Kelly Lee Hazlip, a 28-year-old male of Caucasian ethnicity from Channelview, Texas, tragically lost his life on November 13, 1997. His death was part of a horrific incident that took place at the apartment of his ex-wife, Gloria Jean Coons. The incident involved a shooting rampage carried out by Coy Wayne Wesbrook, who was Hazlip's ex-wife's former husband.
Wesbrook, who was 58 years old at the time of his execution in 2016, fatally shot five people, including Kelly Lee Hazlip, during the incident.
The events leading up to the shooting began when Wesbrook went to Coons' apartment under the impression that she wanted to reconcile. Instead, he found Coons and several other people, including Hazlip, at a party. Wesbrook testified during his trial that he was humiliated by witnessing Coons having sex with two other men at the party. In a fit of rage, he retrieved a hunting rifle from his truck and returned to the apartment, where he shot and killed all five people within about 40 seconds.
Wesbrook was convicted of capital murder in 1998 and sentenced to death. His execution was carried out on March 9, 2016, after numerous appeals and claims of mental impairment were rejected by the courts. The case drew significant media attention due to the brutality of the crime and the subsequent legal proceedings.
The tragic loss of Kelly Lee Hazlip and the other victims left a lasting impact on their families and the community. The incident highlighted the devastating consequences of domestic violence and the importance of addressing such issues to prevent future tragedies.
