Texas Capital Murder Charges
Two Separate Texas Homicide Investigations Result in Capital Murder Charges Against Three Women
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Police said ropes, a dolly and a melted plastic tote were left near the San Antonio crime scene; court records also indicated Mendez had been bound with a bed skirt and wires.
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The Waxahachie shooting was reported as an “unknown emergency” at a home on Big Sky Drive, and deputies found both boys with multiple gunshot wounds.
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The 21-year-old victim was identified as Christopher Scott Pitre; he was pronounced dead at the scene, while his 15-year-old brother died later after being taken to a hospital in critical condition.
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Lemmon was taken to a hospital for treatment before being booked, and her bond was pending arraignment.
Two Texas homicide cases have resulted in capital murder charges this week. In San Antonio, two women face charges in the death of an 84-year-old man whose bound and burned body was discovered in a ditch on March 28 Law and Crime. In Waxahachie, a 42-year-old mother has been charged with capital murder after her two sons were fatally shot at their home KUTV.
Capital murder is the most serious charge in Texas and can result in a death sentence. Both cases involve victims found at their homes or nearby, with authorities using physical evidence and surveillance to build their investigations Law and Crime.
San Antonio: Two Women Face Capital Murder Charges
Leidy Guadalupe Hernandez, 43, and Ulani Mable Nunes, 23, are accused in the death of Manuel Gomez Mendez Jr., 84. His body was found bound with rope, wires, and a bed skirt. It was wrapped in duct tape and discovered burning in a San Antonio ditch Law and Crime.
Investigators used surveillance footage and phone records to connect the women to the crime scene Law and Crime. Police also recovered a dolly and melted plastic tote near where the body was found. Court records show additional details about how the victim was restrained and transported.
Waxahachie Shooting Claims Two Sons in One Home
Colleen Nichole Lemmon, 42, has been charged with capital murder for allegedly shooting her two sons at their Waxahachie home. Deputies responded to an "unknown emergency" call at the residence on Big Sky Drive KUTV. Both boys were found with multiple gunshot wounds.
The older son, Christopher Scott Pitre, 21, was pronounced dead at the scene. His 15-year-old brother was taken to a hospital in critical condition but later died from his injuries KUTV. The 15-year-old has not been publicly identified.
Investigation Ongoing as Mother Treated for Injuries
Lemmon was found at the scene with non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment before being booked into custody KUTV. Authorities have not yet disclosed what led to the shooting or revealed a motive.
Lemmon's bond is pending her arraignment. Capital murder charges carry the potential for a death sentence in Texas if a conviction is secured KUTV. The investigation remains active as more details emerge.
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