CYPRESS, Texas – Monday marks one year since the tragic shooting and fire that claimed the lives of three people inside a Cypress home. The incident occurred on Aug. 18, 2024, at a home off Plains River Drive.
Cameryn Richard, 21, along with her boyfriend, 23-year-old Kolin Foster, and his mother, Kelli Masciarelli, were all killed.
Harris County sheriff’s deputies said they were shot to death before the home was intentionally set on fire. Despite extensive investigations, no suspects have been identified in the case—neither the shooter nor the getaway driver.
Cameryn’s parents, Tina and Johnny Taylor, told KPRC 2 Reporter Corley Peel about the year of heartbreak and uncertainty they have endured. Tina described her daughter as “the joy of my life,” while Johnny called the tragedy “something you never expect to go through.”
The night before the tragedy, Tina spoke with Cameryn, who was watching her favorite show, “Grey’s Anatomy.” Their last conversation was filled with love and hope, with Cameryn telling her mother, “Good night, mama, I love you so so so much.”
The family first learned of the tragedy from news reports the following morning.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI released surveillance footage six months after the murders showing the suspect and the getaway driver’s car.
Around 5:30 a.m., the black sedan is seen driving around the neighborhood for about 30 minutes. At 6:03 a.m., a thin, hooded man is dropped off at the intersection of Watermill Drive and Palos Park Drive.
He starts walking south towards the community center while the other suspect drives around the neighborhood. The man in the hoodie hops a fence. He enters through the back gate of the home without forced entry. Once inside, he quickly shoots all three people, killing them before using an accelerant to set the home on fire.
Eleven minutes later, around 6:14 a.m., surveillance from the clubhouse shows the man walking away from the home. The getaway driver picks him up near Cypresswood Drive and Palos Park Drive and takes off.
Despite a promising lead on the getaway vehicle, the car has never been found. Investigators said the fire destroyed much of the evidence, and the case remains unsolved.
Tina expressed frustration and doubt about the case being solved, but remains determined to honor Cameryn’s memory.
Cameryn’s butterfly tattoo and love for the symbol represent transformation and hope, a story her mother holds close.
“She was a fighter,” Tina said. “Dealing with health issues her whole life, being resilient, and still smiling and finding happiness in everything.”
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the case, and the FBI offers a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers.