Brenda Harkness Duckworth, a 69-year-old woman from Cleburne, Texas, tragically lost her life on September 1, 2021. She was fatally shot by her husband, Charles Alan Duckworth, who then called 911 to report the incident. When law enforcement arrived at the scene, they found Brenda dead inside the home. Charles Duckworth, aged 70, was promptly arrested and charged with murder.
The investigation revealed that Charles Duckworth shot Brenda just after 6 p.m. on the day of the incident. Despite the arrest and charges, authorities have not disclosed a motive for the shooting. The case has drawn significant attention due to the unusual circumstances of Charles Duckworth calling 911 immediately after committing the crime.
Charles Duckworth was taken into custody and held at the Johnson County Jail, awaiting arraignment on the murder charge. The bond was set at $30,000 by Justice of the Peace Pat Jacobs. The Johnson County Sheriff's Office and the Keene Police Department were involved in the investigation, with crime scene investigators and the Johnson County Medical Examiner's Office assisting in processing the scene.
The tragic death of Brenda Harkness Duckworth has left the community in shock, and the investigation continues as authorities work to uncover the motive behind this domestic homicide.
