BREAKING: Hays County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Suspects In Buda Murder Investigation

Investigators learned that subsequent to a physical altercation in the home, Brandon Fontenette had been shot multiple times with an “Airsoft BB gun” and stabbed one time at approximately 4:00 a.m. on July 26th.

On July 26, 2018 at 7:51 a.m., Hays County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 200 block of Brandon’s Way in Buda, Hays County Texas for a Welfare Concern.

Upon arrival, officers encountered the homeowners who allowed officers access to the residence. Brandon Lamont Fontenette (black male, 36 years of age of Austin) was located deceased inside with traumatic injuries.

A post mortem examination was conducted by Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office and the death was ruled a homicide.

After a comprehensive investigation, officers have obtained warrants from Justice of Peace, Precinct 2, Beth Smith for:

Mark James Stevens, white male, 38 years of age of Buda

AND

Jeanette Lauralee Stevens, white female, 38 years of age of Buda

They were arrested on December 18, 2018 for the offense of:

Murder, Felony 1

Investigators learned that subsequent to a physical altercation in the home, Brandon Fontenette had been shot multiple times with an “Airsoft BB gun” and stabbed one time at approximately 4:00 a.m. on July 26th.

He died from the knife wound with no efforts at resuscitation or medical intervention where he remained with the Stevens family asleep in the house until law enforcement arrived at the home at 8:00 a.m.

Law enforcement conducted multiple witness interviews, effected several search warrants and obtained forensic medical evidence that contradicted the scenario relayed by Mark and Jeannette Stevens that led to their arrest.

Currently, they are in the custody of the Hays County Jail with a bond set at $250,000 each.