Mary Carol Strathdee McGehee, a 56-year-old woman of Caucasian ethnicity, tragically lost her life on December 29, 2017, in Houston, Texas. She was the office manager at Bemer Plus, an auto body shop in southwest Houston. Mary was known for her dedication to her work and her love for animals. She was married to Brad McGehee and was a mother to Bradley Chase McGehee.
The incident occurred when a disgruntled former employee, Daniel Farraretto, walked into the shop and opened fire, killing
Mary and another employee, Kendric Wade, before turning the gun on himself. The motive behind the shooting was not immediately clear, but it was described as a case of workplace violence. The tragic event left the tight-knit community at Bemer Plus devastated and struggling to come to terms with the loss.
Following the incident, Houston police conducted an investigation into the murder-suicide. The investigation revealed that Farraretto had been struggling with personal issues, including losing his apartment and sleeping in his car. Despite the efforts to understand his state of mind, many questions remained unanswered about what led him to commit such a violent act.
The families of the victims, including Mary McGehee's family, were left to cope with the emotional aftermath of the tragedy. The community rallied around them, offering support and condolences during this difficult time. The incident also raised awareness about the importance of addressing mental health issues and providing support to individuals in distress.
In the end, the case was closed as a murder-suicide, with no further arrests or litigations. The memory of Mary McGehee and Kendric Wade lives on in the hearts of those who knew and loved them.
