An attorney for a Columbia chef charged in a high-profile 2017 drug-related killing in Old Hawthorne has filed a motion to dismiss the charges. Attorney Stephen Wyse filed the motion on Friday. He represents 29-year-old Jeffrey McWilliams, who’s charged with second degree murder, robbery and armed criminal action. Counselor Wyse’s motion to dismiss cites alleged violations …
DNA warrant is key part of Friday hearing in high-profile Columbia murder case
A Columbia man charged with murder for a 2017 drug-related killing in the Old Hawthorne subdivision will appear in court Friday afternoon. 29-year-old Jeffrey McWilliams is charged with second degree murder, robbery and armed criminal action, for the December 2017 death of Augustus Roberts. Mr. Roberts died at a home in the 1900 block of Lasso …