Waters has a history



William Waters was convicted in 2009 for strangling his wife, but didn't serve jail time for the charge.

His wife, Kay Waters, filed for a protective order earlier this year.

In the filing she explained why she wrote: Many times in the past, when drunk, he has threatened me with a knife or sword – and has held one to my throat.

Another time the filing reads: had to leave home because he was so drunk and began verbally abusing me.

The protective order said she turned off her phone, so William left 29 voicemails telling Kay he was coming for her.

That order was never set because Kay failed to appear in court.

William also has previous domestic violence charges in Florida.