Kevin Galley, a 12-year-old boy from Mansfield, Texas, was tragically shot to death on August 27, 2001. His body, along with those of his mother, Tammy Hankins, 34, and his 11-year-old sister, Ashley Mason, was discovered in their mobile home. The suspect in this horrific crime was Terry Lee Hankins, Tammy's estranged husband. Hankins was arrested and charged with capital murder for the deaths of Kevin, Ashley, and Tammy.
The investigation revealed that Hankins had a history of violence
and had previously killed his father and half-sister, whose bodies were found after his arrest. Forensic experts testified that Ashley Mason had likely fought with her attacker before being shot, and both children suffered fatal gunshot wounds to their heads. The bodies were in the mobile home for three to four days before being discovered.
Hankins' trial included testimony from forensic experts who provided details about the crime scene and the manner of the killings. The evidence presented included hair found in Ashley's hand that matched Hankins' hair, and a pillow used to muffle the gunshots. Hankins was ultimately convicted and sentenced to death for the murders.
