Douglas Carr Hurst, 45, of Teague, Texas, was shot during a home invasion on March 9, 2015, and died of his injuries four days later at Baylor-Scott & White Medical Center in Waco. Born January 6, 1970, in Houston, he grew up in Farrar and Teague and worked for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Chadus Garage, and as a conductor for BNSF Railroad. He enjoyed restoring and driving cars, collecting guns and railroad memorabilia, gardening, and playing with his dog.

Three teenagers — O’Jarion McClenon, Lawson Lee Abram, and Amber Hope Halford — forced entry into his home. Charges were upgraded from aggravated robbery to capital murder after Hurst was shot. Amber Halford, identified as his niece, and Lawson Lee Abram received life sentences without parole. The family said the verdict brought some measure of relief as they continue to honor Doug’s memory.

Did anyone in the Teague area have contact with Doug or know more about his final days that could shed light on what happened?