Margaret Patricia Shelton, an 85-year-old white female from Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on August 31, 2016. She was married to Donald Shelton.
According to reports, Margaret, who was in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, was suffocated by her son, Kenneth Baker. He allegedly used duct tape and his hand to smother her and also broke the neck of the family dog. Following these actions, Kenneth Baker turned himself in to the authorities.
Margaret was known in her neighborhood for her friendly demeanor. She enjoyed doing yard work and would often mow her neighbors' lawns.
Kenneth Baker was arrested and subsequently convicted of murder. He received a sentence ranging from 12 to 25 years in prison.
