Woman now facing murder charges in deaths of Mount Dora couple at Florida retirement community: judge

MOUNT DORA, Fla. – A lady who was an individual of curiosity in the investigation of a Florida couple killed inside their Mount Dora retirement neighborhood is now facing murder charges.

Vickie Lynn Williams, 50, went earlier than Lake County Judge Emily Curington on Saturday, who introduced the 2 extra First Degree Murder charges in the deaths of Darryl Getman, 83, and Sharon Getman, 80. Williams had solely beforehand been arrested on a cost of automobile theft in the case. 

“You are charged with one count of grand theft statutory property. The other charges are two counts of murder in the first degree. After reviewing your criminal indigent status, I’ve appointed the public defender’s office to represent you,” Judge Curington mentioned.

Sharon Getman, 80, and Darryl Getman, 83, had been discovered murdered inside their Mount Dora retirement neighborhood residence on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022.

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The Getmans had been discovered useless inside their residence in the gated Waterman Village retirement neighborhood on New Year’s Eve. The judge mentioned for now, Williams will keep behind bars. 

“There’s no bond on any of these three charges.”

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Williams, was extradited to Tavares, Florida from Savannah, Georgia, and had little to say in the course of the listening to. 

“Do you have any questions?” the judge requested. 

“No, ma’am,’ Williams replied.

Albert Yonfa, a partner with Orlando law firm NeJame Law, explained why Williams was first only charged with stealing the Getman’s car. 

“I think about the state was nonetheless doing its investigation. She was arrested in Savannah whereas driving the automobile of the 2 victims. I do not assume they’d sufficient in time. My understanding was late Friday night time they’d sufficient to cost her with the 2 first-degree murders.”

Williams’ next hearing will be her arraignment on Jan. 30. While the judge appointed a public defender for Williams, Yonfa says she’ll likely get a different lawyer to represent her. 

“These varieties of murder instances are very severe and there is each chance the state might search the demise penalty. There’s very specialised attorneys who deal with these demise penalty instances.”

The Getman’s adored the Mount Dora community, their children said, and have lived in the city for more than 20 years. 

“They had been having fun with their golden years staying energetic and spending time with their many pals. We admire all of the assist now we have acquired. It simply reveals how effectively thought of our dad and mom had been,” the statement read. 

Security concerns have been raised after investigators said Williams was spotted on the Lakeside of Waterman Village property three times before police were ever called. She had reportedly been escorted off the property earlier in the day, but returned again and began knocking on residents doors. 

“What went fallacious?” asked State Rep. Anna Eskamani, D-Orlando, “as a result of it positively looks like there are some gaps in safety with this neighborhood.”

Rep. Eskamani tells FOX 35 News that this tragedy is reminiscent of different instances of compelled entry, such because the murder of Miya Marcano in 2021.