GILMER, Texas — An East Texas man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend and her sister in November has been indicted for capital murder.
Alvin Charles McKnight Jr., 41, of Gilmer, was arrested on Nov. 15, 2023 in California after he was on the run for nearly two weeks following the Nov. 4 shooting deaths of Dermetrica Waters, 37, and Mandy Ray, 35, both of Gilmer, at an Upshur County home.
On Feb. 1, a grand jury handed down an indictment for capital murder of multiple persons against McKnight in the 115th District Court. He remains in the Upshur County Jail on a $5 million bond.
Following his arrest, McKnight Jr. was flown from California and ultimately transferred to the Upshur County Jail.
Prior to his capture, DPS had added McKnight to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List. A combined Crime Stoppers reward of $17,500 was offered for information leading to his arrest.
His sister, Laquesha Monique McKnight, 38, of Longview, was arrested for interfering with/hindering his arrest. Officials believe she helped him escape from the Upshur County area the night of the murders.