Andrea Brook Brinlee Stinson, 31, of Granbury, Texas, was found shot to death in a shed at the home she shared with her boyfriend on November 15, 2020. She had been expected that afternoon to pick up her three young children but never arrived; her death was ruled a homicide.

The Hood County Sheriff’s Office led an extended investigation with multiple agencies. Family members cooperated with investigators, and Andrea’s mother, Tanya Brinlee, publicly expressed suspicion that the boyfriend, Richard Metten, was responsible. No arrest was announced in the immediate aftermath.

On July 14, 2023, authorities arrested Richard Metten, who was already serving prison time on unrelated felonies, and charged him with Andrea’s murder. The case is pending trial and investigators, including the Texas Rangers, remain involved; Texas Crime Stoppers has offered a cash reward for information.

If anyone knew Andrea, her movements that day, or has information about what happened at the home, please come forward.