Central Texan Dies In Double-Murder Suicide
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(November 11, 2008) - Police in Dallas say it appears a Lacy-Lakeview man shot and killed his estranged wife and her mother before killing himself in far east Dallas.

Police believe it happened sometime between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Tuesday.

Police say 26-year-old Keith Lewis Hill of Lacy Lakeview was dead in the house with a rifle nearby.

There were no signs of forced entry.

Janice Hill and her 52-year-old mother, Jeanne Carroll, were also dead.

Hill’s grandmother was also in the house, but slept through the shootings because she is hard of hearing.

In an exclusive interview with News 10, Hill's sister, Sherrie Bonilla said family members aren’t sure what went wrong.

"He was just a good guy, he had a lot going for him. He felt he had to go to that and I suppose, but we're just really hurt. We don't have any answers."

Hill was arrested last month on a domestic violence charge in Grand Prairie, police said.

Janice Hill sought an emergency restraining order against the man about two weeks ago.

Hill’s grandmother found the bodies.
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Posted by: Donna Hill Location: Waco on Nov 19, 2008 at 06:46 AM
Victoria I wish it had been me who he had taken with him. Does that make it any better? David he may have towered over her but he loved her to the very end & you have your facts wrong about the shooting. To the rest of you who think I am seeking pity, no I am seeking answers as you are too. And I cry for them all daily and wish it had been me instead. Then you all would be happy. Appalled, yes we are his relatives he was born at 1:48am weighing 9.8lbs want a dna test for proof? Hateful heartless jerks. I loved my son as much as you cared for your side.I dont see it as taking sides, if the Carrolls see this I am as broken as you, this was something we didnt see comming and we too loved Janice. My prayers are with you too. Donna
Posted by: Appalled Location: Waco on Nov 17, 2008 at 06:43 PM
Do you really think these people are Keith's relatives? Would you be blogging at a time like this? I think some people don't have anything better to do than stir up trouble.
Posted by: david Location: austin on Nov 15, 2008 at 06:42 PM
Wow, I cannot believe these comments; many of you are flat crazy. I knew Janice very well. First you say she abused him (he towed over her!). Second you say he was a great guy. I usually don't call people great guys who shoot one of my friends in the head twice and end her life. Then just for kicks he shoots her mom in the head and kills her too. For a moment, I believe the Hill family needs to stop this pity party and wake up to the reality that their family member is a cold killer and a coward at that. A coward to kill defenseless people and then kill himself. These messages are sick, sick sick to defend this situation from the Hill point of view.
Posted by: Victoria Baumann Location: Indiana on Nov 15, 2008 at 12:10 PM
Most of you people commenting on here don't even know how this tradgedy has affected so many people you are not even aware of, the victims of this murder are my family by marriage, mothers, children, fathers and many loved ones are forever changed by this event so for Kieths mother maybe he should have done this to you and yours. I love my family and to the survived daughter may God provide peace and comfort to you for your lose.......VICTORIA ( Indiana )
Posted by: Keith's mother Location: Waco on Nov 14, 2008 at 12:23 AM
For those judging my son & my family you will all be in my prayers. I am going through one of the hardest times in my life. Keith was really a sweet & kind person. What happened that morning I can only guess about. Something snapped in him, maybe it was something I did in rearing him, that is my cross to bear, but I will tell you this, he was always helpful to me, & he always helped his grandparents too. He wanted do good things, & I wish I knew what happened. But I am asking you please let me put my son to rest, & remember that at one point he was my little boy, & it is painful enough to do what I am doing without the cruel comments I have read. Please, just let me tend to my baby’s arrangements without having to hear hurtful comments. The TV is doing plenty to tear my heart apart as is. Thank you to those who have left kind comments they are appreciated. If I had known this was about to happen I would have tried to stop it, but unfortunately I did not know.
Posted by: Me Location: waco on Nov 13, 2008 at 04:56 PM
Sherri sound like your wanting attention...what your brother did was wrong no matter what said. No one has the right to taker another ones life period. He could of taken his own and left it at that. he didn't have to take the other two with him. Seems like this marriage was doomed anyway.
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 13, 2008 at 03:52 PM
I would bet that the other side of the family with two murdered, would have a different view. Why do people talk to news reporters then complain about the comments on the forum about the report?
Posted by: Kellie Totty Location: waco on Nov 13, 2008 at 02:56 PM
