Patricia Jean Crowe, a San Jacinto resident, was fatally shot during an evening confrontation at her Meridian Street home on August 1, 2022. The altercation involved an estranged relative, Nancy Susan Wischmeyer, who opened fire; another relative, Mary Alice Crowe, was wounded and taken to a regional trauma center and later recovered. Witnesses called 911 and Patricia was pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities say the dispute grew out of Wischmeyer’s anger after being told to move out of the house. Wischmeyer was taken into custody without incident and faced charges of murder and attempted murder. A preliminary hearing found sufficient evidence to send the case to trial on murder, attempted murder and related firearm and great-bodily-injury enhancement allegations; she later pleaded guilty and received a 32 years to life state prison sentence after some enhancements were dismissed.

If anyone knew Patricia, Mary Alice, or the household dynamics on Meridian Street, does anyone have information that could add context to what led to that night?