On January 28, 2023, Michael Sherwood, 60, and his wife, Rene, 56, were found shot to death in their home near Leming, Texas. Their youngest son, Logan, discovered the bodies and called authorities. Both victims had fatal gunshot wounds.

Their other son, Derrick Sean Sherwood, 28, who lived with them, was not at the scene and the family’s 2015 Volkswagen Jetta was missing. Deputies found the vehicle in southeast Atascosa County; a pursuit ended in Live Oak County when Derrick crashed into a fence and fled on foot. After a 10-hour search involving multiple agencies, he was captured near a creek. Two pistols were recovered from the vehicle, one believed to be the murder weapon. Derrick was charged with capital murder and evading arrest.

Michael and Rene had moved to Texas about five years before their deaths; they previously lived in Orcutt, California, where they were active in youth sports while raising their sons. Michael worked for Conoco Oil and as a truck driver, and Rene drove buses for local school districts and Silverado Stages. If anyone knew the Sherwoods or has information about the case, please share what you can.