Who is William Lewis Reece? A history of the convicted felon who keeps leading police to new bodies Nearly decades-long crimes of William Lewis Reece explained

Convicted kidnapper William Lewis Reece, pictured in Huntsville in 2007, is suspected in a number of high profile disappearances around Texas. On Sept. 1, 2016, he was indicted in the 1997 deaths of 12-year-old Laura Smither of Friendswood and 17-year-old Jessica Cain of Tiki Island. uncovered.

Here's what you need to know about Reece and the cases he's connected with. less Convicted kidnapper William Lewis Reece, pictured in Huntsville in 2007, is suspected in a number of high profile disappearances around Texas. On Sept. 1, 2016, he was indicted in the 1997 deaths of 12-year-old ... more Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 45 Caption Close Who is William Lewis Reece? A history of the convicted felon who keeps leading police to new bodies 1 / 45 Back to Gallery

William Lewis Reece, 56, is serving a 60-year sentence for a 1997 kidnapping.

Authorities have long suspected him in a series of crimes from that same year.

Now, with his help, they're digging to unearth bodies.

SEARCH FOR KELLI COX: Human remains found in Brazoria County pasture

On Tuesday, authorities recovered new remains on Texas 288 and County Road 51 near Rosharon while searching for the body Kelli Cox, of a University of North Texas woman who went missing nearly two decades ago leaving behind a 19-month-old daughter.

Learn more about the lives, crimes and potential victims of William Reece in the photos above.