Kastady was found dead at her home. She was killed in a murder-suicide.

Kastady was a Mother to two sons. She worked at a high school where they honoured her memory with a “Neon Day” on Jan. 31, when students, staff and faculty wore her favorite bright colors.

“She was a mom, a daughter, a mentor. She was just somebody that loved life.”

AGE: 37
LOCATION: Temple, Texas
DATE OF DEATH: January 24, 2025
CAUSE OF DEATH: Shot
SUSPECT: Joseph Smith
RELATIONSHIP TO VICTIM: Husband
STATUS: Deceased