OAKLAND, CA – A jury has found former Alameda County Sheriff’s Deputy Devin Williams, 26, guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting deaths of Maria Tran and Benison Tran.
The verdict was announced on October 3, 2024, after prosecutors presented evidence that on September 7, 2022, Williams left work and went to the Trans’ home in Dublin, California. He used his county-issued service weapon to fatally shoot both victims.
According to the evidence, Williams had a romantic relationship with Maria Tran, who was legally married to Benison Tran and lived with him. The incident was described as a home invasion attack on an unarmed couple.
“I first want to thank the jury for their diligent work in delivering this guilty verdict,” said Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price. “We recognize this horrific tragedy leaves a son without his parents and a community forever traumatized.”
Williams faces a sentence of 50 years to life in state prison. Sentencing is scheduled for November 12, 2024, in Department 708 at the East Bay County Hall of Justice in Dublin.