REMEMBER Lourdes
Lourdes Maria Beltre-Truax
48 YEARS OLD ·
orlando,
Florida
Lourdes Maria Beltre Truax was a 48-year-old woman from Orange County, Florida, remembered by those who knew her as sweet, bubbly, and devoted to the people in her life. Friends and loved ones described her as a caring daughter, sister, mother, and friend whose kindness and warmth made a lasting impression. Her memorial includes recollections of her affectionate personality, her close friendships, and the light she brought into the lives of others. Lourdes died on July 13, 2023, in a reported domestic homicide-suicide in east Orange County.
Lourdes Maria Beltre Truax was remembered by friends and loved ones for her warm personality, kindness, and devotion to family and friends.
Her Gun Violence Memorial profile describes her as sweet and bubbly. Community-submitted information identifies her as a homemaker and indicates that she attended school in the Dominican Republic.
Those who knew Lourdes remembered her as a devoted daughter, sister, mother, and friend. Memorial messages describe her as affectionate, welcoming, and someone whose presence brought happiness to others.
Friends shared memories of their close relationships with Lourdes and expressed how much they valued her friendship. Others recalled her kindness and the positive impression she made on the people she encountered.
Following her death, friends and community members continued to honor Lourdes through memorial messages and virtual candle-lighting tributes.
THE RECORD
On Thursday, July 13, 2023, deputies with the Orange County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of gunshots at a residence in the 2600 block of Northampton Avenue in the gated Stoneybrook East community of Orange County, Florida.
Inside the residence, deputies discovered Lourdes Maria Beltre Truax, 48, and her husband, James Anthony Truax, 74, deceased from gunshot wounds.
Investigators reported that they believed James had fatally shot Lourdes before shooting himself.
The Orange County Sheriff's Office identified the incident as domestic violence and confirmed that the couple were married and living together at the residence.
RELATIONSHIP CONTEXT
Husband
Lourdes Maria Beltre Truax was married to James Anthony Truax.
According to the Orange County Sheriff's Office, the couple lived together at the time of their deaths.
A public case listing on UniCourt identifies a proceeding titled Truax, James Anthony vs. Beltre Truax, Lourdes Maria. However, the case details were not accessible for verification, and the type, filing date, and outcome of the proceeding remain unknown.
The available reporting does not establish whether the couple were separated, preparing to divorce, or involved in previous incidents of domestic violence.
LEGAL / SYSTEM RESPONSE
On July 13, 2023, Orange County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to reports of gunfire at a home in the Stoneybrook East neighborhood.
Deputies discovered Lourdes and James Truax deceased inside the residence.
Investigators identified the incident as an apparent murder-suicide involving domestic violence.
The supplied sources do not establish previous law enforcement responses, protective orders, or other verified domestic violence proceedings involving the couple.
SOURCES
INFORMATION LIMITATIONS
Lourdes's exact date of birth has not been verified.
Her occupation, educational background, and number of children are based on community-submitted memorial information and have not been independently confirmed.
The duration of her marriage and any possible separation have not been established.
The nature and outcome of the UniCourt proceeding remain unverified.
The available sources do not establish prior abuse, threats, stalking, coercive control, strangulation, or previous domestic violence reports.
TRANSPARENCY / RECORD NOTE
Lourdes's death was documented in July 2023 reporting from ClickOrlando, WESH, and WFTV, based on information released by the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Her Gun Violence Memorial profile provides additional community-submitted information about her personality, friendships, family relationships, and possible biographical background.
A UniCourt listing identifies a legal proceeding involving James Anthony Truax and Lourdes Maria Beltre Truax. The underlying records have not been reviewed, and the listing alone does not establish a divorce filing, protective order, or prior domestic violence incident.
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