Ron Freitas
District Attorney
OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY 222 E. Weber Ave., Room 101, Stockton, CA
P. O. Box 990, Stockton, CA 95201
T (209) 468-2400 | F (209) 465-0371
TORI VERBER SALAZAR District Attorney Kristine M. Reed Assistant District Attorney James Bojko Chief Investigator
News from the Office of District Attorney Tori Verber Salazar
For Immediate Release
December 27, 2022
CONTACT: Elisa Bubak, Public Information Officer
T: (209) 468-2400 | E: elisa.bubak@sjcda.org

Additional Charges Announced for Defendant Brownlee, Alleged Stockton Serial Killer

Stockton – Today, the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office filed an amended complaint against suspected serial killer Wesley Brownlee, 43, with additional charges. 

The amended complaint includes:

  • An additional count of violating PC 187 (A) for the murder of victim Juan Alexander Vasquez, from the jurisdiction of Alameda County
  • An additional count of violating PC 187 (A) for murder of victim Mervin Harmon, from the jurisdiction of Alameda County
  • An additional count of violating PC 187 (A) for the murder of victim Paul Yaw, in San Joaquin County
  • An additional count of violating PC 187 (A) for the murder of victim Salvador Debudey Jr., in San Joaquin County
  • An additional count of violating PC 664/187 (A) attempted murder of Natasha LaTour, in San Joaquin County

“The San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office continues to collaborate with our local law enforcement agencies to ensure justice for these victims,” said District Attorney Tori Verber Salazar. “We would like to thank the community for their support and law enforcement for their diligent investigation and apprehension of the suspect.”

On October 18, 2022, District Attorney Tori Verber Salazar announced initial charges against the defendant after he was arrested by Stockton Police Department. The Honorable Judge Soldati remanded the defendant to custody. The defendant returns to court on January 3, 2023 for further arraignment.

The San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office is proud to partner with and sincerely thanks the Stockton Police Department, Oakland Police Department, ATF, FBI, Ripon DOJ Crime Lab, and the DOJ Violent Crime Support Section for the successful apprehension of the defendant and continued investigative efforts. This case is ongoing.

A copy of the amended complaint can be found below.