Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William Crotty

Update- Victim and Suspect Identified State Police Investigates Murder-Suicide in Magnolia

Date Posted: Tuesday, May 7th, 2024

White "Homicide Investigation" with a DSP patrol Tahoe in the background

Delaware State Police have identified 38-year-old Vicky Williams and 43-year-old Evan Cablayan, both of Magnolia, Delaware, as the victims that were killed in a suspected murder-suicide on April 29, 2024, in Magnolia. The suspect, Charles Williams 3rd, also of Magnolia, committed suicide during this incident.

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective M. Csapo by calling 302-741-2729. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.