Missouri Woman Pleads Guilty to Cyberstalking Charges
An Independence, Missouri woman, Julianne Grace Willis, pleaded guilty to one count of cyberstalking. She used the internet to stalk and terrorize a victim in Ulysses, Kansas, sending threatening messages, creating fake dating profiles, and contacting the victim's employer and…
Kansas City, MO, August 6, 2026 —
An Independence, Missouri woman has pleaded guilty to a federal cyberstalking charge. Julianne Grace Willis entered a guilty plea to one count of cyberstalking, according to court documents.
The charges stem from actions taken by Willis against a victim located in Ulysses, Kansas. Willis utilized the internet to engage in a pattern of stalking and harassment targeting the victim. Court filings indicate that Willis sent threatening messages to the victim. She also created fake online dating profiles that included personal information about the victim, a tactic often used to harass or embarrass individuals.
Furthermore, Willis reportedly contacted the victim’s employer and family members as part of her cyberstalking campaign. The specific details regarding the timeline of these actions and the full extent of the victim’s terror were not provided in the available information.
The investigation and subsequent charges were brought forth by federal authorities. The plea agreement signifies a critical step in the legal process, with Willis admitting guilt to the cyberstalking charge. Further proceedings will determine the sentencing for the offense. The exact date of sentencing was not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Gary Brauer on www.kshb.com, see more information here.
