SAN ANTONIO, TX – The trial began this week for a man accused of fatally shooting his mother in front of his young daughter in a quiet San Antonio neighborhood, an act that has sent shockwaves through the tight-knit community.
Linda Webster, 66, lost her life in the early morning hours of July 14, 2022, after a shooting inside her home on Gillette Boulevard. Her husband, Mark Webster, 67, survived after sustaining a gunshot wound to his head. Both the couple’s lives were upended by the violence, which investigators say unfolded in the presence of Linda Webster’s 9-year-old granddaughter.
Courtroom accounts paint a picture of a woman who was not only a mother and grandmother but also someone willing to provide support for her adult son, Frank Falcon, even as difficulties mounted. Authorities allege the tragic event was sparked by an ongoing dispute over unpaid property taxes and a looming eviction. The situation escalated after the Websters discovered years of unpaid taxes on a home where Falcon had lived rent-free, with the stipulation that he cover the taxes.
Authorities say that upon their arrival at around 2 a.m., officers found Linda Webster dead at the scene, while her husband was rushed to the hospital with critical injuries. His testimony and emotional presence in court have underlined the family’s deep trauma. Mark Webster, during pretrial questioning, struggled with his recollection of the shooting and fought back tears while taking the stand.
Investigators believe Falcon fled the home following the incident. Police body camera footage and testimony revealed that officers encountered him wearing black latex gloves and that he was subdued by law enforcement after a brief chase. These items were later presented to the jury as physical evidence in the case.
As the trial unfolded, prosecutors stated that a bullet removed during Linda Webster’s autopsy was traced to a firearm recovered from Falcon’s vehicle. The prosecution argued this evidence, along with statements given by Mark Webster and the contents of a letter discovered after the shooting, reinforces Falcon’s alleged involvement in the killing.
Addressed to Linda Webster’s granddaughter and sent from the Bexar County jail, the letter contained a written apology: “I am sorry for what I did to your grandma.” Authorities say the letter indicated remorse, though it offered little solace for a grieving family.
The courtroom has provided a window into the lingering pain now felt by Linda Webster’s loved ones, especially her surviving husband and granddaughter. Neighbors describe Webster as a warm figure, always active in the community and devoted to her family.
On the day of the incident, prosecutors allege the dispute escalated when Falcon, angered at the prospect of eviction, opened fire on both his mother and stepfather. Though Mark Webster’s recollections have varied, police recordings show him promptly identifying his stepson as the likely assailant, a claim later reinforced during the trial.
Jury members have listened to testimony from officers who first responded to the scene and examined key pieces of evidence as they weigh the fate of the accused. Falcon faces a charge of capital murder and, if found guilty, an automatic life sentence in prison.
The trial is expected to continue next week as loved ones and community members seek closure after a tragedy that claimed the life of a woman described by those who knew her as endlessly supportive and kind.