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Name:
Hill, Desmond Dwayne
Date of Booking:
01/01/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
MURDER
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Case History:
1/30/26
DEFENSE ATTORNEY ENTERS APPEARANCE IN MURDER CASE AGAINST DESMOND DEWAYNE HILL
What this means: Attorney Clinton Alan Wheeler formally notified the Bibb County Superior Court that he is representing Desmond Dewayne Hill in this murder case (Case No. 2026-MCR-006120). This filing, called an Entry of Appearance, is how a defense lawyer officially puts the court and the prosecution on notice that they are the attorney of record. Going forward, all court notices and communications related to this case will be directed to Wheeler’s office in Macon, Georgia.
1/30/26
DEFENSE FILES GENERAL DISCOVERY MOTION ON BEHALF OF DESMOND DEWAYNE HILL
What this means: On the same day attorney Clinton Alan Wheeler entered his appearance in this murder case, he also filed a general discovery motion in Bibb County Superior Court (Case No. 2026-MCR-006120). A discovery motion is a formal request for the prosecution to share evidence it has gathered — things like police reports, witness statements, lab results, and any other materials relevant to the case. This is a standard early step in criminal defense, giving Hill’s legal team the opportunity to review what evidence the State of Georgia intends to use against him.
3/17/26
GRAND JURY RETURNS INDICTMENT — 4 COUNTS FILED AGAINST DESMOND DWAYNE HILL (Case No. 26CR86676)
What this means: A Bibb County grand jury formally indicted Desmond Dwayne Hill during the February Term 2026, with the indictment filed on March 17, 2026, in Bibb County Superior Court under Case No. 26CR86676. Hill is jointly indicted alongside a co-defendant. The grand jury — made up of citizens of Bibb County — reviewed the State’s evidence and determined there was enough to bring formal charges. The four counts applicable to Desmond Dwayne Hill are as follows:
Count 1 — Malice Murder (O.C.G.A. 16-5-1(a)): Hill is accused of unlawfully and with malice aforethought causing the death of the victim by shooting him on or about January 1, 2026, in Bibb County. Malice murder is the most serious form of homicide under Georgia law — it means the killing was intentional and premeditated.
Count 2 — Felony Murder (O.C.G.A. 16-5-1(c)): Hill is accused of causing the death of the victim while in the commission of aggravated assault, a felony, on or about January 1, 2026, in Bibb County. Felony murder means someone died during the course of another felony crime, regardless of whether the death was intentional.
Count 3 — Aggravated Assault (O.C.G.A. 16-5-21): Hill is accused of making an assault upon the victim with a deadly weapon — specifically a firearm — on or about January 1, 2026, in Bibb County.
Count 4 — Possession of Firearm During Commission of a Felony (O.C.G.A. 16-11-106): Hill is accused of unlawfully having a firearm on his person during the commission of aggravated assault on or about January 1, 2026, in Bibb County.
Note: The indictment also contains two additional counts (Counts 5 and 6) charged solely against the co-defendant and do not apply to Desmond Dwayne Hill.
4/14/26
DEFENSE ATTORNEY ENTERS APPEARANCE ON INDICTED CHARGES AGAINST DESMOND DWAYNE HILL
What this means: Attorney Clinton Alan Wheeler filed a formal Entry of Appearance of Counsel in Bibb County Superior Court on April 14, 2026, under Indictment No. 26CR86676, officially placing himself on record as the defense attorney for Desmond Dwayne Hill on the indicted charges of Malice Murder and related offenses. This filing ensures that all future court notices and communications in this case are directed to Wheeler’s office in Macon, Georgia. This is a separate filing from the earlier entry of appearance filed in January, now tied specifically to the indictment case number.
6/17/26
DEFENSE FILES MOTION FOR BOND ON BEHALF OF DESMOND DWAYNE HILL
What this means: On June 17, 2026, attorney Clinton Alan Wheeler filed a Motion for Bond in Bibb County Superior Court under Indictment No. 26CR86676, formally asking the court to set a bond amount that would allow Desmond Dwayne Hill to be released from the Bibb County Jail in Macon while his case is pending. The motion argues that Hill is a Bibb County resident, does not pose a threat to witnesses, and will comply with all court requirements and bond conditions if released. A bond hearing would need to be scheduled for a judge to consider and rule on this request.
8/18/26
DEFENSE FILES SECOND MOTION FOR BOND ON BEHALF OF DESMOND DWAYNE HILL
What this means: Attorney Clinton Alan Wheeler filed a second Motion for Bond in Bibb County Superior Court on August 18, 2026, under Indictment No. 26CR86676, again requesting that the court set a bond for Desmond Dwayne Hill. The motion reiterates that Hill has been held at the Bibb County Jail in Macon, that he is a Bibb County resident, and that he does not pose a threat to witnesses. The filing of a second bond motion indicates the first motion had not yet been ruled upon or was denied, and the defense is renewing its request for the court’s consideration.
9/11/26
JUDGE DENIES BOND FOR DESMOND DWAYNE HILL
What this means: Following a bond hearing held on September 11, 2026, a judge of the Bibb County Superior Court, Macon Judicial Circuit, issued a formal Order Denying Bond in Case No. 26-CR-86676, ruling that Desmond Dwayne Hill must remain in custody. The court found that the State proved by a preponderance of the evidence — meaning it was more likely than not — that releasing Hill would pose risks. Specifically, the judge found that Hill poses a significant risk of fleeing the jurisdiction or failing to appear in court, and that he poses a significant threat or danger to a person or the community. The court also noted in its factual findings that the nature of the charges and the severity of those charges give the court grave concerns. Hill has been incarcerated since January 2, 2026. With bond denied, Desmond Dwayne Hill will remain held in the Bibb County Jail as his murder case moves forward.