Doris Elizabeth McGown Angleton, a 46-year-old American socialite, was found dead in her River Oaks, Houston home on April 16, 1997. She was born on April 11, 1951, and was known for her friendly demeanor and love for dancing. Doris was married to Robert Angleton, a successful bookmaker, and they had twins together. However, their marriage was strained, and Doris had initiated divorce proceedings just before her death.
On the day of her murder, Doris dropped her twins off at a softball
game and went home to retrieve a bat. When she didn't return, Robert became concerned and called the police. The authorities discovered Doris' body in the hallway adjacent to the kitchen, having been shot multiple times in the face and chest. There was no forced entry or signs of a struggle at the crime scene.
The investigation into Doris' death revealed that Robert Angleton was not just a bookmaker but also an informant for the Houston Police Department. This led the police to consider him a suspect. However, Robert claimed that his brother, Roger Angleton, was responsible for the murder. Roger had a history of animosity with Robert and had threatened him prior to the murder. Roger was arrested in Las Vegas, Nevada, with a contract for the murder and audio recordings implicating himself and Robert in the planning of the crime. Before he could stand trial, Roger took his own life, leaving a suicide note in which he admitted to killing Doris and claimed Robert had no involvement.
The case remains a complex and intriguing murder mystery, with circumstantial evidence pointing to both Robert and Roger Angleton. The investigation and subsequent events were featured in Investigation Discovery's series "The 1990s: The Deadliest Decade: Lone Star," highlighting the intricate details and the impact of Doris' death on her family and community.
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