This infuriated Cobos-Martinez, who later chased the manager and attacked him.
CCTV footage of the incident shows Cobos-Martinez retrieving a machete and attacking Nagamallaiah.The scared victim ran towards his motel office screaming. His wife and son were present there too. They reportedly tried to intervene several times, but the accused did not stop and continued the assault.
Cobos-Martine, who also has a criminal history, had been arrested earlier for auto theft and assault.
He is being held without a bond, which means that he could be sentenced to life imprisonment without parole or the death penalty if convicted.
Cobos-Martine reportedly confessed to the crime during interrogation.
Video Goes ViralA gory video of the incident is being widely circulated online. It shows the victim’s head being kicked twice, before the accused carries it casually to a dumpster and places it inside.
Consulate General Of India Reacts
Consulate General of India, Houston, shared condolences on the tragic murder in a post on X and wrote,”Consulate General of India, Houston, condoles the tragic death of Mr. Chandra Nagamallaiah, an Indian National, killed brutally at his workplace in Dallas, Tx. We are in touch with the family and offering all possible assistance. The accused is in the custody of Dallas Police. We are following up on the matter closely.”
Friends, Family Say ‘Unimaginable Tragedy’
The tragic incident has left the family and friends of Nagamallaiah devastated. He was remembered as a loving husband, devoted father, and kind soul who touched the lives of everyone he knew.
“This unimaginable tragedy was not only sudden but deeply traumatic,” friends said, according to a report by PTI.
“Bob’s life was taken in a brutal attack that occurred in front of his wife and son, who bravely tried to protect him. The shocking nature of this event has shaken our community.”
Friends, family, and the local Indian community are coming together to support his family.
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