{"id":2330945,"date":"2024-08-26T10:58:01","date_gmt":"2024-08-26T14:58:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wealthy-texas-attorney-killed-by-his-own-wife-who-then-pulled-trigger-on-herself-in-horrifying-bloodbath-report\/"},"modified":"2024-08-26T11:00:04","modified_gmt":"2024-08-26T15:00:04","slug":"wealthy-texas-attorney-killed-by-his-own-wife-who-then-pulled-trigger-on-herself-in-horrifying-bloodbath-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wealthy-texas-attorney-killed-by-his-own-wife-who-then-pulled-trigger-on-herself-in-horrifying-bloodbath-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Wealthy Texas Attorney Killed by His Own Wife, Who Then Pulled Trigger on Herself in Horrifying Bloodbath: Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">36<\/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%2Fwealthy-texas-attorney-killed-by-his-own-wife-who-then-pulled-trigger-on-herself-in-horrifying-bloodbath-report%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=2330945&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--><p>In\u200d a \u200btragic incident in Shavano Park, Texas, police have ruled the deaths of 61-year-old attorney Jerry Hernandez\u200b and his 52-year-old wife Sonia Hernandez as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/remembering-9-11-20-years-later\/\" title=\"Remembering 9\/11, 20 years later\">murder-suicide<\/a>. On August 23, 2024, their bodies were discovered in their $1.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pornhub-founders-16-million-mansion-razed-in-massive-fire-arson-suspected\/\" title=\"Pornhub Founder\u2019s  Million Mansion Razed In Massive Fire, Arson Suspected\">6 million home<\/a>, \u200bwith \u2063Jerry shot multiple \u200ctimes and Sonia dying from a \u2064single self<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/8-injured-1-suspect-in-custody-following-shooting-at-philadelphia-transportation-station\/\" title=\"8 injured, 1 suspect in custody following shooting at Philadelphia transportation station\">-inflicted gunshot wound<\/a>. Authorities were alerted by a caretaker\u200d who\u200b heard gunshots and was unable to contact anyone inside the\u2063 house. Jerry Hernandez had a long career as \u2062a \u200clawyer, and Sonia owned a beauty boutique. The couple leaves behind a daughter, Bianca Rose, aged 25. The\u200c Davis Law Firm, where Jerry worked, expressed deep \u2063condolences, \u200chighlighting the shock and\u2064 loss felt by\u2063 the legal community in San Antonio.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section>\n<p>Police are calling the deaths of a prominent Texas attorney and his wife a murder-suicide.<\/p>\n<p>On Wednesday, the bodies of 61-year-old Jerry Hernandez and 52-year-old Sonia Hernandez were found at their home according to <a href=\"https:\/\/news4sanantonio.com\/news\/local\/couple-found-dead-in-shavano-park-home-in-apparent-murder-suicide-bexar-county-police-investigation-bodies-medical-examiner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WOAI-TV<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Jerry&nbsp;Hernandez, whose death was ruled a homicide, was shot <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/unheard-murder-suicide-details-disturb-sheriff-small-town\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">multiple times<\/a>, according to the San Antonio <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expressnews.com\/news\/article\/shavano-park-police-murder-suicide-19717160.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Express-News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Sonia Hernandez died of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/family-of-slain-maga-supporter-aaron-danielson-sues-city-of-portland-mayor-ted-wheeler\/\" title=\"Family of slain MAGA supporter Aaron Danielson sues city of Portland, Mayor Ted Wheeler\">single gunshot wound<\/a> in what was ruled a suicide.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Texas lawyer Jerry Hernandez killed by wife in apparent murder-suicide inside $1.6M home <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/CNuMjL3l5I\">https:\/\/t.co\/CNuMjL3l5I<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/r1kDRDcyEy\">pic.twitter.com\/r1kDRDcyEy<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; New York Post (@nypost) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nypost\/status\/1826908679263686889?\">August 23, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>  <script> \t\t\t\tif( ! getCookie( 'ff_subbed' ) ) if( typeof FFADS.replace_ict !='undefined' ) if( FFADS.replace_ict ) eval( FFADS.replace_ict ); \t\t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>A report from <a href=\"https:\/\/news4sanantonio.com\/news\/local\/shavano-park-tragedy-police-uncover-new-details-in-couples-murder-suicide-texas-bexar-county-police-investigation-handgun-evidence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WOAI-TV<\/a> said that officers were called by a caretaker for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/capital-gains-tax-pushes-washington-to-third-worst-state-for-retirees-survey-says-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Capital gains tax pushes Washington to third-worst state for retirees, survey says - Washington Examiner\">homeowner&#038;rsquo<\/a>;s daughter after hearing &ldquo;several pops&rdquo; that could have been shots.<\/p>\n<p>When the caretaker could not contact anyone in the house, she called the police.