On January 18, 2023, 45-year-old Calleen "Niecy" Denise Medlin and her fiancé, 53-year-old Leonard Charles Owens, were found deceased in their Fort Worth, Texas home. Both had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and were discovered in a bedroom of their residence on Killian Street around 11:30 p.m.
Calleen was born on May 17, 1977, in Euless, Texas, and was raised in Fort Worth.
She attended Fort Worth Public Schools and built a career in the hospitality industry, working in various hotels, and later served as a home health care provider. She was engaged to Leonard Owens, who was a father of two and a grandfather.
In April 2023, Fort Worth police arrested two suspects in connection with the couple's deaths. Michael Smith, 27, and Terry Cannon, 36, were taken into custody and charged with capital murder. Authorities have not publicly disclosed a motive for the shootings.
The tragic loss of Calleen and Leonard deeply affected their families and the Fort Worth community. Calleen is remembered for her dedication to her work and her loving nature, leaving behind her mother, Patricia Medlin, her son, Deleon Gray, and numerous siblings, godchildren, and friends.
