Richard Mike Scarlett, a 66-year-old male of Caucasian ethnicity, was found shot to death in his Joshua, TX home on October 6, 2022. His wife, Kay Scarlett, aged 68, was also found dead at the scene. The couple's deaths were ruled homicides by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office.
Authorities identified their 28-year-old son, Samuel Paul Scarlett, as a person of interest in the case. Samuel was initially arrested for unauthorized use of a vehicle, as the couple's truck was found in the parking lot of Texas Health Huguley Hospital in Fort Worth. Investigators later determined Samuel to be the likely shooter, and DNA evidence confirmed his involvement. Samuel was charged with capital murder and is currently held in the Johnson County Jail on a $1.5 million bond.
The investigation revealed that Samuel left the scene of the shooting in the couple's truck. The Johnson County Sheriff's Office continues to work on the case, interviewing Samuel and gathering additional evidence to build a stronger case.
Richard Mike Scarlett was a well-known screenwriter, actor, and musician in the independent film scene. He had recently completed a film titled "The Cabin," which premiered posthumously at a film competition in Dallas. Friends and colleagues remember him as a talented artist and a kind-hearted individual.
The tragic loss of Richard Mike Scarlett and Kay Scarlett has deeply affected their family, friends, and the local community. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities seek to bring justice for the couple's untimely deaths.
