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‘Am I gonna do it or not?’: Videos in lawsuit appear to show Houston restaurateur before family killings
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Michael Adkison , as published by Houston Public Media
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway These videos were reportedly recorded in a home in the River Oaks area before a tragic event occurred, according to the parents who filed the lawsuit.
In Houston , a lawsuit has been filed by the parents of a woman. The case involves allegations against her late husband. Details of the lawsuit are available from Houston Public Media.
The lawsuit includes evidence in the form of videos. These videos were reportedly recorded in a home in the River Oaks area before a tragic event occurred, according to the parents who filed the lawsuit. Further information can be found through Houston Public Media.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 28, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In Houston, a lawsuit has been filed by the parents of a woman. The case involves allegations against her late husband. Details of the lawsuit are available from Houston Public Media. The lawsuit…
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