Funeral services were held on Tuesday evening for Dennis Prince, a local attorney who was killed alongside his wife during a deposition at his office in Las Vegas. The service took place at Palm Mortuary in downtown Las Vegas. Prince was shot and killed by his wife's ex-father-in-law, attorney Joe Houston, during a child custody hearing. The obituary described Prince as a remarkable individual with a passion for life and a dedication to justice. He is survived by his parents, Robert and Beverly McMaster, his children Scot Prince, Taylor Prince See, Parker Prince, Palmer Prince, and his grandson Turner Prince See.
According to a report by Globe Echo, Dennis Prince and his wife Ashley were shot and killed during a deposition hearing by Ashley's former father-in-law, Joseph Houston, who then took his own life. The shooting occurred at Prince Law Group in Las Vegas, where Prince had been practicing law for 30 years. The couple had been engaged in a custody battle for Ashley's children from her previous marriage. The victims were identified as Dennis and Ashley Prince, both of whom were shot multiple times by Houston. Ashley's parents spoke at a news conference, stating that their daughter had been trying to gain sole custody of her children for years. Ashley's brother described his sister as beaming with happiness after meeting Dennis Prince. Dennis Prince had a successful career as a trial lawyer in Nevada. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the shooting. The shooting has shocked the community and left many questioning how such a tragic event could occur during a legal proceeding.
In a separate news article by List23, Linda Nicholas, a close friend of Brenda DuPont, witnessed her sister's dedication to regaining custody of her daughter. On May 22, 1988, Linda sent her six-year-old son to knock on Brenda's door and discovered her sister's dead body. Linda, who lived in Opelousas, Louisiana, with her children, had a dislike for Joenell Rubin, who had approached Brenda the day before. Linda supported Brenda in seeking justice and testified against Joenell Rubin during his trial in 2016. Linda has experienced multiple losses, including the death of her son, JJ, and her daughter, Ciji. She is dedicated to supporting causes related to loss and has hosted fundraisers for cancer and veterans' rights. Linda is a mother and grandmother who is passionate about spending time with her family. She is not currently married and resides in Opelousas, Louisiana. Linda is also involved in promoting handmade blankets and sharing links to charity. The article does not provide information on the whereabouts of Linda Nicholas. [30f7ec1c]