Casey Drawert, a 42-year-old Caucasian female, died on March 11, 2016, in San Antonio, Texas. She was a dedicated critical care anesthesiologist and a loving mother of two children. Casey was born on December 17, 1973, in Shreveport, Louisiana, and had an illustrious career in medicine. She graduated from Loyola College Prep in 1991 and received a BS in Nursing from Stephen F. Austin State University.
She later attended medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, where she earned her medical degree in 2005. Casey completed a general surgery internship and an anesthesia residency at UTHSC, followed by a critical care fellowship at The Cleveland Clinic. She was highly regarded in her field and received numerous awards for her patient care and dedication to medicine.
Casey's death was a result of a tragic murder-suicide. On March 11, 2016, she was found shot in the head inside her home on Ivory Creek in San Antonio. Her husband, David Thomas Ross, a 46-year-old Caucasian male and a Dallas businessman, was found dead in the hallway of their home. He had turned the gun on himself after killing Casey. The couple's two children, ages 7 and 10, were at school at the time of the incident. The circumstances surrounding the shooting were not immediately clear, and neighbors were shocked by the tragedy. David Ross worked for Tolleson Wealth Management as a Philanthropy Consultant. The company expressed profound sorrow and deepest sympathy to the families affected by the tragic deaths.
Casey was remembered as a brilliant and compassionate physician who excelled in her career and was deeply loved by her colleagues and patients. She worked part-time in private practice and part-time in critical care medicine, providing care and teaching residents in the UHS Surgical Intensive Care Unit and cardiothoracic anesthesia at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System. Casey was also active in her church and community, volunteering regularly and participating in medical mission trips to Ecuador. Her passing was a significant loss to her family, friends, colleagues, and the patients she served.
In the aftermath of the murder-suicide, there were no immediate reports of arrests, suspects, or litigations related to Casey's death. The incident was classified as a domestic violence situation, and it highlighted the importance of seeking help in cases of domestic violence. Casey's colleagues and family members remembered her as a dedicated physician, nurturing teacher, and selfless role model. Her legacy continued through her organ donation, which saved lives even after her death. Memorial donations were requested in her name to support her favorite charity, Camp Xmatkuil, and the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
