Casey KC Brackett White, a 29-year-old male from Big Spring, Texas, tragically died on March 8, 2021. He was found in the driver's seat of a white 2007 Ford Focus, which was stopped on the side of the road near East 18th and Austin streets. Brackett had suffered a life-threatening gunshot wound and was later pronounced dead at Scenic Mountain Medical Center.
Big Spring police identified Anselmo Vicente Rangel, 24, as a suspect and arrested him on March 16, 2021, in connection with
Brackett's death. Another man, Hayden Douglas McMurrin, 31, was also charged with murder in connection to Brackett's death. McMurrin was already in Howard County Jail at the time of his arrest, having been charged with tampering and fabricating physical evidence related to the murder investigation.
The investigation into Casey Brackett's death is ongoing, and Big Spring police have asked anyone with information to submit a tip to CrimeStoppers. The case has drawn significant attention from the local community, and efforts to find justice for Brackett continue.
Brackett was well-loved in his community and known for his sense of humor and loyalty to family and friends. He is survived by his parents, two sisters, one brother, and five children. His death has left a significant void in the lives of those who knew him.