Sherrie baby dont worry about what these people say they did not knw Keith the way we did they are not god they have NO RIGHT to JUDGE him and as far as the burn baby burn comment pump the brakes you have no idea what really happened none of you do i have knwn Keith for along time his sisters are my best friends his family is great they have always made me feel welcomed and apart of the fam so i guess you can say Keith was my brother too, he was a son, brother, uncle, and friend to many so before you judge take a step back and judge your self the hateful comments suck em and swallow thats not what anyone needs right now my prayers are with all involved god bless the Hill family R.I.P. Keith Hill you will be missed!!!! I love you!!!
Posted by: A Friend Location: Waco on Nov 13, 2008 at 08:57 AM
Well Said Sherrie!!!! I hope all of you with something negative to say, feel really good about yourselves! You're bashing this guy (That you probably NEVER EVEN KNEW!!)... Who are YOU to judge anyone? Yes this was unfortunate, it's a sad situation for all that was involved. But how much better are you for kicking someone while they are down? I hope you feel better about yourselves! The Hill family is going through enough right now and the LAST thing ANYONE needs is for you "The Public" to judge them!!! HOW DARE YOU!!!!!!!!! How you feel if this were you? How would you handle dealing with death and people telling you OH... They're Going to Hell and HE/SHE was a BAD person... This could have happened to ANYONE'S family members! You may not think so, WE didnt think Keith was ever capeable of this, but it happened anyway! NO ONE knows what went on in his mind or what happend that day... And we NEVER will!!! I pray that GOD comforts everyone envolved with unbelieveable peace!!
Posted by: Sherrie Location: waco on Nov 12, 2008 at 11:29 PM
As well. But Thank You to all the positive thoughts my family and Janices family need them we both have to deal with the unanswered and what ifs. We all have a lot to think about and there were no children for the couple just nieces and nephews. three people lost for love and misunderstanding I guess but as I said earlier I dont know and If you do please tell me what was in his mind last I checked I couldnt read minds and I pray that God will handle this but for the burn comment "let those without sin cast the first stone" so I guess my lord has made himself in you! so Please forgive me for the thought I have for you as a person right this minute.We will put our faith in him and cope. Lord give me the strength to carry my family through this for they are weak and beaten inside. Sherrie
Posted by: Sherrie Location: Waco on Nov 12, 2008 at 11:21 PM
As some have been well whats the word rude I did not EVER condone my brothers actions I simply want everyone to know he was a good guy and for whatever reason he made that desision. Your right he had no right to play"GOD" i agree but do you know what was going through his mind Monday if you do please please let me know because I sure the hell dont. I had to plan a funeral and talk to a dectective who bless his heart had to tell me the horrible details TRUTH my brother loved his wife FACT he thought it would work no matter how bad things had become I believe he truely thought there was hope for their marriage. Yeah Im BRAVE I have to be He will always be remembered as a honest loving brother a ear to listen to my problems a fun uncle who flew his niece and nephew through the yard at warp speed because they loved it. And her family has all my sadness We never in a million years thought this could have even been in his mind as for the mom I believe he had a bad relationship with her
Posted by: MMH Location: BELTON on Nov 12, 2008 at 10:32 PM
I was in an abusive relationship for 7 years. He was verbally abusive. I was never an abusive type person until him. I became physically abusive because he had a way of backing me into a corner to such a point that I would come out fighting mad and seeing red. Imagine this: 5 ft female weighing no more than 105 lbs beating the crap out of a 6ft 240 lbs man and almost going to jail over it! When you get beatin down to your lowest point, it's hard to crawl out and think better of yourself. I finally did it, though. And please, do not judge me. Unless and until you go through it you have no idea how you will react. It's apparent that, in this relationship, oil and water were trying to mix. Some people just do not belong together....period. They may be completely different with someone else. My prayers to the families involved.
Posted by: Tony Location: Waco on Nov 12, 2008 at 08:47 PM
Sherrie and Tina, I hope you get through this ok! I knew Keith for 11 years of my life and never would have thought him to do this. He was a good person and never really seemed to be violent. He nor did the others deserve this. Your brother was a good man but this was an act of selfishness on his part. Good luck to the Hill family and I hope god is with you through the grieving.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: waco on Nov 12, 2008 at 03:27 PM
Even though she quote unquote abuse him that doesn't give him the right to take another persons life he played god. yall can sugar coat it howeer yall want its wrong that's not love to me that being selfish. sorry
Posted by: A Friend Location: Waco on Nov 12, 2008 at 02:35 PM
