Larry Darnell Davis, a 65-year-old male, was tragically found dead on January 17, 2018, in Bryan, Texas. The incident occurred at the Canyon Village apartments, where Davis lived as a neighbor to Melvin Nathan Benefield and his wife, Virginia Ann Winzenried Benefield. The police investigation revealed that Melvin Benefield shot and killed his wife and Davis before turning the gun on himself. Autopsies confirmed that all three victims died from gunshot wounds.
The investigation into the deaths revealed that Melvin Benefield had a protective order against his wife, Virginia Benefield, due to an assault family violence charge. Virginia Benefield had been arrested multiple times, including on charges of public intoxication and violating the protective order. Despite these legal actions, the situation escalated tragically, leading to the deaths of Davis, Virginia Benefield, and ultimately, Melvin Benefield.
The Bryan Police Department determined that the public was not in danger, and the investigation concluded that the deaths were a result of a double homicide followed by a suicide. No additional suspects were identified, and no further arrests were made in connection with the incident. The case was treated as a closed investigation once the autopsies confirmed the sequence of events.
Larry Darnell Davis, a 65-year-old male, was a victim in this tragic incident, and his death was part of a larger, devastating event that shook the community of Bryan, Texas.
