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Joyce Hartzell Simpson

Case from North-richland-hills, TX dated Apr 30, 2023

Victim Details

Name

Joyce Hartzell Simpson

Gender

Female

Race

White / Caucasian

City

North-richland-hills

State

TX

Date Of Death

2023-04-30

Age At Death

80

First Name

Joyce

Last Name

Hartzell Simpson

Last Updated

06/26/2026

Case Description

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On April 30, 2023, in North Richland Hills, Texas, 80-year-old Joyce Hartzell Simpson was found deceased alongside her husband in the driveway behind their residence. Earlier that morning, at approximately 3:30 a.m., local police received a distressing call from an elderly man who stated that he had just killed his wife and intended to take his own life.

Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered both individuals lying next to each other, each having sustained fatal gunshot wounds. ...

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Elderly couple shot to death outside North Richland Hills home in ...

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Forum Posts (3)

I've been thinking a lot about the firearm that was discovered at the scene of Joyce Hartzell Simpso... ...Read More
12/15/2024

Did anyone else notice the seemingly complete silence of friends or family around this tragedy? I me... ...Read More
06/17/2024

I just can't wrap my head around this tragedy in North Richland Hills. Joyce Hartzell Simpson was ju... ...Read More
04/07/2024

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