Kathy Willets

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Birth Name: Katherine Ann Morris

Age: 68, born 24 April 1958

Country of origin: United States

Currently Residing In: United States

Height: 5' 4"

Relationship Status: Single

Partner: Jeff Willets (late husband)

Description: Kathy Willets (born April 24, 1958 in New York City, USA) is a former stockbroker turned American pornstar and prostitute / escort, married to Jeffrey "Jeff" Willets (born 1950-died in 2022). She gained considerable fame (or notoriety) during her arrest and subsequent trial in the early 1990s. Police began investigating her activities after an elderly client decided that he wanted Kathy all to himself, and mistakenly thought that going to the police would allow him to have her all to himself, not thinking that once he did go to the police, she would be investigated, and if charges were deemed appropriate, she would be Kathy Willets (born April 24, 1958 in New York City, USA) is a former stockbroker turned American pornstar and prostitute / escort, married to Jeffrey "Jeff" Willets (born 1950-died in 2022). She gained considerable fame (or notoriety) during her arrest and subsequent trial in the early 1990s. Police began investigating her activities after an elderly client decided that he wanted Kathy all to himself, and mistakenly thought that going to the police would allow him to have her all to himself, not thinking that once he did go to the police, she would be investigated, and if charges were deemed appropriate, she would be charged with a crime. In July of 1991, the Willetses were both arrested. Kathy was charged with prostitution, while Jeff was charged with living off the proceeds of prostitution; both were also charged with illegal wiretapping. As details of the case emerged, a media frenzy centered around south Florida. Not only was Jeff Willets a deputy sheriff for Broward County, but the evidence seized included videotapes, notebooks, and other information that indicated that several of Kathy's "clients" had been prominent, wealthy members of the area's social and political scene.

Her story was carried on every major news program, and it caused a stir internationally. Her fame was so large that she actually received mail from foreign countries that were addressed only to "Kathy Willets, Fla. USA." Her exposure included shows on A&E, City Confidential, American Justice;, Court TV, CNN, MSNBC, "E" Channel, Fox News, UPN Extra, Hard Copy, Current Affair, Maury Povich, Geraldo, Jenny Jones, Sally Jesse, Sonya Live, and Larry King Live.

She was featured in Playboy, (Turkey) Playboy, Hustler, Gent, Score, High Society, Screw Magazine, Time, People, Newsweek, Woman's Day. International Publications: News of the World (London), Sun, Stern (Germany), numerous newspapers all around the world, Phillipines, Singapore, too many to name.

She had a song written about her, by the group "Strych-nine" on their Album Cardiac Arrest. The straight world movie "Animal Instincts" was based on her story. Kathy was even featured on "Mr. Blackwell's" list of worst-dressed women.

During the trial, Kathy offered a unique defense. Her attorney, Ellis Rubin, claimed that Kathy was a nymphomaniac, driven by her uncontrollable need for sex. (Part of this novel defense claimed that Kathy's nymphomania was the result of her taking the anti-depressant medication Prozac.) Additionally, her husband was not able to satisfy her constant demands. During many of her encounters, Jeff Willets allegedly hid in a bedroom closet and videotaped the acts. The couple also reportedly recorded telephone calls with clients and kept detailed notes on their identity, sexual acts performed, and fees charged.

The contents of the so-called "little black book" caused an enormous uproar. Several panicked legal motions were filed to prevent its contents from being publicly released, but they were denied. One of the more prominent people named was conservative Fort Lauderdale Vice Mayor Doug Danziger, who had ironically led a campaign against topless bars and other adult-oriented businesses in the area. He resigned in disgrace shortly after being linked to the Willetses.

She eventually changed her plea to guilty and was sentenced to two years in state prison, seven months of which she served. Jeff Willets was sentenced to state prison for 5 years, and was released after 6 months. He never returned to law-enforcement work. ... (more)

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