On January 28, 2019, in San Antonio, Texas, 72-year-old Lynda Karcher, a Caucasian female, was tragically killed by her husband, Gary Karcher, also 72. According to reports, Gary shot Lynda before turning the gun on himself in an apparent murder-suicide. The couple had been married for 51 years and were described as inseparable partners and best friends. They met as teenagers and, after a year of Gary's military service, married and built a life together in San Antonio.
Lynda is survived by her three adult daughters.
The incident was reported by the Texas Council on Family Violence in their 2019 report, which documented domestic violence fatalities across the state. The report lists Lynda Karcher among the victims, noting that she died when her husband shot and killed her before killing himself.
An obituary for Gary and Lynda Karcher highlights their deep bond and long-standing marriage. It states that they passed away together on January 28, 2019, after 51 years of marriage, emphasizing their inseparability and devotion to each other.
No arrests were made in connection with this incident, as Gary Karcher died at the scene. There were no other suspects involved. The case was classified as a murder-suicide, a tragic event that underscores the complexities of domestic violence situations.
