On November 15, 2023, 66-year-old Mary Jane Langdon of Houston, Texas, was tragically killed. Her body was discovered in the parking lot of an abandoned bank on Wortham Boulevard, with a gunshot wound to the head and signs of mutilation.
Authorities arrested her grandson, 25-year-old Tyler Chase Langdon, in connection with her death and the death of his aunt, 42-year-old Janice C. James.
Langdon allegedly confessed to taking his grandmother to the bank parking lot, shooting her, and mutilating part of her body with a folding knife. He then proceeded to his aunt's residence, where he fatally shot her in the head.
The investigation revealed that a 12-year-old girl, related to the victims, called 911 to report the assaults. She informed authorities that Langdon had sexually assaulted her and killed her mother and grandmother. Langdon was found at the scene and taken into custody without incident.
Langdon has been charged with capital murder involving multiple victims and is being held without bond. Court records indicate prior incidents, including a criminal trespass arrest in March 2023 and a protective order issued to keep him away from the family's home.
Funeral services for Mary Jane Langdon were held at St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church, reflecting her deep involvement in the Catholic community. She was remembered as a devoted grandmother and active church member who taught Sunday school for many years.
The tragic deaths of Mary Jane Langdon and her daughter, Janice James, have deeply affected their family and the Houston community. The surviving 12-year-old girl is receiving support, and the family is striving to reunite with her during this difficult time.
