In March 2023, Michael McKim fatally shot Janson Pilat in Shiner, Texas, during a confrontation after tracking his wife’s location to Pilat’s home using a phone locator. McKim was initially charged with aggravated assault, but when Pilat died 12 days later, the charge was upgraded to murder. McKim’s daughter, Kayla, was later indicted on murder charges for her involvement in the incident. The case has attracted attention due to its complex family dynamics, the use of tracking technology, and the ongoing legal battles for both McKim and his daughter