Texas Republican Commissioner Bobbie J. Mitchell is fighting for her life after a brutal knife attack by her grandson that tragically claimed the life of her husband, Fred Mitchell. The horrific early morning assault has shaken the Lewisville community, highlighting the devastating consequences of family violence that can strike even the most respected public servants.
Brutal Family Tragedy Unfolds in Texas
Lewisville police responded to a desperate 911 call reporting an assault in progress at approximately 3:53 a.m. Monday morning at the Mitchell residence on Springwood Drive. Officers arrived to find both Bobbie Mitchell and her husband, Fred, suffering from severe stab wounds inflicted by their 23-year-old grandson, Mitchell Blake Reinacher, who was taken into custody at the scene without resistance.
Homicide investigators are at the home of Denton Co. Commissioner Bobbie Jo Mitchell where they arrested her 23yo grandson accused in her injury & husband’s death. @wfaa @LewisvillePD @LewisvilleTexas pic.twitter.com/XwbIoXBGCl
— Scoop Jefferson (@scoopjefferson) April 21, 2025
Fred Mitchell succumbed to his injuries shortly after 5 a.m., while Commissioner Mitchell was rushed into emergency surgery. The longtime public servant is now reportedly in stable condition, recovering in the ICU, according to updates from the Lewisville Noon Rotary.
Distinguished Public Servant Under Attack
Commissioner Mitchell has built a remarkable legacy of service in Denton County, holding her current position as Commissioner for Precinct 3 after previously making history as Lewisville’s first Black mayor from 1993 to 2000. The respected Republican official has two children and nine grandchildren, making this family violence particularly shocking to colleagues and constituents alike.
BREAKING REPORT: Texas Republican now fighting for her life after kn*fe attack at her home that left husband d*ad.
A longtime Denton County official is in critical condition following a violent kn*fe attack in her Lewisville, Texas, home that also claimed the life of her… pic.twitter.com/sRwz2CAhIG
— Chuck Callesto (@ChuckCallesto) April 21, 2025
Police have confirmed that Reinacher used a serrated kitchen knife in the vicious attack on his grandparents. Investigators continue to work the active crime scene to determine what circumstances led to such a devastating breakdown in family relations that culminated in deadly violence.
Community Rallies Around Mitchell Family
Denton County Judge Andy Eads described the incident as a “huge tragedy” in public statements addressing the shocking crime. The county official has requested privacy for the Mitchell family as they navigate the devastating loss of Fred Mitchell while supporting Commissioner Mitchell through her recovery.
“Her beloved husband, Fred Mitchell, a longtime friend, will be greatly missed. Please honor their privacy as the family navigates this horrible tragedy.”
Mitchell Blake Reinacher now faces serious criminal charges, including murder and aggravated assault, for the attack on his grandparents. The case highlights the critical importance of addressing mental health issues and family conflicts before they escalate to violence, especially as communities nationwide grapple with rising crime rates and the breakdown of family structures.
Sources:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/texas-republican-county-official-stabbed-202018084.html