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“ | I did it, Jo. I raped those women. I killed them. I brought you things from their houses. | „ |
~ Faulks confesses to his wife that he was the Cuddler Rapist. |
William Faulks, also known as "the Cuddler Rapist", is the secondary antagonist of Season 3 of the television series The Shield.
A serial rapist turned serial killer, he claimed to have raped seven elderly women and murdered three more. he is also Dutch Wagenbach's archenemy
He was portrayed by Clark Gregg, who also played Sarge in Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Nat Jones in Mr. Popper's Penguins and Chuck Muckle in Hoot.
Biography[]
Season 3[]
Several elderly women have been raped in the Farmington District and the rapist then cuddles with them once he is finished. This earns him the nickname of the "Cuddler Rapist". Two police detectives, Dutch Wagenbach and Claudette Wyms, are assigned to the case and begin to investigate the bizarre crimes. Two victims come forward and they later learn of two more victims, thus establishing the culprit as a serial rapist.
During the press conference, Dutch called the Cuddler Rapist "impotent" in an attempt to get his attention. This worked, and William sent a message to the police, revealing intimate details his crimes that was never revealed to the press. He asked for a meeting so Dutch would take back what he said, but he himself did not attend and made the detective wait for hours in order to get even with him.
His next victim's daughter walked in on them and he was forced to kill her. He then proceeded to kill his rape victim because of the rush he got. He eventually raped and killed again and would have continued to, if not for his arrest during a raid on his house. After he was captured, he confessed to the rapes and the killings in exchange for some food.
He confessed that the rapes were just part of him getting the courage to kill them. He stated that he wanted to kill and the reason why he chose old women is because they barely had any life left. Upon hearing that his wife is suspected as his accomplice, he asked Dutch to bring her up and he would talk to her and convince her to tell the truth.
At first, his wife was certain that the police had the wrong man. William managed to convince her by confessing and telling her that this would probably be the last time she was able to see him, as he would refuse her visits in prison to allow her to move on with her life. After hearing this, his wife became enraged and yelled at him for ruining their lives, thus convincing Dutch she was not involved.
Season 4[]
William eventually confessed the reason that he came to the Barn was not only to confess to his crimes but to see if Dutch could help him understand why he needs to kill. Dutch was unsuccessful and because William saw he couldn't help him he asked to go back to prison.
Personality[]
William Faulks, exhibits a extremely disturbed personality. His crimes, which began with raping elderly women, these initial crimes, were just a precursor to his ultimate desire: killing. His selection of elderly women, whom he believed "barely had any life left," shows a twisted rationalization for his actions, he dehumanizes his victims. He also displays skills in manipulation, which is shown when he toys with the police by sending a message after being called "impotent" and making Dutch wait for hours, showing his enjoyment of psychological games.
Faulks also oddly seeks some form of justification for his actions, as he turns to Dutch, hoping the detective can help him comprehend his need to kill. However, when he realizes that no answers will satisfy him, he calmly accepts his return to prison, suggesting a deep-rooted sense of fatalism. His manipulative tendencies extend to his wife, whom he deceives into believing in his innocence before finally confessing, showing his ability to control others emotionally. Overall, Faulks is a remorseless predator, who is driven by a need for control, and ultimately, violence.
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