A jury found a Rural Retreat man guilty on first-degree murder and use of a firearm in commission of murder charges after a two-day jury trial.
Sentencing for William Greg Akers III, who killed Matthew King on June 21, 202, will occur on Aug. 31 in Circuit Court.
“I would like to thank the Wythe County Sheriff’s Office and the Virginia State Police for their incredible work on this case,” Commonwealth’s Attorney Mike Jones said. “Justice was served today for Matthew King and his family. The day is bittersweet though, because I will never get to meet Matthew, who I have learned was a very beloved person by all. My only hope is that his mother Betty and his loved ones can be at some sort of peace now.”
Akers is 20 years old.
