Austin, TX
Man arrested for killing his wife in North Austin, police say
AUSTIN, Texas – A person was arrested for capturing and killing his spouse of their North Austin house, Austin police mentioned.
Police mentioned on Jan. 19, round 3:55 p.m., the Austin Hearth Division (AFD) responded to an emergency name of a lifeless girl inside a house within the 2200 block of Colgate Lane.
AFD arrived on the scene and located the sufferer, 72-year-old Muriel Easley, with a gunshot wound to the pinnacle.
Muriel’s husband, 77-year-old Willie Easley, was additionally at house. Officers responded to the decision shortly after.
Muriel died on the scene, police mentioned.
Police mentioned particulars within the investigation decided that Willie Easley had shot his spouse. Willie Easley was arrested for homicide and booked into the Travis County Jail.
Willie Easley, 77, was arrested for capturing and killing his spouse of their North Austin house, Austin police mentioned.
Anybody with any details about this case ought to contact APD’s Murder unit at 512-974-TIPS. Chances are you’ll submit your tip anonymously by means of the Capital Space Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477.
This case is being investigated as Austin’s fifth murder of 2023.