Georgetown, January 1, 2026
A Georgetown man has been charged with capital murder following a double homicide and intentional fire in the Sun City neighborhood. Justice Marquez Washington, already in custody for unrelated offenses, is linked to the deaths of two men, aged 76 and 33. Investigators utilized home security footage as key evidence in the case. No ongoing threat to the community has been reported despite the serious nature of the crimes.
Georgetown
A man has been charged with capital murder in connection with a double homicide and intentional fire that occurred in Georgetown’s Sun City neighborhood in early December. Justice Marquez Washington, 28, who was already in custody on unrelated charges, was served a capital murder arrest warrant on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, for the deaths of 76-year-old James William Yost and 33-year-old Kenneth Michael Wade Clanton.
Investigation Details and Victims
The incident took place on December 5, 2025, at a home on 300 Pipe Creek Lane. Emergency services responded to reports of smoke and alarms, finding James William Yost deceased outside the residence. Inside the home, Kenneth Michael Wade Clanton was also found dead.
Both victims sustained injuries consistent with a “cutting instrument,” and investigators determined the fire at the residence was intentionally set. Authorities later identified Washington as a person of interest.
Suspect and Evidence
Washington resided at the home with the victims and was in a relationship with Clanton. He was initially taken into custody on December 6, 2025, for unrelated charges including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and unauthorized use of a vehicle. A critical piece of evidence leading to the capital murder charge is home security video, which reportedly shows Washington stabbing a victim, along with other physical evidence collected at the scene.
Community Impact and Ongoing Investigation
The Georgetown Police Department has assured the public that there is no ongoing threat. Multiple agencies, including the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, the State Fire Marshal’s Office, and the Georgetown Fire Department, assisted in the investigation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What happened in Georgetown’s Sun City neighborhood?
- A double homicide and intentional fire occurred on December 5, 2025, at a residence on 300 Pipe Creek Lane.
- Who are the victims?
- The victims are 76-year-old James William Yost and 33-year-old Kenneth Michael Wade Clanton.
- Who has been charged in connection with the homicides?
- Justice Marquez Washington, 28, has been charged with capital murder.
- What evidence led to the charges?
- Evidence collected at the scene, including home security video reportedly showing Washington stabbing a victim, supported the capital murder charge.
- What was the relationship between the suspect and the victims?
- Justice Marquez Washington lived at the home with the victims and was in a relationship with Kenneth Michael Wade Clanton.
Key Details of the Georgetown Double Homicide Investigation
| Feature | Detail | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Incident Type | Double Homicide and Arson | Local |
| Location | 300 Pipe Creek Lane, Sun City, Georgetown, Texas | Local |
| Date of Incident | December 5, 2025 | Local |
| Victims | James William Yost (76), Kenneth Michael Wade Clanton (33) | Local |
| Cause of Death | Injuries from a “cutting instrument” | Local |
| Suspect | Justice Marquez Washington (28) | Local |
| Charge | Capital Murder | Local |
| Key Evidence | Home security video, physical evidence | Local |
| Public Threat | No ongoing threat | Local |
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