Son Sentenced to Life for Killing Father | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 10, 2026 · 1m

A 29-year-old man, Xavier Bass, just received a life sentence for murdering his own father, Gene Bass, a retired Army master sergeant and JROTC instructor, in June 2024. Xavier drove from Georgia to Fort Worth, Texas, meticulously planned the attack, and opened fire after his father warned him to handle the gun carefully. He chased his father through the yard before fleeing back to Georgia — only to be arrested the next day and returned to face justice. The case, steeped in family tragedy and cold-blooded planning, has now concluded with a life sentence, sealing a devastating chapter for all…