Newsmax Makeup Artist Murdered by Son in Virginia Home

Travis Renee Baldwin, a 57-year-old makeup artist known for her work with Newsmax, ABC, and ESPN, was fatally shot in her Arlington, Virginia home by her 27-year-old son, Logan Chrisinger, who has been charged with first-degree murder, aggravated malicious wounding, and using a firearm in the commission of a felony. The shooting, described by police as a domestic-related homicide, occurred early on August 17, 2025, and Baldwin died after being transported to a hospital. Chrisinger remained at the scene and was arrested without resistance, though authorities have not disclosed a motive for the crime. Baldwin’s colleagues and friends, including Newsmax host Greta Van Susteren, expressed shock and sorrow, highlighting her generous spirit and long career in television makeup. Baldwin had recently worked her last shift on Friday before the incident, with Van Susteren noting the tragic timing and the profound loss felt by her coworkers. The investigation into the circumstances and motive behind the shooting is ongoing, and the case has drawn attention to domestic violence resources amid the tragedy.