Travis County District Attorney’s Office Secures Conviction for Act of Violence

Travis County, TX – On Tuesday, March 28, 2023, a Travis County jury convicted Jerome Yancey, 27, of Murder.

For Mr. Yancey’s trial, jury selection started on Monday, March 27, 2023, and testimony began on the same day. On Tuesday, March 28, 2023, the jury deliberated and found Mr. Yancey guilty of Murder.

On May 22, 2019, the Austin Police Department arrested Mr. Yancey and charged him with the murder of Jannerra Williams, 28, which took place on May 5, 2019.

On July 31, 2019, Mr. Yancey was indicted for the offense of Murder.

“Our office is committed to holding people who commit acts of violence accountable,” said Travis County District Attorney José Garza. “We hope this verdict brings closure and peace to the victim’s family.”

###