Richmond County Grand Jury Indicts Pair for Murder
Two men face multiple charges following the death of Nathan Lewis Jr. in Augusta.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Financial Crime
A Richmond County grand jury has returned a 10-count indictment against Keshaun Tyrell Walters and Lamar Rodriquez Witt for the killing of 65-year-old Nathan Lewis Jr. The defendants remain in custody following their arrests.
Why it matters
The indictment advances the legal proceedings against the two men as prosecutors move forward with charges including malice murder and aggravated assault. The case has proceeded through the local criminal justice system following an investigation into the July incident.
A Richmond County grand jury has filed a 10-count indictment against the suspects, who are currently being held at the Webster Detention Center. Superior Court Judge Jesse C. Stone previously denied bond for Walters on Sept. 11.
The players
Keshaun Tyrell Walters
A 19-year-old defendant currently in confinement at the Webster Detention Center.
Lamar Rodriquez Witt
A 17-year-old defendant currently in confinement at the Webster Detention Center.
Nathan Lewis Jr.
The 65-year-old victim of the attack that occurred on Broad Street.
Jesse C. Stone
A Superior Court Judge who serves in the Richmond County judicial circuit.
The details
The indictment alleges the defendants attacked the 65-year-old victim with rocks, concrete, a wooden stick, a sandbag, and a metal pole. Surveillance video captured the incident, which began at approximately 1:20 a.m. outside 662 Broad St. and lasted for about 20 minutes before the victim was placed in a trash can.
Timeline
The attack on Nathan Lewis Jr. occurred on July 30, 2026.
Judge Jesse C. Stone denied bond for Keshaun Tyrell Walters on Sept. 11, 2026.
The grand jury returned a 10-count indictment on Oct. 27, 2026.
Legal Context
The charges filed in this case reflect the standard application of the Georgia Code's definition of exploitation and intimidation of an elder person. This legal framework is frequently utilized in local jurisdictions to address specific protections for residents aged 65 and older.
The public in the Broad Street area may be affected by ongoing court proceedings and potential future testimony requirements as the case moves toward trial. Local authorities have emphasized the use of surveillance evidence in the investigation and subsequent arrests.
The takeaway
This case highlights the role of surveillance technology in securing indictments for violent crimes within the city. Residents are reminded that law enforcement continues to rely on community reporting and visual evidence to resolve major criminal investigations.
Further reading
For additional information on regional legal proceedings, visit the Augusta Financial Crime section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Augusta Press.
