Antonio Armstrong Jr., a 16 year old boy living in Texas with a loving family. On July 29, 2016, what did he actually do?
Antonio Armstrong, a retired NFL player and his wife Dawn Armstrong had three children together. Their three children lived with them in Houston, Texas, and included their 16-year old son Antonio Armstrong Jr.
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They died in two separate incidents on the 29th of July 2016. One parent, who was found dead in his bedroom by a family member and another in an adjacent hospital later that same night. Not long after, the perpetrator was caught because he lived in the Armstrongs’ home.
Armstrong Jr.’s arrest and subsequent charges of his mother and father’s murders began shortly after the crimes. It would be a seven-year trial. The Armstrongs’ son, now 23, may spend the rest his life in prison.
During the first investigation, in 2016, a motive for the crimes became apparent. Was it exactly? Below, we’ll take a look at the terrifying events that occurred on July 29, 2016.
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Antonio Armstrong Jr.’s motives are quite obvious.
Before the murders the Armstrongs were The parents scolded the son The teenager was expelled for smoking marijuana, failing his classes, and receiving a bad grade. It is more than likely that this led the teenager to take the shocking steps of committing what he believed was the perfect crime to escape with.
This was a Revealed during trial Armstrong Jr. shot a pillow, and blanket in his bedroom with the murder weapon. Prosecutors said he also lit a blaze outside the bedroom of his parents two nights before committing these crimes.
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After days of planning, he shot his parents while they slept with pillows placed over their heads. He would go on to call 911 after the shooting, and write a note that said, “I have been watching you for a long time. Come get me.”
What happened to Antonio Armstrong Jr. was influenced by the mental health of another member of his family?
Other family members can be used as defenses by people accused of crimes. It was the same in this case. The defense at the trial referred to the Armstrongs’ oldest son Josh who had severe mental issues, including schizophrenia and paranoia.
The tactic worked quickly. Medical records, along with a statement from the girlfriend of their oldest son, put to rest this idea.
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Kate Armstrong and her family were found guilty in front of Kate Armstrong and the other members of his family. Kate Armstrong was sentenced to a life term in prison, with the option of parole in 40 years.
Armstrong Jr. is not entitled to the death penalty, as Mark Anthony Duke was and Carlos Hallowell because they committed their crimes while minors.
The verdict will be appealed by him and Rick DeToto. Armstrong Jr., since his 2016 arrest, has maintained his innocence.