<\/p>\n<p>The report said Jerry Hernandez was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/authorities-investigate-potential-murder-suicide-case-surrounding-lottery-winner-daughter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shot three times<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Police said they had been called to the couple&rsquo;s $1.6 million home just before 8 a.m., according to the U.K.&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/news\/article-13771465\/Texas-lawyer-homicide-wife-mansion.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daily Mail<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Jerry Hernandez had been a lawyer for more than 30 years.<\/p>\n<p>Sonia Hernandez was the owner of a beauty boutique. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/report-news-anchor-killed-attempted-murder-suicide-many-tears-newsroom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">couple<\/a> have a daughter, Bianca Rose, 25.<\/p>\n<p>The Davis Law Firm said Jerry Hernandez worked for the firm, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/news\/local\/2024\/08\/23\/man-woman-found-dead-in-apparent-murder-suicide-in-shavano-park-identified\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KSAT-TV<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We were deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of our colleague, Jerry Hernandez, and our deepest sympathies are with the Hernandez family during this incredibly difficult time,&rdquo; its statement said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We are still awaiting details, as this unexpected loss came as a shock. As we take time to process this news, our priority will be to offer support as we cope with this tragic loss together.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Personal injury lawyer Rudy Vasquez, who said he knew Jerry Hernandez, said news of the murder-suicide &ldquo;was like a gut punch,&rdquo; according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kens5.com\/article\/news\/crime\/sa-attorneys--thoughts-on-colleague-killed-in-shavano-park-murder-suicide\/273-ad6bc678-7d00-426d-91b6-071bd8ee6176\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KENS-TV<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">&#127482;&#127480; TEXAS LAWYER KILLED BY WIFE<\/p>\n<p>Jerry Hernandez, 61, was shot by his wife Sonia, 52, in their $1.6 million Shavano Park home before she turned the weapon on herself.<\/p>\n<p>Police responded to reports of gunshots, finding both dead at the scene.<\/p>\n<p>The Bexar County Medical Examiner&rsquo;s&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3vaOr1jFY1\">pic.twitter.com\/3vaOr1jFY1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MarioNawfal\/status\/1826858936516960661?\">August 23, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Jerry&rsquo;s loss was like a profound loss on the lawyers that do the type of work that we do in San Antonio. It was very sudden, and we lost a real warrior,&rdquo; Vasquez said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;He inspired a bunch of young lawyers. 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On Wednesday, the bodies of 61-year-old Jerry Hernandez and 52-year-old Sonia Hernandez were discovered in their residence, as reported by WOAI-TV. Jerry&#8217;s death has been classified as a homicide due to multiple gunshot wounds, while Sonia&#8217;s death was determined to be a suicide from a single gunshot wound, according to the San Antonio Express-News.<\/p>\n<p>A caretaker for the couple\u2019s daughter alerted police after hearing several loud noises that sounded like gunshots. When she was unable to reach anyone inside the house, she contacted law enforcement. Reports indicate that Jerry Hernandez had been shot three times. Police arrived at their $1.6 million home shortly before 8 a.m., according to the U.K.&#8217;s Daily Mail.<\/p>\n<p>Jerry Hernandez had over three decades of experience as an attorney, while Sonia owned a beauty boutique. They have one daughter named Bianca Rose, who is 25 years old. The Davis Law Firm confirmed that Jerry worked there and expressed deep sorrow over his unexpected passing in their statement: \u201cWe were deeply saddened to learn of our colleague\u2019s sudden passing&#8230; Our deepest sympathies are with the Hernandez family during this incredibly difficult time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Personal injury lawyer Rudy Vasquez described hearing about this incident as &#8220;like a gut punch,&#8221; emphasizing how significant Jerry&#8217;s loss is felt among fellow lawyers in San Antonio: \u201cIt was very sudden, and we lost a real warrior&#8230; He inspired many young lawyers.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2330946,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Jerry-Hernandez.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[4930,7204,13565,3694],"class_list":["post-2330945","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-attorney","tag-crime","tag-murder-suicide","tag-texas"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Jerry-Hernandez.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2330945","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2330945"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2330945\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2330946"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2330945"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2330945"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2330945"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}