It was stated that a guy from Texas acknowledged to killing his wife more than a month ago, providing local reporters with the explanation that he had a “mental break.”
On Sunday, Charles Vandoil Byrd, who is 49 years old, was taken into jail after the body of his wife, Angela Byrd, who was 44 years old, was discovered on his property the previous day. An autopsy was performed on the body. On Monday, after Charles Byrd’s initial court appearance, during which he was caught on film confessing that he had a “mental break” and killed his wife, KSAT was able to ask him questions as he was leaving the courthouse. He also said, “I’m so sorry.” My wife was the love of my life. Charles Byrd’s bond was set at $200,000 after he went to court and appeared before the judge.
Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the residence when a relative reported that Charles Byrd “may have done something” to his wife, as stated in an arrest affidavit that was obtained by the local news. Over the course of the weekend, no one was able to locate Charles Byrd; but, on Sunday, they were successful.
A strong odor of decomposition was noticed on the property of the Byrds when the police arrived at their residence on Saturday, according to the report that they received. Ratchet straps were used to secure the body of a deceased person that was found inside the apartment. The body was wrapped in plastic, carpet, and blankets. After conducting an autopsy, the medical examiner will determine the identify of the body, as well as the reason and method of death, however the police have a strong suspicion that the deceased person was Angela Byrd.
A charge of tampering with evidence with the purpose to harm a human corpse has been brought against Charles Byrd till that time and is still pending. In accordance with the affidavit, the cops discovered him standing outside the residence with his hands raised.
During a news conference, the Sheriff of Bexar County, Javier Salazar, stated that Charles Byrd cooperated with the police when he was questioned. According to reports, Byrd revealed that he and his wife had a violent altercation on June 16 that allegedly “led to her death.”
It has been reported by Sheriff Salazar that Charles Byrd sought to deal with the odor of the body by using various household products while he was living with it in his home for several weeks. In the affidavit, the relative who spoke to the police stated that Charles Byrd allegedly admitted to killing his wife. This information was provided by the relative. In addition, the same relative reported to the authorities that they had detected the odor of decomposition in the residence of the Byrd individuals.
According to reports, Charles Byrd, who had been working as a janitor at a school district in San Antonio, Texas, was terminated from his position at the district after his arrest. This information was provided by a spokeswoman for the school district, who stated that Charles Byrd did not have any direct interaction with the pupils while he was still employed.
In the Bexar County Jail, Charles Byrd is currently being detained on a bond of $200,000 at this time. After the results of the autopsy are made public, Salazar stated that it is highly probable that he will be charged with “at least a murder.”
