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Stephanie Kirkpatrick Politte, 29, was found dead in her Missouri City, Texas home on March 11, 2014, the victim of a gunshot to the back of her head. Her husband, Daniel Politte, called 911 saying she was vomiting blood and he was attempting CPR; paramedics discovered the gunshot wound and a firearm nearby. Daniel’s accounts changed over time — he first said he could not remember, then claimed Stephanie, who he said had been depressed, picked up the gun and it discharged during a struggle. Forensic evidence presented at trial indicated the shot was fired from about 12–15 inches, and a photo Daniel took shortly before the 911 call showed Stephanie asleep in the same position in which she was found. Investigators arrested and charged Daniel Politte; a jury convicted him of murder and he was sentenced to 85 years in prison. The motive was not conclusively established, though an extramarital affair was suggested. Stephanie taught special needs children, particularly those with autism; her father, Neil Kirkpatrick, has spoken about recognizing and addressing family violence.

Did anyone know Stephanie or have information about her final days that could shed light on what happened?