William Franklin Bailey, 52, of Galveston, Texas, was shot multiple times and killed on December 25, 2015. His wife, 73-year-old Gwendolyn Bailey, called 911 early that Christmas morning and admitted to shooting him, saying the act was related to ongoing marital problems and infidelities. A .380-caliber handgun was recovered at the scene and Gwendolyn was arrested and charged with murder; she was held in the Galveston County Jail on a $100,000 bond.

The couple were raising their grandchildren at the time; the grandchildren were in the home during the shooting, though it is unclear whether they witnessed the event. Neighbors described the family as sweet and loving, and the case attracted substantial media attention because of the domestic context and the couple’s long-standing relationship. The prosecution pursued motive and circumstances through multiple court appearances and testimony.

Does anyone have information about the family’s situation before December 25, 2015, or about the grandchildren’s whereabouts that morning?