Houston, Texas – A tragic incident unfolded in a Houston home on Christmas Day, resulting in the deaths of a mother of three and her husband in an apparent murder-suicide. The couple’s three daughters, ages 6, 9, and 14, were inside the home at the time of the shooting but were unharmed.
Houston Police responded to a call at the home on Grasilla Street around 10:15 p.m. on December 25, where they discovered both the man and the woman dead from gunshot wounds in an upstairs bedroom. The victims were identified as 34-year-old Fannie Uresti and her 43-year-old husband, Roberto Hernandez. However, their identities are still pending official confirmation by the medical examiner.
According to reports from local news outlet KPRC2, just 11 days before the shooting, Uresti had filed a police report claiming her husband was tracking her and expressing her intentions to divorce him. Additionally, it was reported that the couple had been experiencing marital troubles, with Uresti’s mother mentioning that Hernandez had displayed “obsessive” tendencies and had made threats in the past.
One of the children in the house at the time of the incident reported hearing her parents arguing followed by gunfire, suggesting a turbulent atmosphere before the tragic events occurred. Investigations into the case are ongoing, with Houston Police being contacted for further information.
The children, who were fortunate to escape physical harm, are now left to grapple with the emotional aftermath of the traumatic event. The details surrounding the tragic circumstances serve as a chilling reminder of the far-reaching impact of domestic conflicts and the need for support and intervention in such situations.