Ronald Edward Hostetler Jr., 53, of Paris, Texas, was one of two people killed in a double homicide at a home in northwest Lamar County on April 20, 2021. He was remembered as a dedicated truck driver and an excellent mechanic who loved animals, flea markets and antiques, and he is survived by a large family including a wife, children and grandchildren.

The other victim was Cassie Mullens Head, 38, of Wright City, Oklahoma. Investigators located two suspects hiding in a camper in Hayworth, Oklahoma; James Henry Elrod III was charged with murder and Carylon Lynell Elrod was charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Multiple agencies were involved in the apprehension and in extraditing the suspects to face charges.

If anyone knew Ronald, his routines, or has information about the events that led to that night in northwest Lamar County, please share what you know.