Jewel Bass was 74 when she was shot to death in her Houston home on August 25, 2011. Police reports say her husband, 81-year-old Johnny Walter Bass, admitted shooting her in the head after an intense argument the night before; he told investigators he was tired of ongoing verbal abuse and disputes, including fights about money. Neighbors reportedly had often heard the couple arguing in their subdivision.

Investigators say Johnny Bass left Jewel’s body in bed for two days before contacting authorities and was arrested and charged with her murder. The case drew attention because of the ages of both parties and the domestic nature of the killing.