CBS News Sacramento published October 16, 2022: California Serial Killer: Stockton serial killer arrest fueled by community involvement. Community members in Stockton became one of the strongest assets of police as they searched for a serial killer.
CBS News Sacramento published January 26, 2026: Prosecutors to seek death penalty against suspected Stockton serial killer Wesley Brownlee. The San Joaquin District Attorney's office announced Monday that they will seek the death penalty against Wesley Brownlee, who is facing six counts of murder in connection with an 18-month killing spree. Carmela Karcher reports.
FOX40 News published March 9, 2026: Wesley Brownlee trial faces another delay. A San Joaquin County judge was expected to decide whether to unseal grand jury transcripts, but that decision was pushed back after Wesley Brownlee's defense cited scheduling conflicts.
FOX40 News published May 4, 2026: Judge orders competency trial after years of delays in Stockton serial killings case.
The Stockton Record
written by Victoria Franco
Monday May 4, 2026
A jury trial to determine the mental competency of alleged Stockton serial killer Wesley Brownlee has been set for September.
In 2025, Brownlee was indicted on six counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder. He also faces gun enhancements for personally using a firearm and special circumstances allegations.
At a hearing on Monday, May 4, one of Brownlee’s defense attorneys, Allison Nobert, told San Joaquin County Superior Judge Xapuri Villapudua that the defense had received a doctor's report regarding her client.
Nobert said a doctor stated in the report that Brownlee is presently incompetent to stand trial. Despite the doctors report, the prosecution in the case said they will still seek a competency trial which has been scheduled for Sept. 1.
Another matter discussed during the hearing was the defense’s motion to bar the pursuit of the death penalty in the case.
At Monday's hearing, Villapudua denied the defense's motion.
Last year, San Joaquin County Ron Freitas confirmed during a news conference that his office would be seeking the death penalty for Brownlee.
Brownlee is accused of killing six people:
- Juan Vazquez Serrano, 40
- Paul Yaw, 35
- Salvador Debudey Jr., 43
- Jonathan Hernandez Rodriguez, 21
- Juan Carlos Carranza-Cruz, 52
- Lawrence Lopez Sr., 54.
He is also accused of attempting to kill Natasha LaTour.
The next hearing in the Brownlee case is set for June 8 for readiness and discovery.
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