Heather Scott Temple Remains Single Following 2019 Divorce
Court records and verified reporting indicate that Heather Scott Temple has not remarried since her divorce from convicted murderer David Temple in July 2019. The former educator has maintained a deliberately private existence away from public scrutiny.
Background of the Temple Case
Heather Scott first encountered David Temple in 1998 while working as a teacher at Alief Hastings High School in Texas. Temple, then a married football coach with a pregnant wife, began an extramarital relationship with Scott that would later become central to a murder prosecution.
According to court testimony documented in ABC's investigative report, Scott acknowledged feeling ashamed about the affair and had suggested ending the relationship shortly before Belinda Temple's death in 1999. Despite these reservations, the couple married in June 2001, less than two years after Belinda's murder.
Role in Legal Proceedings
During David Temple's initial trial, prosecutors argued that his desire for a future with Scott provided the primary motive for killing his pregnant wife. Scott testified about their relationship's origins while maintaining she possessed no knowledge that could implicate Temple in the crime.
The case experienced significant legal developments, with Temple's 2007 conviction being overturned in 2016 due to prosecutorial misconduct. Following retrials, he received a life sentence in 2023 and remains incarcerated.
Custodial Responsibilities
Following Belinda Temple's death, Scott assumed maternal responsibilities for the victim's son, Evan. Court testimony described her efforts to provide stability and normalcy during the investigation and subsequent legal proceedings.
After David Temple's imprisonment, Scott continued caring for the child until custodial arrangements transferred to Belinda's extended family following the final conviction.
Current Status
Scott filed for divorce in July 2019, citing personality conflicts. Her attorney, Kathy Adibe, requested media respect for her client's privacy during the proceedings.
Current reports suggest Scott continues to reside in the Katy, Texas region and may still work in education, possibly at Alief Hastings High School as an instructional coach. However, her precise circumstances remain deliberately undisclosed.
No credible evidence exists indicating Scott has entered into another marriage since her 2019 divorce. She appears committed to maintaining her privacy following years of intense public scrutiny during the Temple murder case.