{"id":918143,"date":"2026-07-07T07:45:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T07:45:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/918143\/"},"modified":"2026-07-07T07:45:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T07:45:16","slug":"bexar-county-records-4-suspected-domestic-violence-murder-suicides-in-less-than-3-weeks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/918143\/","title":{"rendered":"Bexar County records 4 suspected domestic violence murder-suicides in less than 3 weeks"},"content":{"rendered":"

BEXAR COUNTY, Texas<\/strong> \u2013 Bexar County has recorded four suspected domestic violence murder-suicides in less than three weeks. It\u2019s a number Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar called shocking over the weekend, saying half the homicides in his county this year are now domestic violence-related.<\/p>\n

The latest victim of that violence is Ana Rennie, 55, who her family said was an adored mother.<\/p>\n

Her family told KSAT she was a skilled surgical technician at North Central Baptist, and loved her four children and eight grandchildren.<\/p>\n

Ana Rennie, 55. (KSAT)<\/p>\n

Rennie\u2019s life ended tragically Friday<\/a>, July 3, when the Bexar County Sheriff\u2019s Office said she was killed in a murder-suicide.<\/p>\n

Her husband of three years, Robert James Rennie, shot and killed her, then turned the gun on himself.<\/p>\n

Ana Rennie, 55. (KSAT)<\/p>\n

Her family said there were red flags of abuse in the relationship.<\/p>\n

\u201cDomestic violence abusers are masters at getting in the head of a victim and manipulating them and making them believe that, \u2018Look, you can never leave me. You can never lead this life. If you leave … Your life\u2019s gonna be a failure,\u2019\u201d Salazar said.<\/p>\n

Salazar confirmed online records that show Robert Rennie was charged in 2025 with assaulting and injuring a family member.<\/p>\n

Bexar County further confirmed that on Sept. 19, 2025, at approximately 9:47 p.m., deputies arrived at the house and concluded that Robert Rennie assaulted Ana Rennie by twisting her arm during a verbal argument, and he was taken into custody for assault. At the time, Ana Rennie did not want to pursue criminal charges against him.<\/p>\n

Salazar confirmed that the case was dismissed due to a missing witness.<\/p>\n

That situation is something experts said is extremely common in dangerous, abusive relationships, where threats keep a survivor from cooperating with law enforcement, even if they want to.<\/p>\n

It was the same story with the Stone Oak shooter<\/a> from the murder-suicide on June 19.<\/p>\n

The San Antonio Police Department said Albert Richter killed his wife Brianna Richter and shot an officer before turning the gun on himself.<\/p>\n

Albert Richter had family violence charges dropped before the shooting also because of a missing witness.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is an escalating crime that will continue to escalate until such time as somebody loses their life, as we\u2019ve seen in so many cases,\u201d Salazar said.<\/p>\n

Salazar and other advocates want survivors to know there are resources to help them get out safely, no matter how dangerous the situation is.<\/p>\n

KSAT created a <\/b>list of resources<\/b><\/a> on its <\/b>Domestic Violence webpage<\/b><\/a>, which also explains how to identify different types of abuse.<\/b><\/p>\n

If it\u2019s an emergency, text or call 911. For wrap-around services, including the Battered Women and Children\u2019s Shelter, call <\/b>Family Violence Prevention Services <\/b><\/a>at (210) 733-8810.<\/b><\/p>\n

You can also contact the <\/b>Bexar County Family Justice Center<\/b><\/a>, which also provides wrap-around services at (210) 631-0100.<\/b><\/p>\n

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