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Stephen Spaeth

Case from Austin, TX dated Dec 27, 2022

Victim Details

Stephen Spaeth

Male

White / Caucasian

Austin

TX

2022-12-27

67

Stephen

Spaeth

07/12/2026

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Stephen Spaeth, a 67-year-old man from Austin, Texas, tragically died on December 27, 2022. He was found unresponsive outside his home in the 8500 block of Kansas River Drive, having suffered multiple gunshot wounds to his chest. Despite efforts by officers and EMS to save him, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The investigation revealed that Stephen Spaeth was shot by his wife, 52-year-old Trine Spaeth. Trine was found a few houses away, still in possession of the pistol used in the s ...
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  • https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/woman-arrested-accused-of-fatally-shooting-husband-in-south-austin/
  • Homicide Investigation in the 8500 block of Kansas River Drive
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    His family is still waiting for justice. Trine has not been arraigned yet. It will be three years... ...Read More
    08/11/2025

    I can't stop thinking about the Spaeth case; Stephen was apparently well-liked in his community, and... ...Read More
    03/22/2024
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