Texas Beheading Suspect Yordanis Cobos-Martinez in Custody

A man has been arrested for a brutal murder in Dallas, Texas. Yordanis Cobos-Martinez is charged with capital murder. Police say he beheaded motel manager Chandra Nagamallaiah. The horrific attack happened on September 11th.

Texas Motel Beheading Suspect Confesses

Yordanis Cobos-Martinez admitted to the killing. He told Dallas Police he decapitated the victim. He also placed the victim’s head in a bin. The attack was captured on video.

According to an arrest affidavit, an argument started the violence. Cobos-Martinez was angry about a broken washing machine. He became enraged when the victim asked a coworker to translate a warning. The suspect then left and returned with a machete.

Immigration Status of the Attacker

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued a statement. The agency said Cobos-Martinez should never have been free in America. He is a Cuban national with a criminal history. ICE blamed a lack of deportation flights to Cuba for his release.

His prior arrests include auto theft in Florida. He was also arrested on charges of indecency with a child. Another arrest was for assault in Houston. He was previously in immigration custody.

The community is seeking answers after this shocking Texas motel beheading. The investigation continues as the suspect remains jailed.

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Who was the victim in the Dallas attack?

The victim was Chandra Nagamallaiah. He was a 50-year-old Indian national. He worked as a manager at a Dallas motel.

What was the motive for the beheading?

Police say an argument over a broken washing machine sparked the attack. The suspect became angry after a warning was translated to him.

Where did the Texas beheading occur?

The attack happened at a motel in Dallas, Texas. The victim was chased from a room to the office area during the assault.

Is the suspect in custody?

Yes. Yordanis Cobos-Martinez is being held at the Dallas County Jail. He has an immigration hold and a capital murder charge.

Sources

Dallas Police Department, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), CBS News, NBC 5