Yuma double murder suspect faces judge
28-year old Trevon Wilhite charged with two counts of first-degree murder
UPDATE: 3:00 PM
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - A Yuma man accused of murdering his girlfriend and her two-year-old son is being held on $1,000,000 cash-only bond.
28-year-old Trevon Wilhite was formally charged with two counts of first degree murder Thursday afternoon. He's accused of killing 25-year old Tamacia Wilder and her two-year-old son, Roy.
Stay with KYMA.com, News 11, and 13 On Your Side for continuing coverage of this developing story.
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YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The suspect in a double homicide case from earlier this week is set to be formally charged Thursday afternoon. 28-year-old Trevon Wilhite was arrested earlier this week on charges of first-degree murder and tampering with evidence.
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On Tuesday, Yuma Police Department responded to a suicide call at S. Magnolia Ave. where the bodies of 25-year old Tamacia Wilder and two-year-old Roy Wilder were found.
13 On Your Side's Luis Lopez and Noticias 3's Laura Meza preview the hearing from the courthouse:
Police have confirmed that the cause of death was severe blunt force trauma.
The emotional mother of Wilder spoke with KYMA earlier today.
"My daughter was so beautiful. Oh, she was so silly," says Wilder's mother Tamecia Sadler.
You can see more of our exclusive interview the Tamicia's mother beginning at 4 p.m. on 13 On Your Side and 5 p.m. on New 11's Early Edition. And look for continuing coverage of this developing story on KYMA.com, and on News 11's Early Edition at 5 p.m.
