Corpus Christi man facing child pornography charges dies; cause of death pending

Corpus Christi man facing child pornography charges dies; cause of death pending

Benjamin Thomas Milfelt, a 42-year-old Corpus Christi man who was facing child pornography charges, died on July 14, 2026. The cause of death is currently listed as pending, according to authorities.Milfelt, who had been out on bond since his arrest in April 2026, was found to have died on Monday. Family members have been notified, and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death is ongoing.BackgroundMilfelt made headlines earli…