Anthony Landry, 59, was convicted of murdering 46‑year‑old Jeffrey Limmer at a Houston McDonald’s after jurors deliberated for about 20 minutes. The May 4, 2024 confrontation reportedly began over a missing sandwich patty; witnesses say Limmer intervened and was later shot after Landry returned with a gun. Landry was sentenced to life on Dec. 11 and will be eligible for parole after 30 years. Family and colleagues remembered Limmer at the hearing.
Houston Man Sentenced To Life After 20-Minute Jury Deliberation In McDonald’s Murder
Houston Police; Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLPAnthony Landry; Jeffrey Limmer
Anthony Landry, 59, was convicted of murder on Dec. 10 and sentenced to life in prison the following day for the fatal shooting of fellow customer Jeffrey Limmer, 46, at a McDonald’s in Houston in May 2024.
The Houston Police Department says the confrontation began around 6 p.m. on May 4, 2024, at the McDonald’s on Katy Freeway. Prosecutors told jurors that Landry became angry with employees after claiming his Filet-O-Fish sandwich was missing a patty, used profanity and demanded a refund.
Houston PoliceAnthony Landry mugshot
According to witness testimony presented at trial, Limmer intervened and asked Landry to stop yelling at the employee. The exchange escalated: witnesses said Limmer shoved Landry out the restaurant door, causing him to fall. Landry then returned to his vehicle, retrieved a handgun and fired multiple shots at Limmer. Bystanders and an employee attempted aid, but Limmer was later pronounced dead.
Police named Landry as a suspect soon after the shooting; he fled in a vehicle and later turned himself in on May 10. During the trial, defense attorney Kenneth Cager argued Landry acted in self‑defense. Prosecutors countered that the killing was intentional. The defense asked jurors to consider a 15‑year minimum sentence tied to Landry’s prior felony conviction, but the jury convicted him after about 20 minutes of deliberation.
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLPJeffrey Limmer headshot
On Dec. 11 the court imposed a life sentence. Under the terms of the sentence, Landry will be eligible for parole after 30 years, at about age 89.
Remembering Jeffrey Limmer
Limmer was an associate in the Houston office of the law firm Lewis Brisbois. His biography notes he studied at the University of Texas at Austin and South Texas College of Law. Family, friends and colleagues gave emotional testimony at the sentencing hearing, describing him as warm, helpful and devoted to family and work.
“Our family is so very thankful for all the time together and all the wonderful memories. We love you, Jeffrey, rest in peace, and until we meet again,” said his father, Jim Limmer, according to KHOU.
His sister Angie added, “He is my guardian angel. Well done, my good and faithful servant.”
Following the sentence, Landry — who appeared in a wheelchair in court — rose to face Limmer’s family and offered an apology.
The case drew local media coverage, including reporting from the Houston Chronicle and KHOU, and the Lewis Brisbois firm published statements remembering Limmer’s character and contributions.
