kirkpatrick said.

Hubert said information about the pair came in after a news conference Monday morning. Noverr and Williams' relationship to one another is unknown.

Williams has a mole above his left eye and one on his left cheek and has tattoos on his neck that are noticeable, Hubert said.

Authorities believe Williams and Noverr, who are from the Utah area, may be in Mexico, Kirkpatrick said. Law enforcement officers are working with officials in Mexico to find the two.

"We don't have any reason to believe they're still in the area," Kirkpatrick said. "We don't know why they were here."

Investigation ongoing

Kirkpatrick would not say if Williams and Noverr were involved in Butler's deaths, and said it's possible more people could be involved.

Hubert said authorities will see where the investigation takes them, and pursue other charges if the evidence shows the pair committed other crimes.

Authorities would not comment on the pair's criminal history. Criminal records show Williams has been arrested in Utah.

Additional footage and photos will not be released in efforts to avoid tainting a jury pool, Hubert said.

The Butler's cause of death is not being released by authorities.

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Williams' tattoos

Pitbull on abdomen

Skulls on abdomen

Faces on abdomen

Skulls on left ankle

Demons on right ankle

Pitbull, lady, skulls, flames, chain link, alien and "ADUB" on left arm

Tiger, snake, flower and "SILAS" on right arm

Lady, money bag, "DON'T TELL" and "WILLIAMS" on back

Coi fish on left chest area

Demon, girls and skulls on right leg

Elmer Fudd on left buttocks

Bugs Bunny and "GET OUT OF THERE YOU RASCALLY RABBIT" on right buttocks

Pot leaves on left calf

Clock, face and brass knuckles on neck

Skull and "MULISHA" on head

Stars, "CALI" and "ACW" on left hand

"BAD LUCK" on right hand

Source: Utah criminal records

Have a tip?

Call the Kleberg County Sheriff's Office at 361-595-8500, ext. 1238 or email jgarza2@klebergcoso.org.