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Makeup artist to the stars Travis Renee Baldwin tragically shot dead by own son in DC area home
A beloved hair and makeup artist to the stars was tragically shot dead by her own son in their Washington DC-area home.
Renee Baldwin, 57, was tragically killed inside her Arlington, Virginia apartment before 8.30am on Sunday, according to Fox DC.
Baldwin's 27-year-old son Logan Chrisinger has been charged with first degree murder, aggravated malicious wounding, and using a firearm in the commission of a felony.
The industry stalwart has been remembered by her devastated colleagues at Newsmax as a 'gypsy spirit.'
Former Fox News anchor Greta Van Susteren was among those to pay tribute to Baldwin on Tuesday.
'What a sadness… my Newsmax make up artist of 3.5 years, and years at @ABC @ESPN etc and a friend to all her colleagues… was murdered over the weekend,' Van Susteren wrote on X.
'[S]he did my make up Friday for the show and of course I never dreamed that would be the last time I would see her.'
Daily Caller editor Amber Duke also weighed in, writing: 'Renee did my makeup at Newsmax for the past 1.5 years and sometimes did fill-in shifts at Rising. The news of her murder was such a shock.
'She was a kind, generous, funny woman who always brightened the day of anyone who sat in her chair.
'Fridays at Newsmax were something I looked forward to because I knew we'd get to gossip, talk about our upcoming travel plans, our pets, and any good wines we were drinking. She will be dearly missed.'
Newsmax White House producer Marisela Ramirez said Baldwin would play with clients hair as she encouraged them to open up, reminiscing on her ability to treat people 'with the gentleness of a mother.'
'Renee had a giving heart and a gypsy spirit but really she was a quiet warrior, supporting her family and carrying the weight of a household on her shoulders — without complaints.'
Baldwin's colleagues have paid tribute to her in moving posts since learning of her tragic death
Amber Duke also weighed in, sharing a picture of her and Baldwin together (pictured) and writing: 'Renee did my makeup at Newsmax for the past 1.5 years and sometimes did fill-in shifts at Rising. The news of her murder was such a shock'
Virginia Allen, the co-host of podcast Problematic Women, wrote: 'Absolutely heartbreaking. Renee was honest, loving, and so talented. Newsmax will never feel the same without her.'
Another tribute noted she would often 'talk about her son.'
Chrisinger remained at the scene of the crime after allegedly shooting his mom dead, and is being held without bond at Arlington County Detention Facility.
