LIVINGSTON, Texas — The small town of Livingston is reeling from an unimaginable tragedy after 31-year-old Adelia Garcia and her young son were found dead late Saturday night inside a parked vehicle along U.S. 59, just beyond the local John Deere dealership.
According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy on routine patrol noticed a silver Ford stopped on the highway shoulder between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. on November 1. When the deputy stopped to check on the vehicle, he made the devastating discovery — both Adelia and her son were deceased inside.
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Authorities are investigating the case as a possible murder-suicide, with the Livingston Police Department leading the probe and support from the Texas Rangers, Polk County Sheriff’s Office, and Texas Highway Patrol. The bodies were transported to Cochran Funeral Home, and inquests were handled by Justice of the Peace Terri Mayer.
As word spread, shock and heartbreak gripped the Livingston community. Friends and family described Adelia as a kind, radiant, and devoted mother whose life revolved around her child. “She loved her son more than anything,” said one family friend. “They were inseparable — you never saw one without the other.”
In a deeply emotional post, Adelia’s sister, Abby Garcia, confirmed the tragic news on social media, writing:
“It is with a heavy heart that I share the news that my sister and nephew have been located, but tragically, they have passed away. Thank you to everyone who prayed and helped us search. Please keep our family in your thoughts.”
The circumstances surrounding their deaths remain under investigation, and authorities have not yet released further details regarding motive or cause. However, officials emphasize that the case is being handled with care and sensitivity as the family and community grieve.
Neighbors and friends have begun organizing candlelight vigils and memorials to honor Adelia and her son’s memory. Messages of sorrow and solidarity continue to flood social media, reflecting a town united in grief.
For many, the loss feels deeply personal — a reminder of how quickly life can change and how fragile love, even the strongest kind, can be when tragedy strikes.
Adelia is being remembered as a gentle, nurturing soul, always ready with a smile or a helping hand. “She had this warmth about her — the kind that made you feel safe and seen,” said a former coworker. “Her son was her whole world.”
As investigators continue their work, Livingston residents are turning their heartbreak into compassion — offering meals, flowers, and quiet prayers for a family shattered by loss.