Ex-boyfriend and fiancée behind fatal stabbing, shooting of Texas mom
Summary
Alyssa Burkett was shot and stabbed multiple times at her workplace in Carrollton, Texas, in October 2020. Her mother identified Andrew Beard, Alyssa’s ex-boyfriend involved in a custody dispute, as the attacker, contrary to early witness descriptions.Key Facts
- Alyssa Burkett, 24, was attacked on October 2, 2020, outside the Greentree Apartments leasing office in Carrollton, Texas.
- The attacker shot her through the driver’s side window of her car, hitting her face and left eye.
- After being shot, Alyssa walked to get help, but the attacker pursued her with a large hunting knife and stabbed her 44 times.
- Coworkers stayed inside, fearing an active shooter, until the attacker left.
- Alyssa died at the scene despite emergency responders’ efforts.
- Initial witness reports described the attacker as a Black man.
- Alyssa’s mother identified the attacker as Andrew Beard, Alyssa’s ex-boyfriend with whom she had a custody battle.
- Police were led to investigate Andrew Beard based on Alyssa’s mother’s information.
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