A weekend memorial is set for an Austin, Texas woman who was killed in a suspected murder-suicide on Valentine’s Day.
Megan Montgomery, 39, worked as a director of communications for the Texas Attorney General in the child support division.
Officers obtained a key from family members and entered the residence, where they discovered two deceased individuals.
The Austin Police Department (APD) confirmed that it was Montgomery and one Samuel Rios, 47, who were found dead.
“Both individuals had apparent trauma to their bodies and were pronounced deceased at the scene,” the authorities said.
Homicide detectives and crime scene specialists responded and conducted an investigation.
Based on preliminary findings, detectives suspect that Rios fatally stabbed Montgomery before taking his own life.
“There have been no previously reported incidents of family violence or family disturbance related to the address of the incident or either decedent,” an Austin Police Department (APD) public information officer (PIO) told NTD.
A celebration of life is scheduled to take place for Montgomery at the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden and Museum on Azie Morton Road in Austin from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Feb. 22.
“Over the past year, she continued her health journey and achieved an extraordinary transformation, losing more than half her weight,” the obituary states. “She was incredibly proud of how far she had come and found great joy in sharing her progress and before-and-after photos with those she loved.”
“Numbers change year-to-year,” the PIO said. “There’s really no rhyme or reason to it being slightly higher this year compared to last. It is still much too early to make any sort of comparisons as we analyze numbers on an annual basis.”
In lieu of flowers, Montgomery’s family requested that donations be sent to the YMCA Southwest, Austin Pets Alive South, or a domestic violence organization.
Montgomery was an Austin native who graduated from St. Edward’s University with both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Business Administration.
“Megan built a meaningful career in public service,” the obituary said. “In her role, she was respected for her professionalism, leadership, and her ability to communicate with clarity, compassion, and purpose.”