In the quiet neighborhood of San Carlos in San Diego, a tragedy unfolded that left a family shattered and a community in mourning. On September 16, 2026, 54-year-old Amy Lee Austin was found dead in her home alongside her 13-year-old daughter, Mya Voight, and her husband, 56-year-old David Voight. All three had suffered fatal gunshot wounds in what investigators believe was a murder-suicide. A weapon was recovered at the scene.
The grim discovery was made after a concerned neighbor reported hearing loud bangs from the family's residence. When police arrived, they found a scene of unimaginable horror. Amy, who worked as a digital forensic examiner for the Naval Criminal Investigative Service was a respected professional and a loving mother. Her daughter, Mya, was a bright young girl with her whole life ahead of her. The family had appeared to be a happy one, living in a million-dollar home in a peaceful community.
The investigation into the deaths quickly focused on David Voight, a Navy veteran who had served in Iraq and Afghanistan. According to Amy's parents, Gerald and Mary Austin, David had been suffering from severe post-traumatic stress disorder. They had noticed a recent and visible decline in his mental state, describing him as "fidgety" and "really wrong." They had urged their daughter to seek help for her husband, and Amy had indeed tried to get him assistance in the days leading up to the tragedy. The case stands as a grim reminder of the unseen battles that many veterans face and the devastating impact that mental health struggles can have on families. While the investigation has provided a motive, it does little to ease the pain of a life cut tragically short.
