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Houston Mom, Children Found Dead in Tragic Home Incident
6 May
Summary
- Thy Mitchell and her two children were fatally shot in their Houston home.
- Investigators believe Thy's husband killed them before dying by suicide.
- Thy Mitchell was an award-winning restaurateur and recognized business leader.
A profound loss has befallen Houston as Thy Mitchell, 39, and her two young children, Maya, 8, and Max, 4, were discovered deceased in their home on Monday, May 4. Authorities have determined that Thy's husband and the children's father, 52-year-old Matthew Mitchell, was responsible for their deaths before he died by suicide.
Police were alerted to the situation after welfare checks were requested by the children's babysitter and a family relative who had not heard from the family since the previous evening.
Thy Mitchell was a distinguished figure in Houston's business community. She was recognized as a Restaurateur of the Year in September 2025 and was honored at the Women Who Mean Business event in 2023.
Colleagues remember her fondly, describing her as a community-focused leader who fostered welcoming environments. The motive behind the husband's actions remains under investigation.
