Nixon, Texas – On a cold January evening in 2022, the Nixon community was shaken by the shocking murder of 32-year-old Brandon Rasberry. After days of searching for a suspect, an unexpected confession emerged from a 10-year-old boy.
A Child’s Account
On a rainy April morning, the principal of Nixon Smiley Independent School District alerted deputies to a disturbing incident involving a student who had threatened to harm a classmate on a school bus. As they investigated the threat, the child revealed a horrifying secret: he had confessed to killing a man two years prior.
Shocked and bewildered, investigators quickly questioned the child at a child advocacy center. With chilling detail, he described the events leading to Rasberry’s death as if they were etched into his memory.
He had visited his grandfather at the Lazy J RV Park, where Rasberry was a new resident. There, he had found a 9mm pistol in his grandfather’s truck. Without hesitation, he entered Rasberry’s RV and shot him in the head.
Image of Brandon Rasberry
[Image of Brandon Rasberry, the victim of the murder]
A Tragic Discovery
Rasberry’s body was discovered after his coworkers grew concerned when he failed to show up for work. His death sent shockwaves through the community, as no one had expected the RV park to become the scene of such a heinous crime.
Pawning the Murder Weapon
The boy’s confession led investigators to a pawn shop in Seguin, where they recovered the murder weapon. Forensic analysis confirmed a match between the two spent shell casings found at the crime scene and the pistol.
No Charges Due to Age
Despite the boy’s admission, he will not face charges for Rasberry’s murder. Under Texas law, criminal responsibility begins at age 10, and at the time of the incident, the boy was just eight years old.
A Community Grapples with Tragedy
Kenneth Rasberry, Brandon’s father, is devastated by the loss of his son but also expressed compassion for the young boy who took his life. “He needs to be prayed on. He needs to be comforted … He’s forgiven. And he can still be saved,” he said.
Mental Health Concerns
The boy has since been placed in a psychiatric hospital for evaluation and treatment. Sheriff’s officials emphasized the severity of the crime and the ongoing concern for the child’s mental well-being.
A Haunted Past
As the Nixon community grapples with this tragedy, Brandon Rasberry’s memory and the haunting confession linger in the minds of its residents. It is a reminder that even in seemingly innocent places, darkness can lurk beneath the surface.
Data sourced from: foxnews.com
