Kathryn Locker, a 76-year-old woman from Austin, Texas, was found dead on September 25, 2018, in what authorities have ruled as a murder-suicide. The Austin Police Department responded to a welfare call from the couple's daughter, who had not heard from her parents since Sunday. Upon arrival at their home on Palisade Court, officers discovered the bodies of Kathryn and her husband, Ernest Locker, both 76 years old, in their bed with gunshot wounds.
The Travis County Medical Examiner's Office conducted autopsies and determined that Kathryn died from a gunshot wound to the back, while Ernest's death was ruled a suicide due to a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest.
The investigation revealed that Ernest Locker shot and killed his wife before taking his own life. The couple's daughter had expressed concern for their welfare, prompting the police to check on them. The authorities found no signs of forced entry or struggle, leading them to conclude that the incident was a domestic matter. The police have stated that there is no public safety concern related to this case.
No arrests or suspects have been identified in connection with Kathryn Locker's death, as the investigation concluded that her husband was responsible for the murder-suicide. There have been no reports of any ongoing litigations, law cases, or further investigations related to this tragic incident. The case remains closed, with the authorities confident in their findings.
