Kay Marie Scarlett, a 68-year-old woman of Caucasian ethnicity, was found shot to death in her Joshua, Texas home on October 6, 2022. Her husband, 66-year-old Mike Scarlett, was also found dead at the scene. The couple's bodies were discovered by deputies from the Johnson County Sheriff's Office who responded to a call from a family member who had not been able to reach them. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office ruled their deaths as homicides.
Authorities quickly identified Samuel Scarlett, the couple's 28-year-old son, as a person of interest in the case. Samuel was found in possession of the couple's truck at a hospital parking lot in Fort Worth and was arrested for unauthorized use of a vehicle. Investigators later gathered DNA evidence linking Samuel to the crime scene, including a match to blood found on his shoes and the murder weapon. Samuel was subsequently charged with capital murder and his bond was set at $1.5 million.
The investigation revealed that Samuel Scarlett was the likely shooter, and he is currently awaiting trial in the Johnson County Jail. The tragic incident has deeply affected the local community, especially those who knew the Scarletts personally and professionally. Mike Scarlett was a screenwriter and actor, and his film "The Cabin" premiered posthumously, turning what was meant to be a celebration into a memorial.
The case continues to unfold as authorities work to piece together the events leading up to the murders and build a strong case against Samuel Scarlett.
