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Daily Mail
22-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Man accused of murdering wife and hiding body for weeks said he wanted to 'go big' with first crime
A Texas man who allegedly slaughtered his wife and kept her decaying corpse in their home for weeks said he wanted to 'go big' with his first crime, police claim. Charles Byrd, 49, was arrested on Sunday after a concerned relative told police he 'may have done something' to his wife, Angela Byrd, 44, that ultimately killed her, according to Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar. Deputies then swarmed his home and were immediately greeted by the foul odor of rotting flesh. They soon came across what they believe to be Angela's dead body wrapped in plastic. While her family has been notified, Salazar said investigators are still waiting for the medical examiners to confirm the remains are Angela's. After a day-long manhunt, the alleged killer was apprehended about a mile from his house. 'One of the things that left a huge impression on me was when he detailed to the investigator that he had not been arrested before,' Salazar began. 'Then blurted out the comment to our investigator, "go big or go home" and that was pretty shocking to me.' Footage shared by the sheriff's office showed Charles being escorted toward a cop car by police as his hands and ankles were cuffed. Meanwhile, a KSAT reporter questioned Charles about the horrifying situation. In response to her questioning, he mumbled: 'I'm so sorry. I loved my wife.' He also claimed he was having a 'mental break' and apologized to his children. Charles was officially charged with tampering with evidence with intent to impair a human corpse. At least one additional murder charge is pending, but investigators must wait for the medical examiner to rule Angela's death a homicide. Salazar also said 'several other arrests' were made in relation to Angela's case, but he did not name any of the other suspects or how they were allegedly involved. Investigators' had a chilling interaction with Charles, during which he explained 'a physical attack' on his wife that occurred around June 16. No further information about the nature of this altercation was revealed. 'He then over the last 30 days, 32 days if my math is correct, spent that entire time living in this residence with the corpse of Mrs. Byrd, at times taking certain steps to mask the odor,' he claimed. Charles also had allegedly lied to several family members about the source of the gut-wrenching scent. The sheriff also described Charles' demeanor as 'matter of fact' as he outlined the violent encounter between him and his wife. Charles remains at the Bexar County Jail. As of Sunday, when Salazar held a press conference, the suspect does not have a lawyer. He is also awaiting a mental health evaluation.
Fox News
22-07-2025
- Fox News
'Go big or go home': Disturbing confession from husband who allegedly murdered wife and concealed her body
A Texas man allegedly admitted to killing his wife and concealing her decomposing body in their home for a month, reportedly telling investigators he wanted to "go big or go home" with his first offense. Charles Byrd, 49, was apprehended on Sunday following a day-long search initiated after a family member contacted authorities, claiming Byrd had confessed to murdering his wife, Angela Byrd. Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar shared the details during a press conference. Deputies found Angela Byrd, 44, deceased and wrapped in plastic inside the couple's home, where Byrd allegedly lived for weeks as the body decomposed, according to the sheriff. Salazar said a particularly disturbing comment from Byrd left a "huge impression" on the investigator. "He told the investigator he had never been in trouble with the law before and then blurted out the comment to our investigator, 'You know, go big or go home'," Salazar recalled. "It was a pretty disturbing remark." "That was pretty shocking to me, to hear that he... used that to describe what we believe to be, at this point, evidence of the murder of his wife. I just found that very, very shocking." Byrd reportedly repeated his confession to a local reporter after being found at a vacant house about a mile away from the scene. "I'm so sorry. I loved my wife," he told KSAT, attributing his actions to a "mental break." Authorities said Byrd cooperated with the investigation and provided details about the violent incident that occurred on June 16. He also allegedly acknowledged that he expected the body would eventually be discovered. Byrd is currently facing charges for tampering with evidence involving a human corpse. Additional murder charges are pending as officials await the determination of Angela's official cause of death. "Once we get the ruling of the medical examiner, if indeed they are able to confirm that those remains are of Angela Byrd and if they are to confirm that she was indeed the victim of a homicide, then at that point, based upon some of the admissions that were made by Mr. Byrd, we will be seeking at least a murder charge on him," Salazar said. Byrd remains in custody at the Bexar County Jail and is undergoing a mental health evaluation. Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. She covers topics including missing persons, homicides, national crime cases, illegal immigration, and more. Story tips and ideas can be sent to
