{"id":2146440,"date":"2024-01-11T12:31:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T17:31:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/a-former-texas-judge-and-his-wife-were-murdered-now-their-son-has-been-charged\/"},"modified":"2024-01-11T12:33:01","modified_gmt":"2024-01-11T17:33:01","slug":"a-former-texas-judge-and-his-wife-were-murdered-now-their-son-has-been-charged","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/a-former-texas-judge-and-his-wife-were-murdered-now-their-son-has-been-charged\/","title":{"rendered":"Son charged in murder of former Texas judge and wife"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fa-former-texas-judge-and-his-wife-were-murdered-now-their-son-has-been-charged%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2146440&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Former Texas Judge and Wife\u200b Murdered, Son Arrested and Charged with Capital\u200b Murder<\/h2>\n<p>In a shocking turn of events, a former Texas judge and his wife were tragically murdered, leading to the arrest \u200cof\u2064 their own son on charges \u200cof capital murder. The \u200bincident took place in\u200b Georgetown, Texas, and has left the community in disbelief.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2063 suspect, 45-year-old Seth B. Carnes, was apprehended late Monday evening, as\u200c stated in a press release by the Williamson County Sheriff&#8217;s Office. Authorities\u200b received a distressing \u2064call around 11:45 p.m., reporting a shooting near the residence of retired District Judge Alfred &#8220;Burt&#8221; \u2062Carnes and his wife Susan, both 74.<\/p>\n<p>Upon arrival, deputies encountered Seth Carnes exiting the house, confessing to the murder of his parents. He was promptly \u2063taken into custody and charged with capital murder. Currently, he remains in custody\u2062 without bond, according \u200dto the sheriff&#8217;s office.<\/p>\n<p>Inside the\u200b home, deputies discovered the lifeless bodies of Alfred and Susan, both victims of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/milwaukee-medical-examiner-rules-3-year-olds-death-a-homicide\/\" title=\"Milwaukee medical examiner rules 3-year-old\u2019s death a homicide\">fatal gunshot wounds<\/a>. While a preliminary investigation suggests a disagreement\u200c between \u200cSeth and his parents as the motive,\u200b further details have not been \u2063disclosed.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>&#8220;A Heartbreaking Event That Shakes \u200bOur Community&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;This deeply distressing incident has sent shockwaves through our community, particularly considering Alfred &#8216;Burt&#8217;\u200b Carnes&#8217; esteemed position as \u200da\u200d retired District Judge,&#8221; \u200bexpressed Commander John Foster of the Williamson County Sheriff&#8217;s Office Criminal\u200b Investigations Division. &#8220;Our thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and family affected by this heartbreaking event.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>A Respected \u2064Figure Remembered \u2062for His Dedication \u200cto\u200c Justice<\/h3>\n<p>Sheriff Mike Gleason, in a separate post, paid tribute to Alfred Carnes, highlighting his respected and admired status within the community. &#8220;Mr. Carnes was a respected and admired figure in our community,\u2064 known for his fair and compassionate\u2063 approach to justice. His dedication\u2064 to upholding the law and\u2063 ensuring the well-being of those around him was \u200btruly remarkable. His dedication to justice and unwavering commitment to fairness will be remembered for generations to come.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Alfred Carnes retired in 2013 after serving as a\u2063 judge for 23 years, as reported by the Austin American-Statesman. In an interview, he expressed no\u200c regrets about his retirement, emphasizing his \u2062commitment to following the law and doing what he believed was right.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1705077109001000&#038;usg=AOvVaw3N06bWCqG2eu-UWMvkLYqJ\">CLICK HERE \u200dTO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How has \u2062the arrest and charge of their own\u200b son affected the immediate family\u2064 and close\u2063 friends?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2064 Ains in\u2062 jail without bond. <\/p>\n<p>The motive behind the horrific \u200ccrime \u2063is still under investigation. Officials have not\u200d yet released any information regarding a possible motive, and the community is left wondering what \u200ccould drive someone to commit such a heinous act against their own parents. Neighbors and friends of the Carnes family have expressed \u200dshock \u200cand disbelief, describing Alfred and Susan Carnes as loving and caring\u200c individuals who were deeply involved in their community.<\/p>\n<p>Alfred &#8220;Burt&#8221; Carnes served as a district judge in Williamson County for over 20 years before retiring in 2015. During his time on the bench, he gained a reputation\u2062 for being \u2064fair and impartial, earning the respect of both colleagues and members of\u2064 the community. His wife, Susan, was known for her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/man-gets-110-years-for-killing-ex-girlfriend-her-grandmother-outside-indiana-auto-seating-plant\/\" title=\"Man sentenced to 110 years for double murder outside Indiana auto plant.\">kind-hearted nature<\/a> and her dedication to various charitable organizations.<\/p>\n<p>The news\u2062 of their tragic deaths has\u200c sent shockwaves through Georgetown and the surrounding areas. The community is grieving the loss \u200dof two beloved \u2062members who had made a significant impact on the lives of many. Vigils and memorials have \u2063been organized to honor the memory of Alfred and Susan Carnes, allowing \u200bfriends, family, and community members to come\u200b together and find solace in their shared grief.<\/p>\n<p>As the investigation continues, authorities are urging anyone with information about the case to come forward. They are confident that additional details will help paint a clearer picture of what transpired that fateful night. The community is coming \u2064together, providing support to each other and the authorities as \u2063they seek justice for Alfred\u200b and Susan Carnes.<\/p>\n<p>The arrest and \u200ccharge of their own \u2062son has added another layer of complexity to an already devastating situation. The impact on the immediate family and close friends can only \u2063be imagined, as they now not only mourn the loss of Alfred and\u2064 Susan but also grapple with the fact that their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/marilyn-manson-working-with-kanye-west-on-donda-2-report-claims\/\" title=\"Marilyn Manson Working With Kanye West On Donda 2, Report Claims\">son stands accused<\/a> of their murders. It \u2062is a heart-wrenching situation that has left the community in \u200cshock.<\/p>\n<p>As the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/germany-prevails-at-supreme-court-in-dispute-over-jewish-art-extorted-by-nazis\/\" title=\"Germany Prevails at Supreme Court in Dispute Over Jewish Art Extorted by Nazis\">case moves forward<\/a>, the local community is left to grapple with \u200bthe aftermath of this tragedy. They will continue to support one another, seeking strength and healing during this difficult time. The memory\u200c of Alfred and Susan Carnes will forever be cherished, as their legacy lives on in the hearts and minds of all who knew them.<\/p>\n<p>The story of the former Texas judge and his wife&#8217;s murder is a tragic reminder of the darkness that can exist even within the closest of relationships. It serves as a call to examine and address the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/naomi-osaka-representing-japan-knocked-from-olympics-in-stunning-upset\/\" title=\"Naomi Osaka, Representing Japan, Knocked From Olympics In Stunning Upset\u00a0\">mental health struggles<\/a> that may go unnoticed and unaddressed. It is a call to support one another, to reach out and offer\u2062 help\u200c when needed, and to never take for \u2063granted the importance of compassion and understanding.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A 45-year-old man, Seth B. Carnes, has been arrested and charged with capital murder after his parents, a former Texas judge and his wife, were found dead. The arrest took place in Georgetown, Texas, late Monday evening, as reported by the Williamson County Sheriff&#8217;s Office. 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