Authorities on Saturday searched Seagoville storage unit as they focused their investigation into the slayings of the Kaufman County district attorney, his wife and a top prosecutor on a former justice of the peace.
Eric Lyle Williams is now the prime suspect in the murder of District Attorney Mike McLelland, his wife, Cynthia, and Assistant District Attorney Mark Hasse, law enforcement authorities say. ------ His attorney, David Sergi, said Friday that Williams “vigorously asserts his innocence and denies any involvement” in the killings. He could not be reached for comment Saturday but has said Williams is innocent.
The McLellands were found dead in their home over Easter weekend. Hasse was gunned down Jan. 31 as he walked to the county courthouse.
Williams was convicted of stealing county equipment last year and sentenced to probation in a case prosecuted by McLelland and Hasse. That case is on appeal. Williams faces another theft charge in a case related to money allegedly misused from a law library fund.
Williams’ bail on that pending theft case has been revoked. He is being held on bail totaling $3 million..
Quote: Olivia wrote in post #1Authorities on Saturday searched Seagoville storage unit as they focused their investigation into the slayings of the Kaufman County district attorney, his wife and a top prosecutor on a former justice of the peace.
Eric Lyle Williams is now the prime suspect in the murder of District Attorney Mike McLelland, his wife, Cynthia, and Assistant District Attorney Mark Hasse, law enforcement authorities say. ------ His attorney, David Sergi, said Friday that Williams “vigorously asserts his innocence and denies any involvement” in the killings. He could not be reached for comment Saturday but has said Williams is innocent.
The McLellands were found dead in their home over Easter weekend. Hasse was gunned down Jan. 31 as he walked to the county courthouse.
Williams was convicted of stealing county equipment last year and sentenced to probation in a case prosecuted by McLelland and Hasse. That case is on appeal. Williams faces another theft charge in a case related to money allegedly misused from a law library fund.
Williams’ bail on that pending theft case has been revoked. He is being held on bail totaling $3 million..