George Coulam, 88, male, White/Caucasian, was found dead on the morning of May 21, 2025, at his home in Todd Mission, a small city in Grimes County, Texas. A housekeeper discovered him inside the residence near the Texas Renaissance Festival grounds he founded, and first responders were dispatched around 9 a.m. The Todd Mission Police Department led the initial response, with the Grimes County Sheriff’s Office and the Texas Rangers assisting at the scene. He was pronounced dead by Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace Mark Laughlin, and authorities emphasized there was no danger to the public.
In the days that followed, officials confirmed that Coulam died by suicide. The confirmation came after the early investigative phase, when details were still limited and the cause was not yet publicly released. His remains were processed through the regional medical examiner’s office, and law enforcement agencies reiterated that they had found no indication of foul play.
No arrests were made, and there were no suspects sought in connection with his death. Investigators closed the matter as a self-inflicted death, a conclusion that aligned with what responding agencies reported once the autopsy and official determinations were complete.
