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‘Am I gonna do it or not?’: Videos in lawsuit appear to show Houston restaurateur before family killings
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Michael Adkison , as published by Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The lawsuit includes videos as evidence, which were reportedly recorded inside the family's River Oaks home.
A lawsuit has been filed by the parents of Thy Mitchell, accusing her late husband Matthew of planning the killings of her and her family. The lawsuit includes videos as evidence, which were reportedly recorded inside the family's River Oaks home. These videos were submitted by the parents and are said to have been taken in the days leading up to the deaths.
The lawsuit alleges that Matthew was involved in plotting the killings. Further details about the lawsuit and the evidence presented are available from the source, including the content of the videos and the specifics of the allegations against Matthew.
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Category: local Published: July 28, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A lawsuit has been filed by the parents of Thy Mitchell, accusing her late husband Matthew of planning the killings of her and her family. The lawsuit includes videos as evidence, which were…
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