Belinda Jo Walker, 55, of Terrell, Texas, was found shot to death in her home on October 28, 2013. Her killing was one part of a larger violent spree that also claimed four other lives and included an arson at the family home of Charles Brownlow Jr.

Charles Brownlow Jr. was later arrested and charged with capital murder in connection with Walker’s death and the other killings. Investigators reported Brownlow had killed his mother, Mary Brownlow, and set their house on fire; the spree continued with the murders of acquaintances Jason Wooden and Kelleye Sluder. Authorities said Brownlow was intoxicated or under the influence when an off-duty officer spotted and detained him at a market. Reports link recent drug use as a possible factor, but a clear motive has not been established.

Belinda Walker’s family and the Terrell community held vigils and memorials after the killings.