Dulce Maria Mavil Everts, a 40-year-old woman of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically died on February 20, 2017, at her residence in Galveston, Texas. She was found dead alongside her husband, Byron Everts II, who was 91 years old. The couple was discovered by Byron's son around 11 a.m. that morning. According to the Galveston medical examiner's office, Dulce was shot in the chest, and Byron shot himself in the chest.
This incident was later determined to be a murder-suicide.
The couple had been living together in their Galveston home, and there were no signs of forced entry or struggle, indicating that the incident was likely a domestic matter. Court records revealed that Byron had filed for divorce the previous year, and Dulce was supposed to vacate the house in September. Despite the tragic end, family members described the couple as having lived a happy life together, often traveling and enjoying each other's company.
Galveston police conducted an investigation into the deaths but did not find any other suspects. The case was treated as a murder-suicide, and no further legal actions or litigations were pursued. The community was assured that there was no ongoing threat to public safety.
Dulce's sister, Angie Lopez, expressed her grief and confusion over the incident, stating that she wanted to understand what led to the violence. The family and friends of Dulce Everts continue to remember her fondly and honor her memory.
