At a Glance
- County judge signed an arrest warrant for suspect in Dec 5 double homicide on Pipe Creek Lane.
- Victims James William Yost, 76, and Kenneth Michael Wade Clanton, 33.
- Suspect Justice Marquez Washington, 28, faces a capital murder charge.
- Why it matters: The suspect is now in custody and prosecutors may seek the death penalty.
The Georgetown Police Department announced Wednesday that a county judge signed an arrest warrant Tuesday for suspect Justice Marquez Washington. He was taken into custody Dec 6 and faces a felony charge of capital murder of multiple persons. Prosecutors may seek the death penalty.
Washington had prior felony charges issued Dec 8 for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and unauthorized use of a vehicle. Williamson County online court records list the latest charge as a related case to the Dec 8 charges.
- Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon (Dec 8)
- Unauthorized use of a vehicle (Dec 8)
- Related case listed in online court records
Evidence and Support
Investigators recovered internal and external home security footage from the residence. Assistance was received from Georgetown Fire Department, Texas Department of Public Safety, Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, and State Fire Marshal’s Office.
The case has drawn attention to the use of capital felony charges in Williamson County.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Dec 5 | Double homicide on Pipe Creek Lane |
| Dec 6 | Arrest of Justice Marquez Washington |
| Dec 8 | Additional felony charges issued |
Key Takeaways
- Arrest warrant signed for suspect in double homicide.
- Suspect faces capital murder charge; death penalty possible.
- Evidence includes security video and multi-agency support.
With the suspect in custody and evidence in hand, the investigation continues to determine the full scope of the crime.
