Man Charged With Capital Murder In Georgetown Triple Homicide

Raul Franco Jr., 26, has been charged with capital murder in connection with the shooting deaths of three people in a Georgetown, Texas apartment, including 8-year-old Olivia Brooks, her mother Doneisha Brooks, and cousin Alonzo Hawkins. The victims, who had recently moved to Georgetown from Mansfield seeking a fresh start, were found shot multiple times on September 13. Franco, who is the adult son of Brooks' roommate and was known to the victims, was already in custody on unrelated charges at the time of the arrest warrant issuance on September 26. Police believe the murders occurred in the morning hours of September 13 and have indicated that the crime was not random, with no ongoing threat to public safety. The investigation remains active, with authorities seeking information about the firearm used. Family members mourn the loss, emphasizing the tragic nature of the child's death and the devastating impact on the community.