The three-year international manhunt for Seth Walls, the man accused of fatally shooting 15-year-old Haley Reedy in Millington, Tennessee, has ended more than 5,000 miles away in Ljubljana, Slovenia, according to the U.S. Marshals Service .
Walls, now 23, was arrested on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in the Slovenian capital, where authorities say he had been living under an assumed name. His true identity was confirmed through fingerprints provided by Interpol, the international police organization that had been coordinating the global search .
The arrest marks the conclusion of a fugitive investigation that spanned three years, crossed state lines, and ultimately required international cooperation to bring the suspect into custody. Walls currently remains detained in Slovenia, awaiting extradition back to Shelby County, Tennessee, where he faces charges of second-degree murder and reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon .
The Night Haley Reedy Was Killed
The case against Seth Walls originates from a tragic night in September 2022. On September 11, 2022, Millington police responded to a residence in the 5000 block of Clear Creek Drive following reports of a shooting. There, they found 15-year-old Haley Reedy suffering from a gunshot wound .
Reedy was pronounced dead at the scene. The Shelby County medical examiner subsequently ruled her death a homicide, concluding that the fatal gunshot entered behind her right ear and exited her left temple at a downward angle. This trajectory, according to the medical examiner’s findings, made a self-inflicted wound impossible, establishing that someone else had fired the shot that killed the teenager .
At the time of the shooting, Seth Walls was 18 or 19 years old and a resident of Millington, according to authorities. Following an investigation by the Millington Police Department, a warrant was issued through Shelby County Criminal Court charging Walls with second-degree murder and reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon .
From Reckless Homicide to Second-Degree Murder
The legal proceedings against Walls have evolved since the original charges were filed. Initially, Walls was charged with reckless homicide, a lesser charge than what he ultimately faced. However, a Shelby County Grand Jury later indicted him on the more serious charges of second-degree murder and reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon .
Following his indictment, Walls was released after posting a $10,000 bond, according to court records. He was scheduled to appear for a court date, but he failed to appear, prompting authorities to issue a warrant for his arrest. That failure to appear marked the beginning of what would become a multi-year flight from justice .
The decision to release Walls on bond at the time drew strong reactions from Reedy’s family. David Reedy, Haley’s father, expressed devastation over the judge’s decision in an interview with Action News 5 following the bond release .
“Whether he meant to or didn’t mean to, he killed my daughter,” David Reedy said. “My daughter doesn’t have a second chance. She doesn’t have a phone call or a chance to get bond” .
Those words, spoken years ago, underscore the pain that Reedy’s family has carried throughout the lengthy pursuit of the man accused of killing their daughter.
The Investigation: From Local Case to International Manhunt
The path to Walls’ capture began with the Millington Police Department’s initial investigation, but it eventually expanded to encompass local, state, federal, and international law enforcement agencies.
In September 2023, the U.S. Marshals Service adopted the case for a fugitive investigation. The Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force in Memphis, a multi-agency unit specializing in locating and apprehending violent offenders, took the lead on the search for Walls .
As the investigation progressed, it became clear that Walls had fled Tennessee. His trail led investigators out of state and eventually out of the country. At that point, the U.S. Marshals Service brought in Interpol, the international police organization that facilitates cooperation between law enforcement agencies across more than 190 countries, to keep police agencies in other nations on the lookout for Walls .
The use of Interpol proved critical. According to the U.S. Marshals Service, Walls was arrested in Ljubljana, Slovenia, on September 12, 2026. Although he was using an assumed name, fingerprints provided by Interpol confirmed that the man in custody was indeed Seth Walls .
The fugitive investigation, as described by U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller for the Western District of Tennessee, was relentless.
“This fugitive investigation spanned three years and overseas to Europe, but the U.S. Marshals Service never stopped hunting Seth Walls,” Miller said. “We are glad to utilize the skills of our Investigators and coordinate with local, federal, and international law enforcement partners to hold him accountable to the justice system and the victim’s family” .
Law Enforcement Leaders Applaud International Cooperation
News of Walls’ arrest in Slovenia prompted reactions from law enforcement officials and local leaders who had been involved in or monitoring the case.
Shelby County Sheriff Anthony Buckner praised the collaborative effort that led to the capture.
“The arrest of Seth Walls in Slovenia is a powerful example of what can be accomplished when local, state, federal, and international law enforcement agencies work together,” Buckner said. “I commend the U.S. Marshals Service and all our law enforcement partners for their determination and persistence. We will continue working with the District Attorney’s Office to bring Walls back to Shelby County so that he can face the charges against him and allow the judicial process to move forward” .
Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy also commended the work of the Marshals Service and emphasized the message that fugitives cannot escape justice regardless of where they flee.
“I’m pleased the Marshals Service was able to find the defendant, even as far as Slovenia,” Mulroy said. “It demonstrates that no matter where people are in the world the Marshals can find them. I also appreciate the cooperation of the FBI and other law enforcement agencies. Our office will work with the Sheriff’s Office to extradite him as soon as practicable, so the criminal justice process can proceed without delay” .
Millington Director of Public Safety Gary Graves expressed appreciation on behalf of the city where the crime occurred.
“The City of Millington extends its sincere appreciation to the U.S. Marshals Service, District Attorney’s Office, and all law enforcement personnel who have worked diligently on this case,” Graves said. “Justice for Ms. Reedy has been a priority since the tragic day and we are glad that our law enforcement partners made it clear that Mr. Walls has nowhere on this Earth to run to” .
A Community’s Wounds and the Hope for Healing
For the city of Millington, a community of approximately 11,000 residents located about 30 miles north of Memphis, the murder of Haley Reedy left deep scars that have yet to fully heal.
Millington Mayor Larry Dagen spoke to the lasting impact the case has had on the community and the significance of the arrest for those who knew Reedy.
“The tragic murder of Haley Reedy has deeply affected her family, friends, and the whole Millington community,” Dagen said. “We recognize that no action can undo that loss, but we hope this significant development in the case provides an opportunity for justice to be done and brings the family, and our community, closer to healing” .
The mayor’s words reflect a sentiment shared by many in the community: that while nothing can bring Haley Reedy back, the capture of the man accused of killing her represents a necessary step toward accountability and closure.
Haley Reedy: A Life Remembered
While much of the public attention has focused on the legal proceedings and the international manhunt for Seth Walls, at the center of the case is the memory of Haley Reedy—a 15-year-old girl whose life ended tragically in September 2022.
Details about Haley’s life and personality have not been extensively reported in the coverage of the case, but her family’s statements reflect a profound and enduring grief. David Reedy’s anguished words about his daughter not having a “second chance” speak to a father’s pain that no legal outcome can fully remedy.
Brandee Jones, Haley’s mother, has also grieved publicly. In an exclusive interview with The Tennessean, Jones described how her grief has persisted while she waited for answers about what happened to her daughter .
The circumstances of Haley’s death—ruled a homicide by the medical examiner based on the trajectory of the fatal gunshot—established that she did not take her own life, a determination that has been central to the prosecution of Seth Walls.
The Extradition Process and What Comes Next
Seth Walls’ return to the United States will involve a formal extradition process coordinated between Slovenian authorities and officials in Shelby County. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and the District Attorney’s Office will work together to facilitate his transfer back to Tennessee .
Extradition proceedings can be complex, particularly when they involve countries with different legal systems. Slovenia is a member of the European Union and has its own extradition laws and procedures that must be followed before Walls can be transferred to U.S. custody.
Once Walls is returned to Shelby County, he will face the charges that have been pending against him since 2022: second-degree murder and reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon. The case will proceed through the Shelby County criminal court system, where a jury may ultimately determine his guilt or innocence.
The timeline for extradition remains uncertain, as authorities have indicated only that they will work to bring Walls back “as soon as practicable” .
A Case That Transcends Borders
The Seth Walls case serves as a reminder that serious criminal charges do not disappear when a suspect flees across state or national borders. The involvement of Interpol and the cooperation of Slovenian authorities demonstrate the reach of international law enforcement networks.
For the U.S. Marshals Service, which has a long history of tracking fugitives across jurisdictional lines, the Walls case represents a significant success in a challenging international investigation. The Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force, which led the search, is one of many such units across the country that specialize in locating individuals who have fled to avoid prosecution.
For the Reedy family and the Millington community, the arrest brings a measure of hope that the judicial process can now move forward. After more than three years of waiting, they may finally see the man accused of killing Haley Reedy stand trial in a Shelby County courtroom.
The question of what punishment, if any, Walls will face remains unanswered. But for now, the focus is on the first step: getting him back to Tennessee to answer for the charges against him.
Justice Delayed, But Not Denied
The capture of Seth Walls in Slovenia more than 5,000 miles from the scene of Haley Reedy’s death is a testament to the persistence of law enforcement and the reach of international cooperation. It is also a reminder that, in an increasingly interconnected world, fugitives who flee across borders cannot assume they are beyond the reach of justice.
For Haley Reedy’s family and the Millington community, the arrest offers what many have described as a step toward healing—a chance for the legal system to render a verdict and for accountability to be established. The road ahead may still be long, but the journey toward justice has finally begun.