Former Williamson County District Judge Burt Carnes, wife identified as homicide victims

Ex-Williamson County judge Carnes, wife reportedly shot, killed by son

Seth Carnes reportedly confessed to killing his parents.

Former Williamson County District Judge Burt Carnes, wife identified as homicide victims

Sheriff Mike Gleason said the couple’s son, Seth Carnes, has been charged in their deaths and has been booked into the Williamson County jail.

Retired District Judge and Wife Fatally Shot, Son Charged with Capital Murder in Williamson County

On January 8, 2024, at approximately 11:45 pm, Williamson County Emergency Communications received a 911 call reporting a shooting in the 300 block of County Road 317 outside Georgetown’s city limits. Deputies arriving at the scene encountered Seth B. Carnes, a 45-year-old white male, leaving the residence. Carnes confessed to shooting and killing his parents, identified as Susan H. Carnes, a 74-year-old white female, and Alfred “Burt” Carnes, …