James Hargrove, a 44-year-old man from Spring, Texas, tragically died on May 7, 2022, from multiple gunshot wounds. The incident occurred at his residence on Buttress Root Drive, where he was found by deputies from Precinct 4 Constable's Office. He was taken to a hospital but was pronounced dead upon arrival.
The investigation revealed a complex love triangle as the motive behind his death.
James Hargrove had been in an on-and-off relationship with Karin Stewart, 51, for about seven years, although he was married to Sandra Hargrove for 14 years before they separated in November 2021. On the day of the incident, James told Karin that he was in love with another woman and brought her to their shared home. This led to a confrontation where Karin retrieved a gun and shot James multiple times.
Karin Stewart was arrested and charged with murder. She claimed that she felt betrayed and heartbroken after James' confession, which led her to shoot him. Sandra Hargrove, James' legal wife, expressed shock and disbelief over the incident, stating that she was unaware of the other women in James' life.
The case has drawn significant media attention due to the dramatic circumstances and the history of domestic violence allegations against Karin Stewart. She had previously been charged with felony battery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in 2016. The investigation is ongoing, and Karin Stewart remains in custody on a $75,000 bond.
This tragic event has left the community in shock, with many expressing sympathy for the Hargrove family and calling for justice in the case.
