Hazel Billingsley, 67, of Cypress, Texas, was found dead on March 12, 2017, in a metal shed behind the home she shared with her grandson. Authorities say her grandson, 21-year-old Nathan Billingsley, fatally shot Hazel, wrapped her body in a blanket, and hid it in the shed. Investigators reported multiple gunshot wounds and charged Nathan with murder; he was taken into custody without incident.

Family members told investigators Nathan had been struggling with mental illness and drug abuse and had previously threatened Hazel by text, saying he intended to kill her. Nathan later claimed the death was accidental; the investigation recorded evidence that contradicted that account. A girlfriend found hiding with Nathan in a wooded area near the residence was released without charges.

Hazel’s family described her as an artist who painted and photographed and who saw beauty in everything. Does anyone have information about Hazel, Nathan, or events in Cypress around March 2017 that could help clarify what happened?