On August 2019, Mark Anderson, 36, killed his wife Tiereney, 34, in the 10100 block of Wild Hollow Ln in Houston, Texas. Anderson shot his wife in the chest and then shot himself to make it look like he was acting in self-defense in an attempt to stage the crime scene.
Assistant D.A. Anthony Osso explained the motive behind the entire incident in a press statement. “He abused her for 10 years before this happened, and he even threatened to shoot her in the head just three months before he actually killed her,” Osso said. “His first story to police was that he shot himself, and that’s what you have to believe because he wanted to cover up the crime scene.”
Harris County District Attorney’s Office said Anderson was sentenced to 38 years in prison for killing his wife and trying to stage the crime scene. DA Kim Ogg commented on the sentencing, saying, “We’re glad that the jurors saw through this obvious ploy to escape accountability and decided to put him behind bars for decades where he won’t be able to hurt any more women.”
Anderson’s actions were a tragic reminder of the domestic violence that is still prevalent in our society. His conviction and sentencing should serve as a warning to anyone who attempts to use violence against their partner. Domestic violence is a serious crime that will not be tolerated, and Anderson’s sentence is proof of that.