HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston’s Traveler’s Table restaurant asks for unity and respect after its owners were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide on Monday.

Family members confirmed that Thy and Matthew Mitchell, and their two children, were found dead in their River Oaks-area home. The Houston Police Department said the discovery was made during a welfare check on Monday evening.

HPD is calling Matthew the suspect in the case. The news sent shockwaves across the city, as the couple had a thriving business.

On Wednesday, Traveler’s Table issued the following statement since the tragedy:

To our community,

As Traveler’s Table and Traveler’s Cart remain open for business, we want to thank our loyal staff, who have shown up and worked through these difficult circumstances, ensuring that we continue to serve our community.

We are asking for unity and respect for our privacy as we navigate this immense loss. Hospitality comes from within, and to honor the Traveler’s Legacy, we will continue to welcome you into our restaurants.

– The Traveler’s Team

The Texas Restaurant Association also issued a statement expressing their condolences to Thy’s family and saying they are ready to help in any way. Read the full statement below:

We stand with the Greater Houston hospitality community as we try to process the horrific deaths of Thy Mitchell and her family. To say that Thy will be missed is an understatement. She served on the board of the Greater Houston Chapter of the TRA, and she was selected by her peers to represent the chapter as Greater Houston Restaurateur of the Year for 2025. We will remember Thy as a ray of light who inspired everyone around her.

Our leaders in Houston have reached out to the team at Traveler’s Table and Traveler’s Cart, and we stand ready to help in any way that we can. We also want to encourage anyone who needs assistance processing this tragedy to ask for help. For those who don’t have access to mental health services through insurance or a telehealth plan, there are non-profits and public resources available to help. Harris County residents can access resources here, and a full list of resources across the state is available here.

We do not plan to comment further as there is an ongoing criminal investigation and we want to respect a family and a restaurant team who are going through an unthinkable time.

In moments like this, we are reminded that our industry is more than workplaces-it is a community. May we all honor Thy’s memory by continuing to show up for each other with compassion and care.