Denton cops charged a guy with murder after his girlfriend was found dead in her home, according to a press release.
DENTON COUNTY, Texas– Denton authorities billed a male with murder in connection with the fatality of his fiancée, officials claimed.
Denton cops responded to a well-being check around 1: 23 p.m. May 19 in the 5200 block of The same level Drive, Denton police said in a press release. Police officers located a dead woman, later recognized as 39 -year-old LaVera Wardell, inside the home, authorities stated.
Investigators found that Wardell lived with her bride-to-be, 52 -year-old William Joseph Oddo III, that authorities claim acquired and utilized cleaning materials to tamper with the criminal activity scene, the release mentioned.
On June 2, detectives situated and jailed Oddo at a motel in Mount Pleasant for damaging evidence, authorities said. After interviewing Oddo, authorities acquired an additional apprehension warrant for murder, the release specified.
He is being held in the city of Denton jail, authorities said. His bond has not been established.
The Tarrant Area Medical Supervisor has actually not ruled on Wardell’s reason of death, the launch stated.