Krista Newman, 25, of Frankston, Texas, was shot and killed on December 27, 2018, in Tyler, Texas. Newman and 26-year-old Caleb McGrady were shot as they were leaving a house party in the 2300 block of Ridgewood Drive, just off the east side of Loop 323.

The shooter, identified as Harvey Louis Martin of Whitehouse, Texas, later turned himself in at the Tyler Police Department and said the gun used was in his truck. Martin was arrested and charged with capital murder; the Smith County District Attorney declined to seek the death penalty and Martin ultimately pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree murder. He received life sentences with no possibility of parole for at least 30 years. DNA testing and Martin’s confession were described as key elements in the case.

Anyone who knew Krista, was at the Ridgewood Drive party that night, or has information about what happened is asked to come forward.