On May 13, 2004, 57-year-old Kay Kilbourn Byron Pettigrew, a white female from Denton, Texas, was tragically shot and killed by her estranged husband, 60-year-old Samuel E. Pettigrew. The incident occurred during a period of separation between the couple. Following the shooting, Samuel Pettigrew took his own life, resulting in a murder-suicide.
Kay and Samuel Pettigrew had been married on April 11, 1997, in Denton County, Texas.
At the time of her death, Kay was residing in Dallas, Texas. She was later laid to rest in Dallas.
This tragic event highlights the severe consequences of domestic violence and underscores the importance of support systems and interventions for individuals in abusive relationships.
