Kerri Bouler Settle, a 48-year-old Caucasian woman from Spanish Fort, Alabama, died on Sunday, June 30, 2024, in what authorities have described as a homicide. Law enforcement officials were called to her residence following reports of a disturbance. Upon their arrival, they discovered Settle unresponsive with fatal injuries.
The investigation into her death quickly revealed it to be a murder-suicide. A U.S. Border Patrol agent was identified as the individual responsible for her death before taking his own life. The incident sent shockwaves through the quiet suburban community where Settle was a well-regarded member.
A dedicated career educator, Settle was an assistant principal at the Continuous Learning Center in Mobile and had previously served as an assistant principal at Murphy High School. She had also taught special education at Shaw, Leflore, and Murphy High Schools after earning a master's degree and an Administrative Certification from the University of South Alabama. She was remembered by colleagues and former students as a passionate educator who was deeply devoted to their success and well-being. Her family and friends recalled her as a loving individual with a particular affection for animals, especially her dogs.
