Amber Butler, a 27-year-old woman from Houston, Texas, was tragically found shot to death in the driver's seat of her car on April 8, 2022. She was nine months pregnant at the time, and her unborn child, a baby boy, also died. Butler was just days away from giving birth to her second son. The car was parked in a moving lane of traffic with the engine still running in the 3600 block of Willowbend near Highway 90.
The investigation into Butler's death led to the arrest of Devin Marsalis
Allen, a 26-year-old man who was charged with capital murder. Allen, who was in a relationship with Butler and is the father of her unborn child, was arrested more than six months after the incident. He was given a $1 million bond. Butler's family confirmed that she was in a relationship with Allen, and her mother, Anika Benjamin, expressed that her daughter lost her life due to someone's selfishness.
The motive behind the murder was not immediately disclosed, and the case continues to unfold as details emerge. Butler's 5-year-old child is now being raised by her family, who are seeking justice for her death. The Houston Police Department and Crime Stoppers have offered a $5,000 reward for any information leading to an arrest in the case.
The tragic loss of Amber Butler has left her family and community grieving, and they are determined to see justice served. The case remains under investigation, and Allen is expected to appear in court as the legal proceedings continue.
