Man Sentenced to Prison in Manor Homicide Case

Overview

A man was sentenced on Dec. 6 in connection to a 2022 homicide investigation in Manor. Michael McKee, aged 55, received a three-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to a manslaughter charge, as per Travis County court documents.

Details of the Case

The manslaughter charge was linked to the death of 51-year-old Russell Howard, which occurred in Manor on Feb. 10, 2022. Court documents revealed that there was a deadly weapon finding and a family violence finding during the investigation.

McKee and Howard had been in a relationship for nearly thirty years, as stated in McKee’s arrest warrant affidavit.

As part of his sentence, McKee was given a jail credit of 636 days.

Related Coverage

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What was Michael McKee sentenced for?

Michael McKee was sentenced to three years in prison for a manslaughter charge related to the death of Russell Howard in Manor.

2. When did the homicide take place?

The homicide occurred on Feb. 10, 2022, in Manor.

3. How long had McKee and Howard been in a relationship?

McKee and Howard had been in a relationship for nearly three decades.

4. Were there any specific findings in the investigation?

There was a deadly weapon finding and a family violence finding during the investigation.

5. What jail credit did McKee receive?

McKee received a jail credit of 636 days as part of his sentence.