Jeffrey James Thaler was 32 when he died on December 1, 2016, at his home in the 2400 block of Brandyshire Drive in the Firethorne subdivision near Fulshear, Texas. A recent University of Houston geophysics graduate and a 2002 Cinco Ranch High School alumnus, he was remembered for his love of the outdoors, hunting, and hosting friends in his backyard.

His death occurred during a domestic dispute with his wife. His wife called 911 and was waiting for deputies when they arrived. The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office investigated and referred the case to a grand jury; the wife’s attorney said she acted in self-defense. No charges had been filed at the time and the investigation remained open.

Does anyone have information about the couple’s history or the events that night that could help clarify what happened?