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Lydia M Schumacher 1915 - 1988

Lydia Mary (Charanza) Schumacher of Caldwell, Burleson County, TX was born on December 9, 1915 in Frenstat, and died at age 72 years old on January 21, 1988 in Frenstat. Lydia Schumacher was buried at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery in Frenstat.

Lydia Mary (Charanza) Schumacher

Caldwell, Burleson County, TX 77836

December 9, 1915

Frenstat, Burleson County, Texas, 77879, United States

January 21, 1988

Frenstat, Burleson County, Texas, United States

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Introduction

Lydia Mary (Charanza) Schumacher was born to Frank Joseph Charanza (1889 - 1963) and Mary Catherine Knesek (1896 - 1981). Both of her parents were born in Texas. She had seven siblings: Joe Frank, Edwin Louis, Milady, Benedict, Clarence Eugene, Margaret Marcella, and Vernice Cecilia "Vernie" Charanza. Lydia Charanza married Joseph Frank Shumacher (1912-1979) and they had three daughters: Lavelle, Barbara, and Georgia. After the death of her husband Joe in 1979, Lydia was raped and murdered in her home by Charles Supak Jr. in 1988. The story of the crime against Lydia was featured on a 1998 episode of "The New Detectives: Case Studies in Forensic Science". See a YouTube video of the episode at The Disturbed Man Behind Elderly Woman's Murder.
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1915

Birthday

December 9, 1915

Birthdate

Frenstat, Burleson County, Texas 77879, United States

Birthplace

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Ethnicity & Family History

Lydia was Caucasian, of Czech heritage on her paternal line and Moravian heritage on her maternal line. Both of her parents were born in Texas. Her paternal grandfather had been born in the Czech Republic and her maternal grandfather had been born in Moravia.
Nationality & Locations

Born in Burleson County, Texas, Lydia was raised in Burleson County and married there. She was a lifelong resident of the County, where she was murdered at the age of 72. She was buried in Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery in Frenstat, Burleson County, Texas.
Early Life & Education

When she was 34 years old, Lydia said that she had completed the eighth grade.
Religious Beliefs

Lydia was buried in a Catholic cemetery.
Professional Career

Lydia said that her job was "keeping house".
Personal Life & Family

Lydia married Joseph Frank Shumacher (1912-1979) and they had three daughters: Lavelle, Barbara, and Georgia.
01/21

1988

Death

January 21, 1988

Death date

Murdered (blunt head trauma) by Charles Supak Jr.

Cause of death

Frenstat, Burleson County, Texas United States
Death location

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Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery in Frenstat, Burleson County, Texas 78572, United States
Burial location
Obituary

Her murder case was featured in the TV series, "The New Detectives: Case Studies in Forensic Science," Season 1, Episode 1.

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Lydia M Schumacher lived 3 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 72.

The average age of a Charanza family member is 69.

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07/25/2023

The Disturbed Man Behind Elderly Woman's Murder

The following excerpt is on YouTube and is a recounting of the murder of Lydia Schumacher and how Texas Rangers caught the murderer. Caution: This can be disturbing:

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