President Donald Trump has denounced the violent beheading of a motel manager of Indian descent hotel manager in Texas recently.
"Enough of being lenient on these Illegal Immigrant Criminals is ENDED under my leadership," he emphasized in a update on his social media account.
Background of the Tragic Incident
The victim, 50, was reportedly assaulted with a knife by his co-worker Yordanis Cobos-Martinez in front of his wife and child after a heated argument over a malfunctioning washing machine.
The accused, who is now in police custody, has been charged with murder.
The President’s Response
Trump stated that the suspect "will be prosecuted to the maximum of the law" and will be "indicted for murder in the highest degree."
He also criticized the current administration, stating that Mr Cobos-Martinez had been earlier detained for multiple crimes, including alleged child abuse, but was "freed back into society because Cuba declined to accept his return."
Legal Background of the Suspect
According to official sources, the suspect is an undocumented immigrant with a deportation order of removal from the US.
He was reportedly in custody at a facility in Dallas but was freed on an monitoring order in early this year after Cuba "would not accept him due to his criminal history."
Deceased’s Life
The victim, who originated from the Indian state of Karnataka, worked at the Downtown Suites Motel in Dallas.
He attended school and college in Bengaluru, southern India, before moving to the US in recent years. His child recently graduated secondary school and is planning to begin university.
Timeline of the Attack
The violent incident took place on September 10. Police received a "stabbing call" and determined through investigation that the suspect had cut the victim multiple times with an blade.
ICE has placed a hold on the suspect at the local jail, where he is currently in custody.
Aftermath
Nagamallaiah’s funeral were held on 13 September in Flower Mound, with the presence of loved ones.
A fundraiser initiated to aid his loved ones has collected over $321,000 to date.
