Texas Murder Pact: 12-Year-Old Girl Shoots Dad, Then Herself in Twisted Plot
A sinister murder pact led to a tragic incident in Texas, where a 12-year-old girl shot her own father before fatally turning the gun on herself. The case has sent shockwaves through the community and raised serious questions about juvenile crime and mental health.
Chilling Details of the Murder Plot
Emma Brown, aged just 12, carried out a carefully planned attack on her family in Poolville, Texas, on September 20, 2022. She shot her 38-year-old father, Daniel Brown, in the stomach at their family home before walking down the driveway and shooting herself in the head. While her father survived the attempted assassination, Emma died two days later in hospital from her self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The Parker County District Attorney's office revealed that Emma had been plotting the murders for several weeks. Her twisted plan extended beyond her father – she intended to kill her entire family and even the family pets before running away to Georgia with a friend.
The Disturbing Last Photo
A chilling photograph emerged showing Emma posing with her father among a table of firearms and ammunition. In what would become the last known photo of the young girl, she can be seen holding rifles and handguns alongside her father, who was legally allowed to store and sell firearms from their home.
Sheriff's deputies responded to the shooting call and found Emma lying in the street with a gunshot wound to her head. Inside the family residence, they discovered her father with a gunshot wound to his abdomen. Investigators quickly determined this was no random act of violence but part of a carefully orchestrated plan.
The Co-Conspirator and Charges
The investigation uncovered that Emma had been in contact with another 12-year-old girl from Lufkin, Texas, regarding the murder plot. While it remains unclear how the two schoolgirls met, authorities confirmed that the second juvenile had also planned to murder her father but did not follow through with her plan.
The unidentified second girl was taken into custody and charged with conspiracy to commit murder. Parker County Sheriff's investigators believe both girls were actively involved in planning the shooting, though only Emma carried out the violent acts at her family home.
Official Statements and Investigation Findings
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office conducted an autopsy and ruled Emma's death a suicide by gunshot wound to the head. A police statement confirmed: "The 12-year-old female juvenile involved in the shooting incident in northwestern Parker County on Sept. 20, 2022, succumbed to her injuries on Sept. 22, at a local hospital."
Regarding her father's condition, authorities noted: "Her father, who was the victim of a gunshot wound to the abdomen was recently released from the hospital is expected to recover."
Community Response and Parental Warnings
Jessica Pebsworth, Director for Lufkin, commented on the case, emphasising the importance of parental vigilance: "I will say that this case is definitely a time to remind parents that it's very important to know who your children are friends with. Whether that's in the classroom, social media apps, Snapchat, TikTok, and then also gaming platforms."
Following the shocking incident, the family home reportedly installed a gate at the front with a 'No Trespassing' sign. An emergency services worker who arrived at the scene was heard saying, "the daughter just shot him," capturing the immediate confusion and horror of the situation.
This tragic case serves as a sobering reminder of the complex issues surrounding juvenile mental health, access to firearms, and the influence of peer relationships on vulnerable young people.
