Georgetown, October 1, 2025

News Summary

Raul Franco Jr., 26, has been charged with capital murder for his alleged involvement in a tragic triple homicide in Georgetown. The victims include a mother and her 8-year-old daughter, along with a family cousin. The Georgetown Police Department linked Franco to the crime through surveillance footage and physical evidence. Authorities believe the act was not random, as Franco was known to the victims. The investigation continues, with a reward offered for tips related to the case.

Georgetown, Texas

A 26-year-old man named Raul Franco Jr. has been charged with capital murder in connection with the horrific triple homicide of a Georgetown family, which includes a mother and her young daughter. The victims have been identified as 39-year-old Doneisha Brooks and her 8-year-old daughter, Olivia Brooks, along with 34-year-old Alonzo Hawkins, a cousin of the family.

Franco was already in custody on unrelated charges in Williamson and Bell counties when authorities issued an arrest warrant on September 26, 2025. The arrests followed an investigation led by the Georgetown Police Department, who were able to link Franco to the homicides through various means, including surveillance footage, interviews, and physical evidence.

The murders took place in the early morning hours of September 13, 2025, at an apartment located in the 300 block of Luther Drive in Georgetown. Officers found the victims shot multiple times after responding to a welfare check on September 13 at 7:30 PM. Upon investigation, police learned that Franco is the adult son of Brooks’ roommate, who was out of state at the time of the murders.

Authorities believe that this tragic act was not random, indicating that Franco was known to the victims. Family members reported that Brooks had recently relocated to Georgetown with the hope of providing a better life for her daughter, demonstrating her dedication as a devoted mother.

The Georgetown Police Department has extended their condolences to the victims’ families, underscoring the deep pain and loss the tragedy has caused within the community. As investigations continue, authorities are actively searching for the firearm used in the crime and are appealing to community members and family for any information that could assist their ongoing investigation.

Additionally, rewards of up to $5,000 have been announced for any tips related to the case, in conjunction with Williamson County Crime Stoppers. Judicial records indicate that Franco has a history of prior charges, including possession of paraphernalia and burglary.

A conviction for capital murder in Texas can lead to severe penalties, including life imprisonment without parole or the death penalty, depending on the circumstances of the case.

Key Facts

• Raul Franco Jr., 26, charged with capital murder.
• Three victims: Doneisha Brooks, Olivia Brooks, Alonzo Hawkins.
• Murders occurred in the early morning of September 13, 2025.
• Victims found shot multiple times during a welfare check on September 13 at 7:30 PM.
• Franco is related to a roommate of the victim.
• The murders were not a random act; Franco was known to the victims.
• Family and community urged to provide tips, with a reward of up to $5,000 offered.
• Franco has prior charges, including possession of paraphernalia and burglary.

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• NBC DFW
• Wikipedia: Capital murder
• FOX 7 Austin
• Google Search: Georgetown triple homicide
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• CBS Austin
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Capital murder Texas
• CBS News Texas
• Google News: Georgetown homicide

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