TIMOTHY PARLIN | ‘I Stabbed Her In The Neck’: Killer Caught After Neighbor Records Him In Incriminating Video | Will Serve LWOP For Two Burglaries, Murders In 2014 | Autographed Letter, Signed

Timothy Parlin. Autographed Letter, Signed. Handwritten, Commercial #10 (4.125 × 9.5 envelope). North Texas, TX. September 23, 2024. Content unknown. SEALED.

The trial began in May 2018, and after ten days, a Travis County jury found Parlin guilty on all charges. The jury reached a verdict in less than three hours, sentencing him to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The prosecution produced evidence, including Parlin's confessions and remarks about organizing the burglaries and murders. The defense asserted Parlin's innocence, arguing that he was not the perpetrator of the murders.

Shawn Gant-Benalcazar, Parlin's accomplice, also faced accusations related to the murders. His trial resulted in a mistrial, but he was later convicted. The First Court of Appeals in Houston upheld Parlin's conviction in November 2019.

The murders had a profound impact on the Austin community, especially on the families of the victims. Kathy Blair's family expressed relief and closure following Parlin's conviction, emphasizing the value of justice and the community's resiliency in the face of such devastating incidents.

In 2014, Timothy Parlin and Shawn Gant-Benalcazar killed Kathy Blair, as well as Sidney and Billie Shelton. The motive behind the crimes was burglary, with Blair being killed during a home invasion and the Sheltons murdered in a comparable incident. Prosecutors provided evidence indicating that Parlin and Gant-Benalcazar planned the crimes and used violence to confront the victims. Parlin's confessions and statements were critical in determining their intentions and plans.

Kathy Blair and the Shelton couple's killings were investigated using a variety of investigative tactics and evidence collection methods. The initial inquiry uncovered parallels in the crime scenes, pointing to a possible link between the incidents. Surveillance footage, including a thermal camera caught near Kathy Blair's home, helped identify the perpetrators' vehicle. A pawn shop receipt linked Parlin to the stolen goods. Parlin originally gave a bogus alibi but eventually acknowledged to the burglaries and helping Gant-Benalcazar commit the murders. His confessions were critical in determining their involvement and strategy. The analysis of the blood in the vehicle and other physical evidence from the crime scenes definitively linked them to the crimes. Timothy Parlin and Shawn Gant-Benalcazar's arrest and conviction for the killings were the result of these efforts and evidence collection.

Timothy Parlin and Shawn Gant-Benalcazar had a prior connection through Gant-Benalcazar's sister, who had a previous relationship with a woman whose ex-husband was a victim of a burglary Parlin was linked to. Their friendship led to their involvement in burglary and later killings, with Parlin's criminal experience pushing Gant-Benalcazar to take part in the crimes.

Television dramas and documentaries have focused on Timothy Parlin's murders. A Time to Kill: Serial Killer Svengali on Investigation Discovery follows the murders of Kathy Blair and the Shelton couple, while 48 Hours The Shape of a Killer on CBS includes interviews with Parlin and Gant-Benalcazar, who provide insights into the investigation, trials, evidence, and legal proceedings. Both shows offer crucial insights into Timothy Parlin's case.

• VIDEO: The Shape of a Killer | Full Episode | https://youtu.be/nuee8RLjpBE

• VIDEO: Interrogation of Serial Killer (Timothy Parlin) Part 1 | https://youtu.be/7Jl0o3kw0I4

• VIDEO: (Part 2) Interrogation of Serial Killer (Timothy Parlin) | https://youtu.be/YUZQohuioz0

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