Brenda Combs, a 67-year-old woman from Van, Texas, tragically lost her life on February 28, 2017. She was killed in a horrific murder-suicide incident involving her ex-husband, Terry Combs, and her granddaughter, Fawn Combs. Terry, aged 68, fatally shot Brenda and Fawn before taking his own life. The incident occurred at their shared residence on the 100 block of Private Road 8504 in Van.
The tragic event unfolded when Dawn Combs, Brenda's daughter and Terry's ex-wife, called 911 to
report that her father was threatening to shoot her mother with a pistol. Dawn and her juvenile daughter managed to escape the home and call for help, but Brenda and Fawn were not as fortunate. When law enforcement arrived, they found the bodies of Brenda, Fawn, and Terry inside the house. Investigators confirmed that Brenda and Fawn were victims of homicide, while Terry died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The Van Zandt County Sheriff's Office conducted an investigation into the incident. They discovered that Terry had a history of domestic disturbances, including a previous assault call in 2010. Despite being divorced, Brenda and Terry continued to live together with Dawn and her two daughters. The investigation concluded that Terry was responsible for the deaths of Brenda and Fawn before ending his own life.
This tragic event shook the small community of Van, Texas, and left a lasting impact on the family and friends of Brenda and Fawn Combs. The loss of two beloved family members in such a violent manner was a devastating blow to all who knew them.
