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Thelma Montalvo

Case from Robstown, TX dated Jul 27, 2018

Victim Details

Name

Thelma Montalvo

Gender

Female

Race

Hispanic / Latino

City

Robstown

State

TX

Date Of Death

2018-07-27

Age At Death

60

First Name

Thelma

Last Name

Montalvo

Last Updated

06/30/2026

Case Description

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Thelma Montalvo, a 60-year-old Hispanic woman, was tragically killed on July 27, 2018, in Robstown, Texas. The incident occurred at the Retama Manor Nursing Center, where she was found dead alongside her 85-year-old husband, Ernest Starry. The perpetrator of this heinous crime was identified as Richard Starry, the 60-year-old son of Ernest Starry. Richard Starry shot and killed his father and stepmother, Thelma Montalvo, before taking his own life. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, ...

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Corpus Christi Caller-Times: Police mum on motive of shooting that left 5 dead in South Texas farming town

KHOU: 3 dead in Robstown nursing home shooting; 2 others dead at separate scene

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Forum Posts (3)

Has anyone else been reflecting on the timeline of events in this tragic case? It just makes me wond... ...Read More
01/07/2025

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10/22/2024

I've been following the Robstown case closely, and I find myself thinking a lot about the extended f... ...Read More
08/16/2023

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