Veteran journalist Greta Van Susteren announced the tragic death of her longtime makeup artist and close friend, Travis Renee Baldwin, who was murdered over the weekend. Baldwin, 57, had worked with Van Susteren at Newsmax for over three years and had previously held roles at ABC and ESPN. Van Susteren shared the heartbreaking news on X, revealing that Baldwin had done her makeup just days before her death.

According to reports, Baldwin was allegedly shot by her 27-year-old son, Logan Chrisinger, inside her Arlington, Virginia apartment on Sunday morning. She was taken to a hospital, where she later died. Chrisinger remained at the scene and has been charged with first-degree murder, aggravated malicious wounding, and use of a firearm in a felony. He is currently being held without bond.

The shocking incident has reignited debates on violent crime in America, with critics pointing to failed progressive policies and weakened law enforcement. Workplace homicides have risen 30 percent since 2019, according to a 2023 report from the Bureau of Justice Statistics. The rise in violence has fueled concerns about public safety, particularly in major cities.

Colleagues and friends paid tribute to Baldwin online, remembering her not only for her professional talent but for her generous heart. Newsmax producer Marisela Ramirez described her as a “quiet warrior” with a kind and caring spirit. “She genuinely cared,” Ramirez wrote. “Her spirit and joyous laugh will be deeply missed.”

Van Susteren and others expressed sorrow and called for justice in the wake of the tragedy. They remembered Baldwin as a deeply compassionate human being who touched many lives in the broadcasting world. Her death has left a profound impact on those who knew and worked with her.