Topline: Radically Invasive Projectile—or “R.I.P.” bullets—fragment on contact to cause more damage.
Published: April 25, 2025 7:00 am ET
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Inset: Marquel Williams (via Gwinnett County Police Department). Background: R.I.P. bullets (via The Truth About Guns)
LILBURN, GA — A Georgia man was found guilty of shooting his neighbor to death with Radically Invasive Projectile (RIP) bullets.
The Gwinnett District Attorney’s Office announced Marquel Akeem Williams, 33, was found guilty of malice murder, felony murder, and aggravated assault for the September 2020 shooting death of 26-year-old Stanislas Alverna.
He was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole.
Prosecutors say Williams made unfounded allegations against Alverna and others that impacted several of his neighbors living at the Home Stay Suites in Lilburn, Georgia.
On Sept. 9, 2020, a “meeting” was held in the parking lot with Williams, Alverna, and other people who were subjects of the rumors.
Williams was known to carry a gun, and Alverna was known for being unarmed, according to officials.
When Alverna approached and asked why the rumors were started, Williams drew his handgun and shot Alverna five times. Williams’ gun was specifically loaded with “R.I.P.” bullets, which fragment on contact to cause more damage.
Alverna was shot five times.
The shots hit his finger, his chest, his abdomen, his side and the last shot was in his back.
Williams fled the scene and threw the gun in a wooded area, shaved his head, got different clothing, and disappeared for four days.
The gun was found by someone at the hotel and turned over to Alverna’s family who then turned it over to police.
Williams, having vastly changed his appearance, turned himself in to police days later.
During trial, ballistic evidence matched the handgun with the shells police found at the crime scene. A jury returned the guilty verdicts within two hours of beginning deliberations.
“Stanislas Alvera was merely trying to communicate with the defendant in an attempt to resolve a verbal dispute,” Gwinnett District Attorney Patsy Austin-Gatson said. “[Williams], however, responded with violence. Mr. Alvera’s family and loved ones should find some comfort in knowing this defendant will be held accountable, and we hope that helps Mr. Alverna’s family find some closure and healing.”
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Inset: Marquel Williams (via Gwinnett County Police Department). Background: R.I.P. bullets (via The Truth About Guns)
LILBURN, GA — A Georgia man was found guilty of shooting his neighbor to death with Radically Invasive Projectile (RIP) bullets.
The Gwinnett District Attorney’s Office announced Marquel Akeem Williams, 33, was found guilty of malice murder, felony murder, and aggravated assault for the September 2020 shooting death of 26-year-old Stanislas Alverna.
He was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole.
Prosecutors say Williams made unfounded allegations against Alverna and others that impacted several of his neighbors living at the Home Stay Suites in Lilburn, Georgia.
On Sept. 9, 2020, a “meeting” was held in the parking lot with Williams, Alverna, and other people who were subjects of the rumors.
Williams was known to carry a gun, and Alverna was known for being unarmed, according to officials.
When Alverna approached and asked why the rumors were started, Williams drew his handgun and shot Alverna five times. Williams’ gun was specifically loaded with “R.I.P.” bullets, which fragment on contact to cause more damage.
Alverna was shot five times.
The shots hit his finger, his chest, his abdomen, his side and the last shot was in his back.
Williams fled the scene and threw the gun in a wooded area, shaved his head, got different clothing, and disappeared for four days.
The gun was found by someone at the hotel and turned over to Alverna’s family who then turned it over to police.
Williams, having vastly changed his appearance, turned himself in to police days later.
During trial, ballistic evidence matched the handgun with the shells police found at the crime scene. A jury returned the guilty verdicts within two hours of beginning deliberations.
“Stanislas Alvera was merely trying to communicate with the defendant in an attempt to resolve a verbal dispute,” Gwinnett District Attorney Patsy Austin-Gatson said. “[Williams], however, responded with violence. Mr. Alvera’s family and loved ones should find some comfort in knowing this defendant will be held accountable, and we hope that helps Mr. Alverna’s family find some closure and healing.”
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Life Sentence for Georgia Man Who Used ‘RIP’ Bullets in Neighbor’s Killing
Radically Invasive Projectile—or “R.I.P.” bullets—fragment on contact to cause more damage.
By Jacob Charles
Published: April 25, 2025 7:00 am ET
Inset: Marquel Williams (via Gwinnett County Police Department). Background: R.I.P. bullets (via The Truth About Guns)
LILBURN, GA — A Georgia man was found guilty of shooting his neighbor to death with Radically Invasive Projectile (RIP) bullets.
The Gwinnett District Attorney’s Office announced Marquel Akeem Williams, 33, was found guilty of malice murder, felony murder, and aggravated assault for the September 2020 shooting death of 26-year-old Stanislas Alverna.
He was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole.
Prosecutors say Williams made unfounded allegations against Alverna and others that impacted several of his neighbors living at the Home Stay Suites in Lilburn, Georgia.
On Sept. 9, 2020, a “meeting” was held in the parking lot with Williams, Alverna, and other people who were subjects of the rumors.
Williams was known to carry a gun, and Alverna was known for being unarmed, according to officials.
When Alverna approached and asked why the rumors were started, Williams drew his handgun and shot Alverna five times. Williams’ gun was specifically loaded with “R.I.P.” bullets, which fragment on contact to cause more damage.
Alverna was shot five times.
The shots hit his finger, his chest, his abdomen, his side and the last shot was in his back.
Williams fled the scene and threw the gun in a wooded area, shaved his head, got different clothing, and disappeared for four days.
The gun was found by someone at the hotel and turned over to Alverna’s family who then turned it over to police.
Williams, having vastly changed his appearance, turned himself in to police days later.
During trial, ballistic evidence matched the handgun with the shells police found at the crime scene. A jury returned the guilty verdicts within two hours of beginning deliberations.
“Stanislas Alvera was merely trying to communicate with the defendant in an attempt to resolve a verbal dispute,” Gwinnett District Attorney Patsy Austin-Gatson said. “[Williams], however, responded with violence. Mr. Alvera’s family and loved ones should find some comfort in knowing this defendant will be held accountable, and we hope that helps Mr. Alverna’s family find some closure and healing.”
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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