Sarah Nicole Princess Wolfe, an 8-year-old girl from Houston, Texas, tragically lost her life on July 12, 2018. She was a fourth grader at Greenwood Forest Elementary and was known for her love of running, riding her bike, swimming, and spending time outdoors. Sarah was also fond of playfully fighting with her brother. Her untimely death was part of a tragic incident that involved her father, Cimarron Wolfe, and another child, Phillip Bernal, aged 12.
The incident was determined to be a murder-suicide. On the day of the incident, Sarah and Phillip were in the care of their grandmother when she left to run an errand. Upon her return, she found the children missing and called the authorities. Harris County Sheriff's deputies arrived at the scene and discovered that Sarah and Phillip had been fatally shot. The investigation revealed that Cimarron Wolfe, Sarah's father, had shot the children before taking his own life with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office identified Cimarron Wolfe as the shooter and indicated that preliminary evidence suggested the incident was a case of family violence. The tragic event left the community in mourning, and Sarah's family and friends continue to remember her fondly.
There were no arrests or suspects beyond the deceased, Cimarron Wolfe, as the incident was classified as a murder-suicide. No further litigations or investigations were pursued as the case was resolved with the determination of the cause of death.
Sarah Nicole Princess Wolfe's death remains a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of family violence and the importance of mental health awareness and support.
