Webok so i originally thought that springtrap was alive because the souls kept possessing him to not die, but know i’m hearing that he is dead, and his… Webwilliam afton, also known by as the 'purple' guy or his split identity the springtrap is the main antagonist of the original series of five nights at freddy's. Webspringtrap is a withered, decayed spring bonnie suit, in which william afton died while trying to escape his victims. Springtrap was left trapped within the safe room for the. Mascot performer (formerly), night guard (formerly), serial killer.