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Family Feud: Man on Trial for Double Murder

1/14/2026

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William Bushey is on trial for allegedly killing his sister Laurie Robinson and nephew Brett Robinson and injuring his mother on August 21, 2024, in San Diego.
Prosecutors say the incident stemmed from a dispute over the home’s Wi-Fi router being shut off and Bushey’s history of hostility toward family members.
The defense argues Bushey was provoked by eviction attempts, citing mental health struggles and an HIV diagnosis.

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Story summary

William Bushey is on trial for allegedly killing his sister Laurie Robinson and nephew Brett Robinson and injuring his mother on August 21, 2024, in San Diego.
Prosecutors say the incident stemmed from a dispute over the home’s Wi-Fi router being shut off and Bushey’s history of hostility toward family members.
The defense argues Bushey was provoked by eviction attempts, citing mental health struggles and an HIV diagnosis.