Justin Bartley Williams, a 49-year-old man from Graham, Texas, tragically passed away on February 28, 2021. Williams was found dead in his residence on Pecan Street in Graham by a family member who had been alerted to check on him. The Graham Police Department, Texas Rangers, Young County District Attorney’s Office, and Wichita Falls Crime Stoppers unit were all involved in the investigation.
The investigation revealed that Williams had been murdered, and the suspect, Brett Aaron Lippert, 37, of Fredericksburg, Texas, was identified. Lippert was suspected of killing Williams during a burglary and unauthorized use of a vehicle. He was seen leaving Williams' residence with items from inside and driving away in Williams' pickup truck, a 2002 white over black GMC Sierra. A felony warrant was issued for Lippert's arrest on charges of capital murder.
Lippert was eventually arrested on March 3, 2021, in Temple, Texas, and was found in possession of Williams' stolen vehicle. He faced charges of capital murder, burglary of habitation, and unauthorized use of a vehicle. Under a plea deal, Lippert pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole in 40 years. The plea deal was reached in consultation with the Williams family, ensuring that Lippert would not be able to walk the streets again.
The case brought a sense of resolution to the Williams family, who had lost a beloved family member. Justin Bartley Williams was remembered as a kind and loving man with a deep love for his children and grandchildren. His death was a tragic event that shook the community of Graham, Texas, but the swift actions of law enforcement and the justice system provided some closure for his loved ones.
