Traveler's Table issues statement after owners, 2 kids, found dead in River Oaks murder-suicide
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Key Points:
- Houston's Traveler's Table restaurant owners, Thy and Matthew Mitchell, and their two children were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide at their River Oaks home during a welfare check on Monday evening.
- The Houston Police Department identified Matthew Mitchell as the suspect in the case, which has deeply shocked the local community given the couple's successful business.
- Traveler's Table remains open, with staff continuing to serve the community while requesting unity and respect for privacy as they cope with the loss.
- The Texas Restaurant Association expressed condolences, highlighting Thy Mitchell's significant contributions to the hospitality industry and offering support to the restaurant team and community.
- The association encouraged those affected by the tragedy to seek mental health resources and emphasized the importance of compassion and care within the hospitality community during this difficult time.
