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<p>On Tuesday, the world was shocked by news that Houston restaurateur Matthew Mitchell had murdered his wife, Thy Mitchell, and their two children before taking his own life.</p>
<p>And it now looks as though the couple had ties to some of the Food Network’s biggest stars, including Guy Fieri.</p>
<p>While police are still withholding many details, one of the victims’ family members confirmed the identities of the deceased.</p>
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<p>“We are heartbroken to share that my sister, Thy, and her beloved children, Maya and Max, passed away last night,” Thy’s sister, Ly Mai, wrote on Facebook (via <em><a href="https://nypost.com/2026/05/05/us-news/prominent-houston-restaurateur-couple-their-2-young-kids-found-dead-in-murder-suicide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The New York Post</a></em>).</p>
<p>“Our family is grieving deeply and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult time. Funeral arrangements will be shared when they are available.”</p>
<p>Again, few details have been released by police, but investigators did issue a statement confirming that the scene was as Mai described it:</p>
<p>“Evidence on scene indicated the incident was a murder-suicide in which the male shot the three victims and then shot himself,” police said in a statement.</p>
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<p>Several media outlets have now confirmed that the couple appeared on mukltiple Food Network programs, including <em>Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives</em> with host Fieri.</p>
<p>A chef who worked for the Mitchells also appeared on <em>Beat Bobby Flay</em>, where he emerged victorious in a competition with the celebrity chef.</p>
<p>The Mitchells were well-known in Houston for their highly regarded restaurant, Travelers Table, which served “globally curated cuisine” inspired by the Michells’ extensive travels.</p>
<p>According to his webstite, Matthew Mitchell earned a bachelor’s degree from Emory University and worked as a writer and journalist in London, Paris, and New York City.</p>
<p>Upon returning to Texas, he attended Rice University and worked as a CEO in the pharmaceutical industry before opening a restaurant with his wife.</p>
<p>Our thoughts go out to all of those affected by this horrific tragedy.</p>
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