Sherrie, I am SOOO SORRY for your loss!!! I knew Keith and I can HONESTLY say that I have NEVER known him to be a violent person! He worked with my ex-husband and we would talk of him and he would say things like, Keith was soo funny today he did this or said that. When I heard about what happened, my heart stopped!! I'm STILL in shock! I am SOO sorry this happened and everyone affected will be in my heart and my family's prayers!! I heard about her being unfaithful to him and about her calling him to antagonize him, that was wrong, but no one deserves this! I will ALWAYS remember Keith as a Good Person!
Posted by: mc Location: waco on Nov 12, 2008 at 01:25 PM
no one has the right to take another one life...
Posted by: LC #55 Location: Waco on Nov 12, 2008 at 12:27 PM
Sherrie, you and your family are in my prayers! If you need anything, please let me know ok? Let me help you get through this! Hugs to all of you, including her family.
Posted by: Heart-Of-Texas Location: Waco on Nov 12, 2008 at 12:04 PM
I'm very sorry things have to come to this. Prayers to the Families/Friends. Back-To-The-Future!!
Posted by: From 'round Here Location: Gatesville on Nov 12, 2008 at 11:07 AM
Sherrie, I am terribly sorry for what your family must be going through. Please ignore any judging comments you may read on here...Only God can judge. To think that murder and suicide were his only way to go...how horrific for him. The way he really needed to go was Jesus. I'll pray for your family. Hopefully your family can one day find peace.
Posted by: No Name Location: No Location on Nov 12, 2008 at 10:10 AM
My sister shot and killed herself with my father's deer rifle when she was just fourteen years old. I still miss her and I will never understand why she left me alone. Suicide is never the answer.
Posted by: BMW Location: TX on Nov 12, 2008 at 09:40 AM
WHAT A SICK JERK!!!! AND FOR THE SISTER (sherrie)YOUR BROTHER WAS VERY WRONG TO DO THIS!! ANYWAY GOD HAS A PLAN AND YOUR BROTHER WILL REALLY GET WHAT IS COMING TO HIM,BECAUSE HE TOOK THE SISSY WAY OUT,BURN BABY BURN!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Brenda R. Location: Waco on Nov 12, 2008 at 08:41 AM
I'am very sadden to hear this story. I went to J.R. High with him he was a great person I remember him always smiling but shy. We always rode the bus to school and back home on Morrow. Only he knows why he did what he did. Your family will be in my prayers.
Posted by: Kent Location: Temple on Nov 12, 2008 at 08:31 AM
Our prayers are with you and your Family.
Posted by: Deanna Location: Moody on Nov 12, 2008 at 07:34 AM
Sherrie I will pray for you and your family yall are gonna have a long road ahead and some people will probably say some nasty things along the way so just put it all in God's hands God bless you and your sisiter in laws family also. God Bless
Posted by: Betty Location: Local on Nov 12, 2008 at 07:29 AM
You sure are quick to jump on the band wagon for him. You know what, killing some one is never the answer. What he did is wrong. The reports show that he has a history of violence. No matter what, just as I have told my children, you hit your spouce, you have crossed the line. They sould have gone there seperate ways instead of it ending in killigs!!! That is a cowards way out! I do feel for you and your family. You did not ask for this. Were there no signs that this could end this way? Why her mother also? I hope and pray there were no children left behind to have to live with what their dad did to their mom. Our prayers are with all that have to live through this.
Posted by: nunu Location: temple on Nov 12, 2008 at 07:25 AM
SO Sherrie it seems like you are trying to justify the situation. He's not god and doesn't have the right to play god. Yeah love is a powerful thing but to take another persons life I personally don't think its that serious. If he loved her so much tell me why did he take the mother's life also what did she do I just don't see the justification in this one. You talk about abuse and cheating he felt that was the only way to go well that's fine but why take other people with you now we have two families that are hurting because of what you claim to be love. You are very brave for writing this.
Posted by: rick Location: waco on Nov 12, 2008 at 07:11 AM
when two people don't get along you get a divorce, you don't get a gun. i just wonder how much crap hes going thru right now and for eternity
Posted by: SHERRIE Location: WACO on Nov 11, 2008 at 07:05 PM
yes it is its my brother and things are not as they appear she abused him as well and he did not call police because he thought he deserved it. as tragic as this is please dont judge him unless you know the whole story the nasty divorce the abuse the lies and cheating he just thought it was the way to go i suppose but i dont condone it but man when love has a hold so deep what does a person feel like they have to do. im going to miss him as well as her family and wish it hadnt happened this way but please be mindful when commenting ive seen some people be very rude on here and the last thing my family needs is that prayers are what we need the most to understand why he felt death was the only way his loving sister sherrie hill bonilla
Posted by: C Location: Waco on Nov 11, 2008 at 05:15 PM
Oh goodness, what a horrible story
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