Pastor Eugene Keahey, age 52, died on February 28, 2019, in Cedar Hill, Texas. His death was ruled a suicide by the Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office. Pastor Keahey, who served at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Sandbranch, shot himself in the head after starting a fire in his home. The fire resulted in the deaths of his wife, Deanna Keahey, age 51, and their 15-year-old daughter, Camryn Keahey, from thermal burns and smoke inhalation.
Another daughter, 17-year-old Darryn Keahey, was initially rescued but later died from complications related to her injuries.
The Cedar Hill Fire Department and the Texas State Fire Marshal's Office investigated the incident. Investigators found evidence suggesting that Pastor Keahey started the fire, and neighbors reported hearing shots fired during the incident. The investigation revealed that the family was experiencing financial difficulties, including a recent foreclosure on their home.
No arrests or suspects have been identified in connection with the deaths of Deanna and Camryn Keahey, as their deaths were ruled homicides. The investigation into the fire and the circumstances surrounding the deaths remains ongoing.
