Muriel Laverne Easley

Murdered
Case Description
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On January 19, 2023, at approximately 3:55 p.m., the Austin Fire Department responded to an emergency call reporting a deceased female at a residence in the 2200 block of Colgate Lane in East Austin. Upon arrival, first responders discovered 72-year-old Muriel Easley with a fatal gunshot wound to the head. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

During the investigation, officers found Muriel's husband, 77-year-old Willie Easley, present at the home. Based on details gathered, detectives ...Read More
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  • KXAN Austin: Affidavit: 77-year-old accused of shooting wife in east Austin

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    Victim Details

    Muriel Laverne Easley

    Female

    Black / African American

    Austin

    TX

    2023-01-19

    72

    Muriel

    Laverne Easley

    Yes

    12/28/2024

    Forum Posts (2)
    Has anyone else been thinking about the statement that Willie Easley hasn't shown any prior violent ... ...Read More
    06/02/2024
    I just can't stop thinking about the neighbors in this case. How utterly shocking it must have been ... ...Read More
    09/13/2023
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