Patricia Stephens, 62, of De Leon, Texas, was shot on July 25, 2020, in the Oliver Springs Community of northern Comanche County and later died of her wounds. She was one of three victims in the attack; the others were her 63-year-old husband, Earl Stephens III, and her 18-year-old granddaughter, Ashlyn Smith. The shooter entered the Stephens home while the family was sleeping and shot all three.

Brendan Jenkins, 22, was identified quickly, arrested and charged with capital murder after he called 911 and admitted to the shootings. Patricia was critically injured and flown by helicopter to JPS Hospital in Fort Worth, where she succumbed to her injuries. A capital murder warrant was issued and the investigation involved the Comanche County Sheriff’s Office and the Texas Ranger Division.

Anyone who knew the Stephens family or has information about the night of July 25, 2020, is asked to come forward.