Kristi Marie Barrett Moore, a 40-year-old woman of Caucasian ethnicity, tragically died on June 5, 2010, in Amarillo, Texas. She was a counselor for the Amarillo Independent School District. Kristi's death was part of a tragic incident that also claimed the life of her husband, Darren Gene Moore, 37, who was identified as the person who shot Kristi and then himself. The couple was found deceased in their home on Justin Drive, with both having gunshot wounds to the head.
A large caliber automatic weapon was recovered from the scene. There were no signs of forced entry or struggle, and the house was secured when officers arrived.
The Amarillo Police Department's Special Crimes Unit conducted an investigation into the incident. Preliminary autopsy results confirmed that both Kristi and Darren died from a single gunshot wound to the head. The investigation concluded that Darren shot Kristi before turning the weapon on himself. The police had been called to the home earlier in the day for a welfare check after the couple failed to keep dinner plans with family members. However, officers were unable to gain access to the home at that time.
No arrests were made in connection with Kristi's death, as it was determined to be a murder-suicide. The case was closed with the conclusion that Darren was responsible for both deaths. The Special Crimes Unit did not find any evidence to suggest the involvement of any other individuals outside the house.
This tragic event left the community in shock and sorrow, as Kristi was well-known and respected in her role as a counselor. The investigation was thorough, but ultimately, it was determined that there were no external suspects or litigations related to the incident.
