On August 27, 2020, in San Marcos, Texas, a tragic incident occurred resulting in the death of 2-year-old Amyah Engleman. Amyah, along with her 6-month-old sister Caraline Engleman, was found deceased under a tarp in the family's yard. Both girls had obvious gunshot wounds to the head. The incident was later determined to be a murder-suicide.
The suspect in this case was 30-year-old Kyle Brandon Grieb, the father of the two girls.
Grieb had taken the children from their mother, Halie Engleman, during a custody dispute. According to reports, Grieb stayed overnight at the home and informed Halie that he planned to take the children away. When Halie woke up the next morning and couldn't find her daughters, she contacted the authorities. Grieb left the house shortly after, and the bodies of the girls were discovered later that morning.
Grieb was found dead next to the tarp, with a gunshot wound to his head, indicating that he had shot his daughters before turning the gun on himself. The Hays County Sheriff's Office conducted an investigation and issued a search warrant for the residence. The tragic event led to a GoFundMe campaign to support Halie Engleman and her two surviving children.
This heartbreaking case highlights the devastating consequences of custody disputes and the importance of mental health support for families in crisis. The community continues to mourn the loss of Amyah and Caraline Engleman, whose lives were cut short far too soon.
