Norman Lee Johnson, 42, is charged with murder in the killings of Christopher Lopez, 52, and his wife, Trinette Lopez, 52, over custody conflicts involving Johnson’s 7-year-old biological daughter.
An apparent custody dispute turned deadly when a man allegedly drove across the state and fatally shot the couple who had adopted his seven-year-old daughter, authorities said.
Norman Lee Johnson, 42, is charged with murder in the killings of Christopher Lopez, 52, and his wife, Trinette Lopez, 52, who were found shot to death on January 12 inside their home in Katy – a small town located in the western reaches of Harris County, some 30 miles due west of Houston.
Motive Stemmed from Ongoing Custodial Conflicts Involving Johnson’s 7-Year-Old Daughter
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said investigators believe the motive stemmed from ongoing custody conflicts involving the little girl, who is the biological child of Johnson.
