An elderly man in Austin, Texas, was arrested for brutally murdering his elderly roommate and her dog, using her credit cards to make fraudulent purchases, and planning to flee the country. The man confessed to the crimes during police interrogation.
Key Points
Elderly man arrested for murder of roommate and her dog in Austin, Texas
Confessed to killing and planning to flee the country with victim's credit cards
Extensive criminal record of the suspect, including bank robberies
Pros
Swift police action led to the arrest of the suspect
Evidence collection and surveillance video helped in the investigation