A devastating tragedy unfolded in Hutto, Texas, when 60-year-old Kerry Carter took the lives of a mother and daughter before ending his own. The horrifying scene was discovered after Carter made a chilling 911 call to alert authorities of the murders before taking his own life.
Disturbing 911 Call Leads Police to a Gruesome Scene
On the day of the incident, Kerry Carter called Hutto police with a terrifying message—he had just killed two people and was about to commit suicide. Officers rushed to the scene, but as they arrived at the residence, they heard a single gunshot.
When they cautiously entered the home, they discovered three deceased individuals:
- 58-year-old Deffenia Lynch
- 41-year-old Iosha Shaw
- 60-year-old Kerry Carter
Carter had killed the mother and daughter before turning the gun on himself.
Disturbing Discoveries at the Scene
While searching the home, officers made additional discoveries that suggested Carter may have planned to destroy the crime scene.
- A smoke-filled vehicle was found in the garage, appearing to have been left running in an attempt to fill the space with fumes.
- Accelerants were found both inside the home and the vehicle, raising concerns that Carter may have planned to set the house on fire.
The Hutto Police Department is continuing its investigation to determine a full timeline of events and what may have led to this horrific act.
Community Reacts to the Tragedy
Hutto Police Chief Jeffrey Yarbrough released a statement addressing the impact of this heartbreaking incident:
“This is a devastating situation, and we understand the impact it has on our community. Our hearts go out to the family, friends, and the entire community affected by this tragedy. Incidents like this are extremely rare in Hutto, but when they do happen, we come together to support one another and help those impacted through these difficult times.”
The tight-knit community of Hutto is now left mourning two innocent lives lost in such a horrific manner.
Family Members Begin to Grieve
Loved ones of Deffenia Lynch and Iosha Shaw are struggling to process their loss.
Aubri Taylor, a grieving family member, took to social media to express the family’s heartbreak:
“Please keep my Shaw family in your thoughts and prayers. We lost two sweet souls yesterday; a mother, Daphney Lynch, & her daughter, Iosha Shaw.”
As the family mourns, the community has also begun to offer support and prayers during this unimaginable time.