Larry Britton Sr., a 69-year-old man from Houston, Texas, tragically lost his life on August 7, 2021. He was killed in a violent incident involving his son, Larry Britton Jr., who was 41 years old at the time. The incident occurred in their northwest Houston home, where Larry Britton Sr. lived with his son.
On the night of the incident, Larry Britton Jr. was under the influence of PCP, a powerful hallucinogen. During the altercation, Britton Jr.
shot his girlfriend, Joanne Rosas, 40, inside the home. He then chased his father outside and shot him in the street. Responding officers found Larry Britton Sr. dead outside the home, while Joanne Rosas was still alive and able to provide details of the events. Unfortunately, she succumbed to her injuries three weeks later.
The case was prosecuted by the Harris County District Attorney's Office, which charged Larry Britton Jr. with capital murder. However, Britton Jr. agreed to plead guilty to a lesser murder charge to avoid a life sentence without parole. He was sentenced to 60 years in prison, with no possibility of appealing the conviction or sentence. The plea deal required him to serve at least half of the sentence before becoming eligible for parole.
The tragic deaths of Larry Britton Sr. and Joanne Rosas have had a profound impact on their families and the community. The case serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of drug use and violent crime. Both families have endured significant suffering, but the legal system has provided a measure of justice through the conviction and sentencing of Larry Britton Jr.
This case underscores the importance of addressing substance abuse and mental health issues to prevent such tragic outcomes in the future. The community continues to reflect on the case as a reminder of the irreversible consequences of violent crime and the need for justice and support for affected families.
