Here’s the key summary of this tragic case:
- Guilty Verdict and Sentence: Anthony Landry, 59, was convicted of murdering Jeffrey Limmer, 46, after just 20 minutes of jury deliberation on Dec. 10. He received a life sentence on Dec. 11, with parole eligibility after 30 years (at age 89).
- Incident Details: On May 4, 2024, at a McDonald’s on Houston’s Katy Freeway, Landry argued with employees over a missing patty in his Filet-O-Fish, using profanity. Limmer, a customer and attorney at Lewis Brisbois, intervened, shoved Landry outside, and was then shot multiple times after Landry retrieved a gun from his car. Limmer died despite bystanders’ efforts.
- Trial Highlights: Prosecutors called it intentional murder; defense claimed self-defense and sought a 15-year minimum (due to Landry’s prior felony). Landry turned himself in on May 10 and apologized to Limmer’s family post-sentencing.
- Tributes to Victim: Limmer, a University of Texas and South Texas College of Law alum, was remembered as a “gentle giant” who always helped others—loved by family, colleagues, and friends.
This underscores the dangers of escalating minor disputes. If you’d like updates from Houston Police, resources on conflict de-escalation, or similar local Texas cases, let me know.
