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Haltom City Double Murder-Suicide: A Heartbreaking Loss

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A tragic double murder-suicide in Haltom City leaves a six-year-old girl and her mother dead, and the community reeling. The father, struggling with his own fathers death, is suspected of planning the attack during a custody battle. Despite claims of a loving relationship, the incident serves as a grim reminder of how custody disputes can escalate. A GoFundMe for funeral costs has raised over $1,300, with a goal of $6,500. The community mourns, urging us to cherish our loved ones.

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Haltom City Double Murder-Suicide: A Heartbreaking Loss

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Dallas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Haltom City Double Murder-Suicide: A Heartbreaking Loss. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

It's April 1st, welcome in. This is Dallas News Today, where local news meets AI. A heartbreaking double murder, suicide should call some city last Friday, March 27, claiming the lives of six-year-old Nathie Mbouye and her. 33-year-old mother, Rysa Dattakila. Police say Nathie's 30-year-old father, John Mbouye, shot them in a parking lot near Birdville Stadium before turning the gun on himself. This came amid a custody battle between the parents, with cops calling it a planned attack. They also noted John had been struggling after his own father's recent death. Family from John's side told reporters they had no clue about any beef between the couple and said he absolutely cherished his little girl. Meanwhile, Nathie's kindergarten at Cheney Hills Elementary is reeling, with the principal sending a note to parents about the deep pain in their community. Police have been leaving flowers and stuffed animals right at the spot. A goal fund me's up for Nathie's funeral costs, pulling in over $1,300 so far, toward

a $6,500 goal. As the family asks for space to grieve this unimaginable loss, it's a stark reminder of how custody fights can turn deadly, hug your loved ones tight.

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