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Case: 22-3610224
Date: Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Time: 6:41 a.m.
Location: 8500 block of Kansas River Drive
Deceased: Stephen Spaeth, White male, 7-5-1955
Arrested: Trine Spaeth, Black female, 52-years-old
On Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at approximately 6:41 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a call reporting that a man, Stephen Spaeth, had been shot in the 8500 block of Kansas River Drive. Officers arrived and located Mr. Spaeth lying on the ground, unresponsive. He died on the scene.
Throughout the investigation, detectives determined that Mr. Spaeth was shot multiple times by his wife, Trine Spaeth. Mr. Spaeth was able to make it to a neighbor's front porch in an attempt to call for help. Mrs. Spaeth was located a few houses away, still possessing a pistol. Officers arrested her. She's charged with First Degree Murder.
Anyone with any information should contact the Austin Police Department at 512-974-TIPS. You may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest.
This case is being investigated as Austin's 71st homicide of 2022.