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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.

  • A man, Yordanis Cobos-Martinez, was arrested for allegedly beheading Chandra Nagamallaiah at a Dallas motel following a dispute over a washing machine, according to the Dallas Police Department.
  • Cobos-Martinez admitted to the killing during an interview, and surveillance footage showed him attacking Nagamallaiah despite the latter fleeing for safety.
  • The Indian Consulate in Houston expressed condolences over Nagamallaiah's death and stated they are providing support to the family.
  • Friends and community members have organized a fundraiser to assist with funeral expenses and help Nagamallaiah's son with college costs.
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WFAA 8abc broke the news in Dallas, United States on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
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