The ‘devil in him’: A Gainesville killer’s confessions expose complexities of an insanity defense

Paul Graves Williams remains in custody at a treatment center until he’s deemed competent to stand trial. Said his sister-in-law: “If he wasn’t crazy when he went in, he may be crazy now.”

Rebecca Garcia still can’t bear to celebrate Thanksgiving. She can’t stand to look her other siblings in the face, either. She hasn’t in nearly three years, since her brother-in-law confessed to the murders of her sister and niece. And moving on feels especially difficult when the fate of her family’s killer remains undetermined.

Paul Graves Williams, 64, faces two capital charges for the November 2018 murders of Lisa Williams, 57, and Paige Williams, 15. A criminal trial cannot proceed until Williams is deemed mentally competent. A state judge in Alachua County will reconsider the matter again Dec. 16.

Read full article at publication source.

Picture of Caleb Kenyon

Caleb Kenyon

Attorney Caleb Kenyon is part of the Gainesville-based team at Turner, O’Connor, Kozlowski, P.L., representing clients throughout North Central Florida in state and federal court and before licensing boards. He defends people facing serious charges like DUI, drug crimes, domestic violence, and federal offenses, and he also helps professionals protect their careers through professional license defense. To discuss your options, contact TOK Legal for a confidential consultation.