The community of Wilmer, Alabama, is paralyzed by an overwhelming sense of grief following the unthinkable tragedy that claimed the lives of Lisa Gail Fields, 46, her pregnant daughter Keziah Luker, 17, and her young son Thomas Cordelle Jr., 12. The victims were discovered on April 20, 2026, at their home on Auble Moody Road (initially reported near Belden Street) after a routine family phone call ended in chilling silence. Law enforcement has since arrested 54-year-old William Graham Oliver, charging him with multiple counts of capital murder. Investigators believe the attack was highly calculated, as Oliver was a person known to the family.
The details of the incident are harrowing. Nathan Fields had spoken to his wife and children during a standard evening check-in, but when he attempted to call back just twenty minutes later, his calls went unanswered. The subsequent discovery by a relative revealed a scene of targeted violence; all three victims had been restrained with zip ties and isolated in different rooms. Despite the home being ransacked, there were no signs of forced entry, supporting the theory that the perpetrator was someone the family trusted.
The loss has left the Mobile County area in mourning. Lisa was remembered as a pillar of faith, an “angel” who provided stability for her children. Keziah, a recent graduate of Stanford Christian Academy, was eight months pregnant and looked forward to a career in nursing. Her son, Thomas, was a bright 5th grader with a passion for math and a smile that could “melt the world.” Their sudden departure has left a void that no words can adequately fill.
As the legal process begins for the suspect, the family is leaning on the support of neighbors and loved ones. A legacy of love and perseverance is all that remains for a family whose future was stolen in a matter of minutes. May they rest in eternal peace together.
