Krystal Renee Maddox, a 30-year-old woman of White ethnicity from Zavalla, Texas, tragically lost her life on January 18, 2014, in Colmesneil, Texas. She was the owner/operator of All That Sparkles & Shabby Chic Peek-a-Boutique and Krystal Maddox Photography, and was very active in the pageant society. Krystal was married to Nathan Bradley Maddox, and the couple had a young son together.
Krystal and Nathan were shot and killed in the parking lot of Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Colmesneil after leaving a supervised visit with Nathan's daughter from a previous marriage. The couple was gunned down by members of Nathan's ex-wife's family, Kristen Westfall, her parents Lloyd Paul and Letha Westfall, and her brother Cameron Westfall. The motive behind the murders was linked to a custody battle over Nathan's daughter.
In March 2014, less than two months after the incident, the Tyler County Sheriff's Office arrested Kristen Westfall, her parents Lloyd Paul and Letha Westfall, and her brother Cameron Westfall on charges related to the murders. Cameron cooperated with authorities and provided crucial information that led to the arrests. Letha Westfall pleaded guilty and received a life sentence with the possibility of parole after 30 years. Kristen Westfall was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Lloyd Paul Westfall also pleaded guilty and received a life sentence.
The tragic deaths of Krystal and Nathan Maddox shocked the tight-knit community of Tyler County, Texas, and highlighted the devastating consequences of custody disputes. The case was profiled on Investigation Discovery's "My Family's Deadly Secret: Murder at the House of God," shedding light on the harrowing events that led to the couple's untimely demise.
Krystal Renee Maddox's legacy lives on through her family, friends, and the community that remembers her fondly.
