Lucila R. Barnes was a 72-year-old Hispanic woman from Houston who died on October 21, 2021, in a violent incident at her home. Court documents say her son, 36-year-old Robert Barnes, was arrested and charged with murder after deputies found a bloody scene and Lucila’s dismembered remains hidden in a homemade box in the family garage.

Family members became concerned when they had not heard from Lucila and encountered Robert acting suspiciously at the residence; he confronted them with a rifle and would not let them inside, prompting them to call police. Robert told authorities he had dropped his mother off at an airport but could not name which one. He was held on bond and charged with murder and tampering with evidence.

Lucila is survived by daughters Monica, Erika, and Veronica, and grandchildren Oliver, Jameson, and Alexandra. Does anyone have information about Lucila’s last known contacts or movements in the days before October 21, 2021?