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Who are Matthew Mitchell and his wife, Thy? Traveler's Table owners dead in chilling River Oaks murder-suicide
Matthew and Thy Mitchell, owners of Houston’s Traveler's Table, and their two children died in an apparent murder-suicide; police name Matthew as suspect there.
Matthew and Thy Mitchell, the owners of popular Houston-based multicuisine restaurant Traveler's Table, have died in a chilling case of apparent murder-suicide on Monday evening.
A Traveler's Table spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday that the four killed in Texas were Matthew and Thy Mitchell, 39, and their two children. The Houston Police Department has named Matthew Mitchell, 52, as the suspect in the case.
According to the Houston Police Department, the bodies of Matthew, Thy and their two children, one eight and one four, were found inside their home by responding police officers on Monday. In this article, we will take a look at what is known about Matthew and Thy Mitchell.
Who Were Matthew and Thy Mitchell?
Matthew and Thy Mitchell are prominent figures in the Houston restaurant scene since, at least, 2019. They launched Travelers' Table in 2019 and established it as one of the foremost brands serving Thai, Mexican and other South American and African cuisines in the city. The restaurant is located on 520 Westheimer Road in Houston.
However, it is not widely known that the deceased couple also owns another restaurant, called Traveler's Cart located on 1401 Montrose Boulevard. It focuses on global street food, according to a report by CHRON.
Apart from being business owner, Thy Mitchell, in particular, was a popular influencer in the food circle who frequently attended food and cuisine-related events in the city of Houston. CHRON reports that their popularity ensured that they were inducted as board members at the Texas Restaurant Association: a statewide nonprofit trade group that represents restaurants and the broader foodservice industry across Texas.
Murder-Suicide Being Investigated
The Houston Police Department has said that they are investigating the incident as a murder suicide. Matthew Mitchell is being investigated as a suspect, though no details surrounding his motive or the circumstances of the shooting have been revealed.
Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences are yet to confirm the details of the suspect pending further investigation, the Houston Police Department said in a press release.
Thy Mithcell was initially identified by her sister in an interview with a local media organization. Later a statement from Traveler's Table also confirmed the couple's passing. The deceased children have not been identified.
