Tony Lee Copeland, a 61-year-old man from Paris, Texas, tragically passed away on May 24, 2018. He was found with a gunshot wound to the head at a residence in the northwest portion of Lamar County. The incident was reported to the Lamar County Sheriff's Office, and an investigation was launched to determine the circumstances surrounding his death.
The investigation led to the arrest of Teresa Lyn Ross, a 50-year-old woman, who was indicted for murder in connection with Tony Lee
Copeland's death. Detectives obtained a warrant for her arrest on May 26, 2018, and she was taken into custody on June 1, 2018, by the US Marshal's division out of Houston. Ross was held in Lamar County Jail in lieu of a half-million-dollar bond.
The case garnered significant attention due to the swift resolution and cooperation between multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Lamar County Sheriff's Office, Angelina County Sheriff's Office, and Lufkin Police Department. Sheriff Scott Cass commended the investigators for their steadfast work in bringing the case to a quick resolution.
Tony Lee Copeland was well-known in his community, having retired from the Paris Independent School District as the maintenance director after 26 years of service. He was a member of the Paris Biker Church and enjoyed spending time with his family and riding motorcycles. He is survived by his children, grandchildren, and other family members.
The case against Teresa Lyn Ross continued to unfold as the legal proceedings moved forward, with the community closely following the developments and seeking justice for Tony Lee Copeland.
