A Legacy Shattered: The Unsolved Murders of John and Pansy Stewart

A Peaceful Life in Conroe

John Marshall Stewart Sr., 78, and his wife, Pansy Lucille Stewart, 74, were long-time residents of the 1100 block of Foster Drive in Conroe, Texas. After John’s retirement from Mobil Oil in Beaumont, the couple settled into a serene life. John maintained a meticulous yard and cultivated a vegetable garden, embodying the couple's commitment to their home and community. Their son, John Stewart Jr., recalls his parents' trusting nature, noting their habit of leaving doors unlocked and their unwavering belief in the goodness of people. This openness, he fears, may have contributed to their tragic end.

The Tragic Discovery

On August 22, 1995, after a week of unanswered calls and uncollected mail, a family member visited the Stewarts' residence to check on them. Inside, they found John and Pansy deceased in the living room. Both had been shot multiple times, and the house showed signs of a thorough ransacking. Valuables, including a two-tone gold Rolex watch, a .40-caliber handgun, a Remington model 742 semi-automatic 30.06 rifle, a C.V.A. 31-caliber black powder handgun, a white metal ring featuring the Mobil Oil emblem, and assorted women's jewelry, were missing. Forensic analysis determined that the murders occurred on the morning of August 15, 1995, exactly one week before their bodies were discovered. ...Read More

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