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Dallas Motel Beheading Case: Suspect Held Without Bond as Community Raises $200k Ahead of Funeral

Yordanis Cobos-Martinez, charged with capital murder, had prior criminal convictions and was released by immigration despite a deportation order, authorities said.

  • Yordanis Cobos-Martinez has been charged with capital murder for allegedly beheading Chandra Nagamallaiah at a Dallas motel following an argument over a washing machine.
  • The brutal attack was witnessed by bystanders, including Nagamallaiah's wife and son, who attempted to stop it but were pushed away by Cobos-Martinez.
  • Cobos-Martinez has a violent criminal history and was released from ICE custody shortly before the attack, sparking criticism of immigration oversight.
  • Community members have raised $200,000 to support Nagamallaiah's family, emphasizing the tragic impact of the incident.
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WFAA 8abc broke the news in Dallas, United States on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
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