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, and authorities have not speculated on the reasons for the crime.
In addition to the deaths at the nursing home, two other victims were found at a separate location. A 13-year-old boy and a 40-year-old man were discovered dead at a home shared by Ernest Starry and Thelma Montalvo. The 40-year-old man was identified as Thelma Montalvo's son, Roel Mireles. The police believe that the shooting at the home occurred before the incident at the nursing facility. The investigation into the murders was conducted by the Robstown Police Department, with assistance from the Texas Department of Public Safety's Texas Rangers.
The tragic events left the community of Robstown in shock and mourning. Family members and friends gathered to remember the victims and pray for their souls. The case was handed over to Nueces County District Attorney Mark Gonzalez for review. The authorities have not released any further details about the motive or any potential litigation related to the case. The community continues to grieve the loss of Thelma Montalvo and the other victims, as they seek to find solace and healing in the aftermath of this devastating tragedy.
