James Martin Jimmy Joste, a 55-year-old from Austin, Texas, was shot to death in his Southwest Austin home on July 21, 2004. He was known locally for his work in the oil industry and was remembered at a memorial attended by many friends and family; he is survived by his son, John Chandler Joste, and an educational fund was established in his name.

Rhonda Glover, described as Joste’s longtime girlfriend, was arrested six days after the killing. Prosecutors said Glover had taken firearms training and practiced shooting the day of the incident, and they argued she killed Joste after growing tired of him and draining him financially. Glover claimed self-defense, but a jury convicted her of murder after less than two hours of deliberation; she was sentenced to 46 years in prison.

The couple’s relationship was reported to have included delusional behavior, drug use, excessive drinking, and domestic abuse. The conviction and sentence were later upheld by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.