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‘She was my best friend’: Daughter remembers mother killed in Bexar County murder-suicide
By Courtney Friedman, Sal Salazar at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 8, 2026
· 3 min read
A San Antonio woman wants to make sure her mother isn’t just another statistic.Ana Rennie, 55, was the fourth domestic violence murder-suicide victim in Bexar County in just three weeks.“She was the glue to the family, the heart of this family,” Cavazos said. ”She was strong, she was funny, she w...
Key takeaway ”Cavazos walked into her mom’s Bexar County home Friday, July 3, to find she had been shot and killed by her husband, Robert Rennie, 58, who the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said then turned the gun on himself.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The recent murder-suicide in Bexar County is a stark reminder of the domestic violence issues that plague the San Antonio area. As the daughter of Ana Rennie struggles to come to terms with her loss, her message of support for other survivors takes on a sense of urgency in Alamo Heights , where residents are likely to be concerned about the safety of their own families and neighbors. The fact that Robert Rennie had a history of domestic violence, including a previous arrest and a protective order filed by his ex-wife, raises questions about how such cases are handled in Bexar County. Local organizations like Family Violence Prevention Services, which operates a shelter and provides wrap-around services, play a critical role in supporting survivors and helping them create safety plans. As the community mourns the loss of Ana Rennie, it is crucial that residents are aware of the resources available to help those trapped in abusive relationships.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? A San Antonio woman wants to make sure her mother isn’t just another statistic.Ana Rennie, 55, was the fourth domestic violence murder-suicide victim in Bexar County in just three weeks.“She was the glue to the family, the heart of this family,” Cavazos said. ”She was strong, she was funny, she w...
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