Texas – In a shocking and deeply disturbing case in Texas, a 49-year-old man, identified as Charles B., has been charged with felony tampering with evidence with the intent to impair a human corpse following the brutal death of his 44-year-old wife, Angela B. Authorities anticipate that a murder charge will follow once autopsy results are finalized. Charles, who admitted to a violent confrontation with Angela, reportedly strangled her to death and bit her multiple times on the face after he became convinced she was unfaithful. He then lived in the same house with her body for over a month, taking steps to mask the foul odor and avoid detection.
According to documents from the sheriff’s office, Charles came home early on June 16 intending to surprise his wife. Instead, he claimed to have picked up on signs that Angela was expecting another man. This suspicion triggered a heated argument that turned deadly. Charles told investigators he “perceived cues that Angela was expecting another man to come over” and reacted violently. The altercation escalated rapidly—Charles bit Angela’s face and then used his hands to strangle her. The violence left Angela dead inside their home, and rather than report the incident or call for help, Charles left her body inside, concealed in plastic wrap, carpet, blankets, and tied with ratchet straps. When asked why he believed she had been cheating, Charles pointed to her cellphone, which he said was in their bedroom.
The case came to light over a month later, just after midnight last Sunday, when a concerned relative of Angela’s contacted law enforcement. The family member had not entered the home but had grown suspicious after Charles made unsettling comments suggesting that he may have killed his wife. When deputies arrived at the couple’s residence, they were immediately hit by a foul odor. Inside, they discovered a wrapped body, presumed to be Angela, although the medical examiner’s office is still working to officially confirm the identity and exact cause of death.
Sheriff J. Salazar spoke candidly at a press conference, revealing that Charles had fully confessed to the killing and described the attack in chilling detail. “He did describe a physical confrontation between himself and Angela which he believes led to her death,” Salazar said. “He then, over the course of the next 32 days, spent that entire time living in that residence with the corpse.” During that period, Charles attempted to cover up the crime by masking the stench and offering false explanations to visiting relatives. He continued with aspects of his daily life while sharing the house with his wife’s remains.
Deputies found Charles outside the residence and arrested him without incident. He was reportedly cooperative with authorities and made a chilling on-camera admission to reporters: “I had a mental break. I’m so sorry. I loved my wife.” Charles, who had worked as a janitor for a school district in Texas, was terminated from his job following his arrest. A spokesperson confirmed that Charles did not have direct contact with students during his employment.
Currently, he is being held in the county jail on a $200,000 bond. Law enforcement officials have made it clear that they expect more serious charges—most notably murder—will be added once the medical examiner’s autopsy confirms the cause and manner of Angela’s death. While the legal proceedings are just beginning, this harrowing case has left Angela’s family and community shattered. The sheer brutality of the attack, combined with the grotesque detail of Charles continuing to live with his wife’s body for over four weeks, has sent shockwaves through the region. The case also highlights broader issues surrounding domestic violence and mental health, prompting calls for deeper intervention in volatile relationships before they escalate into irreversible tragedy.
