TYLER, Texas — Forensic scientists on Friday revealed a likely DNA profile matching a Tatum man accused of killing a Tyler woman was found on a sheet in her apartment.

Jesse Lee Williams is charged with murder in the death of Paula Belonga, 51, who was last seen in April 2023. On Friday, detectives and DNA scientists testified about items found in her apartment and vehicle as well as a necklace found on a rural Rusk County road.

This marked the fourth day of testimony in the trial. Williams pleaded not guilty to the charge on Tuesday.