Overview

• Byrd allegedly killed his wife on June 16 and lived with her decomposing body in their San Antonio home for over a month
• Deputies discovered human remains wrapped in plastic on July 19 after a relative reported concern about Angela Byrd’s whereabouts
• Charles Vandoil Byrd surrendered July 20 following a 24-hour manhunt and faces a felony tampering with evidence charge
• The Bexar County Medical Examiner must confirm the remains’ identity and determine cause of death before prosecutors pursue murder charges
• Byrd admitted to killing his wife, told investigators “go big or go home,” and is undergoing a mental health evaluation