Bio

Rhonda Lee Glover was born on July 26, 1966. Information about her early life is limited. She became known for her relationship with James "Jimmy" Joste, which began in 1990. They were together for about 15 years and had a son named John Chandler Joste.

Rhonda participated in beauty contests and was a former Miss Houston contestant. She operated an employee recruiting business, which was part of her life as an adult. Reports indicate that she had a history of substance use, including drugs and excessive drinking.

The relationship between Rhonda and Jimmy was troubled. There were claims of domestic abuse, and they had a turbulent on-and-off relationship. The couple's life included conflicts and difficulties, which often caught the attention of those around them.

In the years leading up to their final incident, there were indicators of problems in their relationship. Both Rhonda and Jimmy reportedly struggled with delusional behavior. Rhonda's behavior raised concerns among people who interacted with her, leading to calls to Child Protective Services at one point.

Rhonda's family background and childhood experiences are not well documented in public records. However, her later life, especially her relationship with Jimmy, played a significant role in how she became known to the public.

Murder Story

Rhonda Lee Glover shot her longtime boyfriend, James "Jimmy" Joste, on July 21, 2004, at his home in Austin, Texas. They had a complicated relationship that lasted about 15 years and had a child together. At the time of the murder, Joste was 55 years old.

On the day of the shooting, Glover had practiced with a Glock 19 handgun at a shooting range before going to Joste's house. She had taken firearms training, and it was reported that she had asked how to shoot someone from behind while they were sitting on a couch. Once at the house, she shot Joste multiple times, emptying the gun's magazine.

Glover claimed she shot him in self-defense, stating that Joste had physically attacked her. However, friends of Joste testified that he was generally peaceful and that Glover was aggressive. After the shooting, Glover fled the scene and was later found in a rented recreational vehicle in Kansas, where she was arrested six days later.

In 2006, Glover was convicted of murder and sentenced to 46 years in prison. The case was appealed, but her conviction and sentence were upheld by the Texas Court of Appeals in 2008.