New details are emerging as homicide charges are moving forward against the man accused of brutally killing his longtime girlfriend.
The case is now at the higher court for the first time and the defendant is claiming the victim came at him with knives moments before the deadly gunshots.
“This is really a tragic incident. It’s tragic. 18 and 19 year old [people] who have been together since they were 13 and 14,” Defense Attorney Carmen L. Robinson said.
Joselyn Thomas’ family members wore t-shirts with her photo on it and the words “Justice for Josie” as they walked out of court Friday afternoon following testimony.
They had to relive the day she was killed.
Her boyfriend, Albert Williams III, is charged in her death and his homicide charge will now be heard at the Allegheny County courthouse.
“This is going to be an emotional case. This is a very bright, intelligent young woman, and my client is a very intelligent young man. Both families loved each other’s children like their own,” Robinson said.