Madison County District Attorney's Office

10/28/2026

What a beautiful tribute and service for Baby Madison! 💜🦋🦋🩷

Our community came together to support and provide a proper burial for Baby Madison. What a blessing to be a part of something so special and moving. While the community did not know her personally, we served as her family, and it was amazing to see the generosity of this community and hear the moving words spoken.

Thank you Madison County community for showing up and showing once again that we live in the best community!

Thank you Lt. Chelsea Stanford and the Madison County Sheriff’s Office for leading the investigation and continuing to search for answers. Thank you for your compassion and leadership in the search for justice.

Thank you Judge Clark Osborne and the County Commissioners for declaring October 27 as
Baby Madison day.

Thank you Pastor Wade Phillips and Pastor Matt Carey for your powerful messages during the service.

Thank you Zoraida Armenta Garcia and the Hispanic Heritage Association for your support and tribute to Baby Madison’s heritage.

Thank you to the numerous businesses and individuals that donated money, time, and services to ensure that Baby Madison had a proper service.

Thank you Heather Reeves, Madison County District Attorney Victim Assistance Coordinator, for your hard work in assisting Lt. Chelsea Stanford in planning the services.

While Baby Madison was laid to rest, law enforcement is not giving up on investigating this case. We look forward to the day when we can deliver justice for sweet baby Madison.
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10/27/2026

Community Announcement

Today, October 26, 2026, the Madison County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Division had the honor and privilege of es**rting Baby Madison from Centerville, Texas, to the Madisonville Funeral Home.

Public visitation for Baby Madison will remain open until 4:00 PM today at the Madisonville Funeral Home.

Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 27, 2026, the Madison County Sheriff's Office, alongside assisting agencies, will provide a final es**rt for Baby Madison from the Madisonville Funeral Home to the Madisonville Cemetery, departing around 1:55 PM.

A graveside funeral service will immediately follow at approximately 2:00 PM at the Madisonville Cemetery Chapel, located at 709 W. Main Street in Madisonville, Texas.

The entire community is invited and encouraged to attend as we come together to honor Baby Madison, pay our respects, and provide a final farewell.

The Madison County Sheriff's Office is honored to be part of this solemn occasion and extends its sincere appreciation to the assisting agencies and community members who have come together to ensure Baby Madison receives the dignity, respect, and remembrance she deserves.

10/21/2026

Please join us to honor Baby Madison.

Funeral services for Baby Madison
Tuesday, October 27th, at 2PM
Madisonville Cemetery Chapel
709 W. Main St.
Madisonville, TX.

The entire community is invited to join to honor baby Madison.
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10/20/2026

Just a reminder to sign up for Citizens' Academy! Come learn about your local law enforcement.

YOU ARE INVITED!!!

Join the Madison County District Attorney's Office, Madison County Sheriff's Office, and Madisonville Police Department for the First Annual Madison County Citizens' Academy.

Madison County Citizens' Academy is an interactive, behind-the-scenes experience designed to give community members an inside look at the criminal justice system and the important work local law enforcement does daily.

You will hear from the Madison County District Attorney's Office, Madison County Sheriff's Office, and Madisonville Police Department regarding how each agency operates, crimes affecting our community, and the efforts being made to keep Madison County safe.

If you are interested in attending, please contact DA Victim Assistance Coordinator Heather Reeves at [email protected] to register or scan the QR code to register. Space is limited!!!

We look forward to having our first annual Citizens' Academy and hope Madison County citizens will take advantage of this opportunity to meet your local law enforcement and learn about your community.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeygc1xVGtbGpG3djvy9HlTJoJ7zbjXoEV6aB1lKxRPosIyDA/viewform

10/16/2026

Join the Madison County District Attorney's Office in blessing victims and their families during Thanksgiving.

Harvest of Hope will provide a Thanksgiving Dinner to victims in need and their families.

"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Galatians 6:9

If you are interested in helping spread Hope through a Thanksgiving meal please contact Heather Reeves, Madison County District Attorney Victim Assistance Coordinator.

10/15/2026

On this Purple Thursday, the Madison County District Attorney's Office joins our community in standing with survivors and raising awareness regarding Domestic Violence.

Wearing purple today is a simple act, but it sends a powerful message: survivors are seen, supported, and never alone.

Today, we wear purple. Every day, our purpose remains. 💜

If you or someone you know needs support regarding Domestic Violence please reach out to
District Attorney Victim Assistance Coordinator, Heather Reeves (936)348-7049.

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10/13/2026

On October 6, 2026, the Madison County District Attorney’s Office presented “Domestic Violence and the Criminal Justice System” to Sam Houston State University staff and students. The forum was held in the Hazel B. Kerper Courtroom in the SHSU Criminal Justice building. The program was well attended by staff and students—-even Sammy the Bearkat appeared!
Thank you SHSU for the hospitality. A special thank you to Becky Ward for the invite and organizing such a successful event! 💜🧡💜🧡💜🧡💜🧡💜🧡

10/08/2026

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

The Madison County District Attorney’s Office is asking Madison County to join us in standing against Domestic Violence by wearing purple on Thursday, October 15th to honor all victims and survivors of domestic violence.

Thank you Victim Assistance Coordinator, Heather Reeves, for spreading awareness of Domestic Violence month around the courthouse.

10/07/2026

The Madison County District Attorney’s Office enjoyed fellowship with our community last night at National Night out. Thank you Chief Gilbert and Madisonville Police Department for organizing and including us each year! A great time was had by all!

- District Attorney Courtney Cain

10/05/2026

"The Madison County District Attorney’s Office will not tolerate drug dealers in Madison County. Thank you to Madisonville Police Department for your hard work on this case. We will continue to hold drug dealers accountable and work hard to keep Madison County safe.”
—District Attorney Courtney Cain