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Carlos Erwin Kepke

Case from Houston, TX dated Nov 27, 2022

Victim Details

Carlos Erwin Kepke

Male

Houston

TX

2022-11-27

83

Carlos

Erwin Kepke

07/06/2026

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Carlos Erwin Kepke, an 83-year-old male lawyer from Houston, Texas, died on November 27, 2022, from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head at his home. His death occurred just a day before he was scheduled to stand trial for allegedly helping billionaire Robert Smith evade taxes by hiding millions in offshore entities and foreign bank accounts. Kepke was charged with conspiracy to defraud the U.S. and aiding in filing a materially false tax return. Despite pleading not guilty, his trial was ...
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  • New York Daily News: Houston lawyer Carlos Kepke dies of suicide on eve of tax evasion trial
  • Carlos Erwin Kepke, age 83 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    In such an incredibly sad turn of events, I can't help but think about the stress and pressure Kepke... ...Read More
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    I’ve been reading about Carlos Erwin Kepke's case and I'm left wondering about the immense pressur... ...Read More
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about Carlos Kepke’s health issues leading up to his death. It’s clea... ...Read More
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