Roy Fredrick Braudt, a 30-year-old male from Lampasas, Texas, tragically passed away on August 4, 2014, at Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple, Texas. Born on July 21, 1984, in San Saba, Texas, Roy was the son of Lloyd E. Braudt and Carol J. Braudt.
The circumstances surrounding Roy Braudt's death were part of a murder-suicide incident. On the night of the incident, police responded to a 911 call from a home in Lampasas where a woman could be heard saying, "she’s got a gun." Upon arrival, officers heard a woman yelling for help, followed by two gunshots. Inside the home, they found Roy Braudt and another woman, Deborah Chance, both with gunshot wounds to the head. Deborah Chance died at the scene, while Millie Chance, who was also present, was found alive but later succumbed to her injuries at a hospital.
The investigation revealed that Deborah Chance, a bus driver for Lampasas ISD, and Millie Chance, an employee of the Burnet County Sheriff's Office, were involved in the incident. The case was determined to be a murder-suicide, with Deborah Chance being the perpetrator.
No arrests or suspects were identified in connection with Roy Braudt's death, as it was concluded that the incident was a result of the actions of Deborah Chance. There were no further litigations or law cases related to the incident, as it was resolved with the determination of murder-suicide.
This tragic event left the community of Lampasas in mourning, and Roy Braudt's family and friends continue to remember him fondly.
