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Judge Denies Bond for Man Accused of 'Devil' Killing
24 Jul
Summary
- Man accused of fatally shooting wife claimed to be 'devil'.
- Judge denied bond due to seriousness of charges.
- Defendant's family offered $500,000 bail.
In Williamson County, a judge denied bond on July 24, 2026, for Douglass "Kirk" Rawl, who faces charges in the July 1, 2026, shooting death of his wife, Allison "Che'Che'" Rawl. Rawl, 57, appeared in court for a second bond hearing after his initial bail was set at $2.5 million.
Rawl allegedly made disturbing statements to authorities, including claiming to be "the devil" and "the son of God." His defense attorneys suggested a struggle preceded the fatal gunshot. Friends and family of the victim testified, expressing concerns about community safety if Rawl were released.
Rawl's sister stated she could secure a $500,000 bail, but prosecutors argued against release, citing potential difficulties in enforcing GPS monitoring due to the defendant's family residing in South Carolina. Judge M.T. Taylor Jr. ultimately denied the bond request, citing these concerns and the gravity of the accusations.
The victim's family and supporters reacted with relief upon hearing the decision. Authorities stated that Rawl admitted to grabbing a revolver and firing all five rounds after an argument with his wife, according to the arrest affidavit.
