Upcoming Episode of “See No Evil” to Expose Shocking Murder of Kathy Blair

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The highly-anticipated episode of the gripping true-crime series, See No Evil, is set to delve into the chilling murder case of Kathy Blair. The 53-year-old music teacher and devoted single mother was tragically found dead in her northwest Austin home on December 6, 2014. The episode, titled “Body Heat,” is scheduled to air on ID (Investigation Discovery) on Wednesday, February 7 at 9 p.m. ET.

Joseph Hargis, Blair’s 27-year-old son, made the horrifying discovery when he found his mother lying lifeless in a pool of blood next to a bed and blood-soaked pillows. The assailant, who appeared to be after something specific, deliberately avoided taking high-value items such as laptops or televisions. However, a jewelry box had been ransacked, leading investigators to suspect that the motive behind the murder may have been more than just a simple robbery.

Kathy Blair was widely known as the esteemed director of the Christian Choir Society of Austin, a renowned music training program catering to home-schooled students aged between 8 and 14. Having moved into her rented house in Northwest Austin just months before her tragic demise, Blair’s home often served as a creative hub for her students, who would occasionally help build sets for musical productions, as reported by CBS News.

Investigation Unveils Captivating Twist

A week following Blair’s tragic murder, another shocking crime rocked the community. Sidney and Billie Shelton, an elderly couple residing just five miles away from Blair’s house in Central Austin, were found dead in their home. The couple had been brutally beaten, with Billie sustaining multiple stab wounds on her face. Strikingly, their home had also been ransacked, bearing a resemblance to the scene at Kathy Blair’s residence.

As the investigation intensified, authorities discovered a connection between Kathy Blair and a certain individual named Tim Parlin. Parlin, a 52-year-old handyman who had previously served time for jewel heists and was currently on parole, had worked at Blair’s house during the spring season. It was later revealed that his wife was employed as a masseuse and had cared for the Shelton couple in their home.

The plot thickened when it came to light that Parlin and Shawn Gant-Benalcazar, a man he had met through his nephew’s relationship with Gant-Benalcazar’s sister, had discussed plans involving ricin, a deadly poison derived from castor beans. Parlin confessed to police that Gant-Benalcazar had intentions to commit a murder, and the court deemed Parlin complicit in the crimes due to his knowledge or anticipation of the impending acts of violence.

A crucial breakthrough in the case emerged when Blair’s neighbor, Robert Leef, disclosed that he had been testing a thermal scope with a video camera on the night of Kathy Blair’s murder. Leef’s footage captured a silhouette, later identified as Gant-Benalcazar, emerging from a parked car and heading towards Blair’s house.

Final Verdict and Convictions

After a lengthy trial, the court determined that Tim Parlin did not directly cause Kathy Blair’s death. However, he was found guilty on five counts related to capital murder due to his significant involvement in the crimes. Parlin acted as the driver, transporting the actual murderer to both Blair’s and the Sheltons’ residences. He would then wait in the car while the heinous acts were committed, as reported by the Austin-American Statesman. Meanwhile, Shawn Gant-Benalcazar was directly implicated in the stabbing death of Kathy Blair and was found guilty of capital murder.

Both Parlin and Gant-Benalcazar were sentenced to life in prison, with Tim Parlin receiving convictions for the murders of both Kathy Blair and the Shelton couple. Shawn Gant-Benalcazar, on the other hand, was solely convicted for the murder of Kathy Blair.

The upcoming episode of See No Evil on ID promises to unravel the intricate details of this shocking true-crime case, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats. Don’t miss the gripping episode on Wednesday, February 7 at 9 p.m. ET.