Possible motive revealed in Wilmer family murders

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — William Oliver faced a judge and the family of his alleged victims at his first court appearance Thursday morning.

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You could hear a pin drop as the faint jingle of chains filled the courtroom as Oliver entered.

When he approached the stand, Oliver turned and stared at the family of 46-year-old Lisa Fields, 17-year-old Keziah Luker, and 12-year-old Thomas “TJ” Cordelle Jr.

His face was devoid of any emotion.

Oliver is charged with eight counts of capital murder…

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