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Carmen Hayes

Death by Force
Case Description
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Carmen Hayes, a 71-year-old woman from Houston, Texas, tragically lost her life on March 2, 2021. She was found shot to death in her southeast Houston home along with her 15-year-old grandson, Bryce Alexander. The suspect in this case is Derrick Hayes, Carmen's 35-year-old grandson. Derrick Hayes was arrested and charged with capital murder, aggravated assault of a family member, and felon in possession of a weapon.

The incident occurred around 11 a.m. on March 2, 2021, when family member ...Read More
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  • Suspect Arrested, Charged in Fatal Shooting at 11150 Cayman Mist Drive
  • FOX 26 Houston: Grandmother, grandson killed in SE Houston home; suspect charged
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    Victim Details

    Carmen Hayes

    Female

    Houston

    TX

    2021-03-02

    71

    Carmen

    Hayes

    11/09/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    This case is incredibly difficult to comprehend, especially considering the family dynamic involved.... ...Read More
    10/20/2024
    I came across this case involving Carmen Hayes and her grandson Bryce, and I'm deeply moved. It's sh... ...Read More
    09/23/2024
    Has anyone else been following the case of Carmen Hayes and Bryce Alexander in Houston? It's so trag... ...Read More
    08/24/2023
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