Former Alameda County deputy accused of double murder appears in court
DUBLIN, Calif. (KRON) — An Alameda County Deputy, accused of killing a married couple made an appearance in court today for a preliminary hearing.
Williams is accused of killing a married couple back in September 2022. The family of the victims were there to put pressure on Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price for requesting to dismiss enhancement charges.
Devin Williams, the man accused of this double murder, is facing 50 years to life if convicted and sentenced of all charges. The judge dismissed the assistant district attorney’s oral motion to dismiss enhancements at this time, but the judge did say the DA can make a motion for that same request after this hearing.
Wednesday’s court appearance was a preliminary hearing for the judge to determine whether the defendant will be held over to face the murder charges.
Police say Williams shot the married woman he was dating and her husband last month. It happened in the couple’s home in Dublin. Officers say he was on the run for a few hours, but eventually surrendered.
The family of victims Maria and Benison Tran gathered outside court to put pressure on the DA about the judge denying the motion to dismiss enhancements.
“The judge is good he knows the history of this case and he knows to be doing the right thing,” said Jennie Wong, Maria Tran’s sister. “I am extremely grateful for what he has done but it is now up to DA Price to do the right thing to bring justice to our family and the community.”
The next court appearance will take place Thursday afternoon. The family of the victims say they will be back to put pressure on the DA.
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