Texas Man Charged with Murder in Portland; Accused of Lying to Police About Wife’s Location
A Texas man is facing first-degree murder charges in Portland, OR, after allegedly confessing to his mother that he killed his estranged wife. He reportedly lied to investigators about her location while her body was in his garage.
Portland, OR, August 18, 2026 —
A man from Texas is now facing a first-degree murder charge in Portland, Oregon, in connection with the death of his estranged wife. The suspect, whose name has not been provided, was arrested after allegedly confessing to his mother that he had killed his wife. According to reports, the suspect also misled investigators regarding the whereabouts of his estranged wife.
Authorities discovered that while the suspect was allegedly providing false information to law enforcement, his estranged wife’s body was located in his garage. The details surrounding the timeline of the events, the method of the alleged killing, and the specific circumstances that led to the discovery of the body were not immediately available. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided.
The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to be released as they become available. The man is currently in custody in Portland, facing the serious charges related to the death.
Story summarized from the original created by Chris Franklin on www.oregonlive.com, see more information here.
