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Chu Cha “Chay” McGranahan-Valentine

Case from Killeen, TX dated May 27, 2023

Victim Details

Chu Cha “Chay” McGranahan-Valentine

Female

Asian

Killeen

TX

2023-05-27

79

Chu

Cha “Chay” McGranahan-Valentine

Yes

07/21/2026

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On May 28, 2023, in Killeen, Texas, 79-year-old Chu Cha "Chay" McGranahan-Valentine tragically lost her life after being shot in the head by her husband, 73-year-old Terry Lee Valentine. The incident occurred in their home, where Mr. Valentine was reportedly showing a firearm to a relative when it accidentally discharged, fatally wounding Mrs. McGranahan-Valentine.

Following the incident, a grand jury indicted Mr. Valentine on a state jail felony charge of criminally negligent homicide ...
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  • https://www.kwtx.com: Grand Jury indicts Killeen man who fatally shot wife while showing gun to relative
  • Killeen man accused of fatally shooting wife in the head by accident

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    I was deeply moved by the stories shared about Chay McGranahan-Valentine at her memorial service. It... ...Read More
    09/01/2024
    I'm deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Chay McGranahan-Valentine. I can't even begin to imagine t... ...Read More
    07/20/2024
    It's absolutely devastating to hear about Mrs. Chu Cha "Chay" McGranahan-Valentine's passing. From w... ...Read More
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