Franklin Frakes, 72, and his wife, Florentina, were found shot to death inside their home on Fitzwater Drive in Spring, Texas, on May 16, 2025. Deputies who entered the residence the next evening described a violent scene and reported both victims had multiple gunshot wounds; early accounts said the killings occurred the night before. Neighbors had not reported anything unusual in the family’s quiet neighborhood before the discovery.

Investigators soon focused on the couple’s 39-year-old son, Benjamin Frakes, alleging he forced his way into the house and opened fire after an argument over money. Prosecutors say Benjamin shot Florentina first, that Franklin fought back and wounded his son during the struggle, and that Benjamin then fled, pawning his father’s watch before disappearing. Deputies arrested Benjamin at the Dog House Poker Club on May 21 and charged him with two counts of capital murder; officers reported finding controlled substances on him at the time. Bond was set at $5 million and prosecutors outlined a history of family conflict and an alleged financial motive.

Are there readers who knew the Frakes family or who have information about the events leading up to May 16, 2025?