Man suspected of killing George H.W. Bush's cardiologist held a '20-year-old grudge,' police say

[TexasTowelie]

Police say the man suspected of gunning down a Texas cardiologist who once treated George H.W. Bush had a long-standing grudge against the doctor after his mother died during surgery.

Dr. Mark Hausknecht, 65, was shot and killed while riding his bicycle through the Texas Medical Center the morning of July 20.

Police issued an arrest warrant Wednesday for Joseph James Pappas, 62, Houston police Chief Art Acevedo said. Officers searched Pappas' home but didn't find him there, he said, and Pappas remained at large Wednesday afternoon.

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Police believe Pappas is dangerous and suicidal, Acevedo said. He said officers found evidence that clearly ties Pappas to the crime.

Read more: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2018/08/01/man-suspected-killing-george-hw-bushs-cardiologist-held-20-year-grudge-police-say


Joseph James Pappas
(Houston Police Department)

[DBoon]

1. When you tell people government can't provide justice

and you tell them justice is enforced by guns

You get his

[shanti]

2. Fun fact

Pappas held an armed law enforcement job for more than 30 years, until 2013.

[Paladin]

3. So, is this guy any relation to the Pappas family, the Houston-based restaurant empire?

I.e., Pappas Bros. Steakhouse, et al?

[TexasTowelie]

4. I was wondering about that also.

I didn't try to make any connection though. Perhaps someone else will know.