Connie Payne Mimms, a 61-year-old woman from Corsicana, Texas, tragically passed away on February 5, 2022. She was born on July 28, 1960, in Dallas, Texas, to Jack Wayne Payne and Dorothy Hammonds Payne. Connie was a retired registered nurse and an active member of the Community Chapel Church in Corsicana.
The circumstances surrounding Connie's death were part of a tragic quadruple murder-suicide.
The suspect, identified as Kevin Milazzo, Connie's 40-year-old son, fatally shot Connie and her husband, Bill Mimms, inside their home. He then went on to kill his 21-year-old son, Joshua Milazzo, and Hunter Freeman, the 4-year-old son of his former girlfriend, before taking his own life. Three other people were injured in the incident and were transported to a hospital for treatment.
Kevin Milazzo had a lengthy criminal history, including previous incidents of assault, aggravated assault, burglary, evading arrest, and making a terroristic threat. The Corsicana Police Department received a 911 call reporting the crime early on February 5, 2022, and upon arrival, they found Connie and Bill Mimms deceased in their home. The investigation revealed that Kevin Milazzo had tracked his family members to their home and carried out the shootings before ultimately ending his own life.
The incident shook the Corsicana community, and many people who knew Connie and her family expressed their grief and disbelief. Connie was remembered as a kind and giving person who always helped those in need. Her passing left a significant void in the hearts of those who knew her.
The Corsicana Police Department and the Navarro County Sheriff's Department continued to investigate the incident to understand the full extent of the events leading up to the tragedy. The community rallied together to support the victims' families and to honor the memory of those who lost their lives.
This tragic event serves as a reminder of the importance of mental health awareness and the need for support systems to prevent such devastating incidents in the future.
