Dothan, AL — The long-awaited trial of Dwight Mills, accused of killing his wife, Sharon Mills, over two decades ago, has been delayed once again, much to the frustration of the victim’s family. Mills, who is facing charges of murder and corpse abuse, was scheduled to stand trial this week, but his defense team successfully argued for a delay.
The reason cited for the delay was an issue with electronic files, which has reportedly hindered the defense’s ability to review critical evidence in the case. According to Mills’ attorneys, Dothan Police were only able to deliver the necessary documents at the beginning of the month, and two weeks is insufficient time to prepare for a trial.
However, for the family of Sharon Mills, this latest delay is a painful setback. Sharon’s daughter, Angel Faulk, expressed her frustration with the ongoing delays, especially given the 23 years that have passed since her mother’s death.
“It’s time for Dwight and his lawyer to quit hiding,” Faulk said. “He’s 70 years old now, and he has been walking free for 23 years. He doesn’t deserve any more time to work on his case. He needs to go to court and face it.”
The murder took place in December 2001 when Sharon Mills was reported missing by her husband. Investigators later determined that Dwight Mills killed his wife and disposed of her body in a drainage ditch in Bonifay, Florida, shortly after Christmas. Despite the passage of time, Mills has never stood trial for the crime, and Faulk believes this delay is yet another tactic to avoid facing justice.
“This is a game,” Faulk said, adding that Mills profited from insurance policies taken out on her mother’s life. “He got plenty of money off the insurance policies. Unfortunately, people call this the criminal system, but it’s not justice. We need swift justice.”
The delay comes during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, a time to recognize and support victims of crime. For Faulk, this timing makes the situation even more poignant. “This is a long, drawn-out, horrible process,” she said. “I’m thankful I get to stand up to be a voice for my mom and other victims, but the trial is not happening at this time.”
Despite the delay, Faulk remains hopeful that the court system will eventually prioritize the case and bring it to trial. Tentative trial dates have been proposed, but other cases must be resolved first, leaving the Mills trial still in limbo.
“He’s dragged our family through hell, and he deserves to pay for this,” Faulk concluded.
As the case continues to unfold, the community and the Mills family wait anxiously for a resolution, hoping that justice will finally be served after more than two decades of waiting.
