Dewayne Watkins is an American man who was found guilty of killing a young married couple in 2018. He was arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree murder, as well as other charges, in connection to the deaths of a couple.
Watkins has a long history of violence and crime. He has been convicted of several felonies, including armed robbery, aggravated battery, and drug possession. In 2018, he was out on parole after serving time for a previous armed robbery conviction.
On the night of the murders, Watkins was with a group of friends when they decided to rob the couple’s home. Cameron was shot and killed during the robbery, and Aevera was fatally stabbed. Watkins then went on to confess to the murders, as well as another murder that he committed in 2016.
Watkins was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Early Life
Dewayne Kenneth Watkins was the middle child of three boys born to his mother, Delores Watkins. His father was not present in his life. When he was just a toddler, his family moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Growing up, Dewayne struggled in school and was later diagnosed with a learning disability. He dropped out of high school in the 10th grade.
In 1992, at the age of 19, Dewayne was arrested and charged with the murder of a man who was found shot to death inside a car in Philadelphia. He was convicted of third-degree murder and sentenced to 15 to 30 years in prison.
In 2009, Dewayne was released from prison on parole. The following year, he was arrested and charged with robbery after he and two other men robbed a convenience store in Philadelphia. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 3 to 23 months in jail.
In 2018, Dewayne was once again arrested and charged with murder, this time for the deaths of a pregnant woman and her boyfriend who were found shot to death inside their home in Philadelphia. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life in prison without parole.”
The Crime
On January 1st, 2018, Dewayne Watkins killed a young couple in their own home. The two victims, Aaron Hodges and Chantelle Booth were only 28 and 27 years old respectively. Dewayne Watkins had broken into their home in broad daylight and stabbed them both to death. He then set fire to the house in an attempt to cover up his crimes.
Dewayne Watkins was arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of arson, and one count of burglary. He was found guilty on all counts and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
This heinous act shocked the small community where it took place, and left many people wondering why Dewayne Watkins would commit such a brutal crime.
The Arrest and Trial
Dewayne Watkins was arrested in connection to the deaths of a couple who were found shot to death in their car in 2018. He was charged with two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of tampering with evidence and one count each of abuse of a corpse and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Watkins’s trial began on Monday, February 3, 2020. After three days of testimony and deliberation, the jury found Watkins guilty on all counts.
The couple, James and Michelle Setters, were shot to death while sitting in their car outside of a Walmart store in November 2018. Prosecutors say that Watkins shot the couple after an argument.
Watkins will be sentenced on March 9, 2020. He faces up to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
The Sentence
On October 23, 2018, Dewayne Watkins was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the first-degree murder of a couple. He was also sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the second-degree murder of the husband.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Dewayne Watkins is a man who was found guilty of killing a couple in 2018. His arrest and charge were based on the evidence that was collected by the police.
