On August 27, 2023, in Godley, Texas, 66-year-old Leigh Ann Underwood was found deceased in her home from apparent shotgun wounds. Her husband, 73-year-old Gary Neal Underwood, was discovered unconscious at the scene with a self-inflicted shotgun wound to the chest; he passed away shortly after paramedics arrived.
The Johnson County Sheriff's Office responded to a welfare check at the Underwoods' residence on County Road 1126 around 5 p.m. Upon arrival, deputies found Leigh Ann deceased and Gary still breathing but unresponsive. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office later classified Leigh Ann's death as a homicide and Gary's as a suicide, indicating a murder-suicide scenario.
Leigh Ann was a well-known cosmetologist in the Godley community, having worked at Hair Tech for over 30 years. She was cherished by her family and friends, who remember her as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Gary, a former auto mechanic, was known for his willingness to help others with repairs and his fondness for giving small trinkets to children.
The investigation into the incident concluded that no arrests were made, as the primary suspect, Gary Underwood, died from a self-inflicted wound. Authorities have not disclosed further details about the circumstances leading up to the tragic event. The community continues to mourn the loss of both individuals.
