BACLIFF, TX – A teenage couple is facing serious charges after authorities allege they murdered the girl’s grandmother and fled, prompting a widespread manhunt. The duo was apprehended over the weekend, according to law enforcement.
The tragic incident unfolded in the Bacliff area, where Tammy King, 61, was found dead inside her home on Thursday. Galveston County Sheriff’s deputies discovered King’s body during a welfare check after a friend raised concerns about her well-being.
The suspects in the case, 17-year-old Tara King and her 19-year-old boyfriend, Uriah Urick, are now charged with capital murder. Authorities allege that the couple committed the murder at King’s residence on 15th Street, sending shockwaves through the community.
Officials quickly launched a nationwide search for the teenagers, calling upon the public for assistance. Their photographs were disseminated widely, hoping to expedite their capture.
On Sunday, the sheriff’s office announced that both King and Urick had been detained in Laredo after a multi-jurisdictional effort.
The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office expressed gratitude for the public’s help and emphasized their commitment to uncovering the details surrounding the case. As the investigation presses on, officials are meticulously piecing together the events leading up to the tragedy to ensure justice is served.
Tara King, a high school student in Dickinson, reportedly resided with her boyfriend and grandmother at the time of the incident. Details about the timeline of Tammy King’s death remain under investigation, though authorities continue to pursue leads.
The community remains in shock as they grapple with the enormity of the crime involving such young individuals. As the case develops, many questions linger about the circumstances that led to the alleged family betrayal and the ultimate tragic loss.