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Couple identified in Stone Oak murder-suicide by medical examiner
By Samuel Rocha IV, Rocky Garza, Erica Hernandez, Sal Salazar at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· June 22, 2026
· 2 min read
The identities of a husband and wife involved in a Stone Oak murder-suicide have been revealed on Monday by the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office.Albert Nixon Richter IV, 44, shot and killed his estranged wife Brianna Richter, 40, before turning the gun on himself last Friday in the 100 bloc...
Key takeaway Albert Nixon Richter IV, 44, shot and killed his estranged wife Brianna Richter, 40, before turning the gun on himself last Friday in the 100 block of Red Hawk Ridge, near Hardy Oak Boulevard.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The tragic events that unfolded in the Stone Oak neighborhood last Friday have left a community reeling, and Terrell Hills residents are likely to be concerned about the safety and well-being of families in their own area. The fact that a domestic violence incident escalated to such a horrific level, resulting in the loss of two lives and putting the lives of law enforcement officers and innocent children at risk, is a stark reminder of the complexities of addressing domestic violence. As the city grapples with the aftermath of this incident, it's crucial for local authorities and organizations to reassess their strategies for supporting victims of domestic abuse and providing resources to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future. The availability of resources such as the Bexar County Family Justice Center and Family Violence Prevention Services is a positive step, but more needs to be done to ensure that those in need can access help before it's too late.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The identities of a husband and wife involved in a Stone Oak murder-suicide have been revealed on Monday by the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office.Albert Nixon Richter IV, 44, shot and killed his estranged wife Brianna Richter, 40, before turning the gun on himself last Friday in the 100 bloc...
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