Richard Mike Scarlett, 66, and his wife Kay Scarlett, 68, were found shot to death in their Joshua, Texas home on October 6, 2022. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled both deaths homicides. Their 28-year-old son, Samuel Paul Scarlett, was identified as a person of interest after the couple’s truck was found in the parking lot of Texas Health Huguley Hospital in Fort Worth and he was arrested for unauthorized use of a vehicle.

Investigators say Samuel left the scene in the couple’s truck; later investigative work and DNA evidence were reported to link him to the shootings. He was charged with capital murder and is being held in the Johnson County Jail on $1.5 million bond. Authorities continue interviewing Samuel and collecting evidence as the case proceeds.

Richard Mike Scarlett worked as a screenwriter, actor, and musician in the independent film community; his most recent film, The Cabin, premiered posthumously at a Dallas film competition. Does anyone have information about the Scarletts or their movements around October 6, 2022?