Texas Man Decapitates Newlywed Wife, Gets 40 Years in Prison

A Texas judge sentenced 23-year-old Jared James Dicus to 40 years in prison for brutally murdering his wife, Anggy Diaz, to whom he'd been married for just three months.

Details of the Murder:

• On Jan 11, 2023, Discus’ parents called 911 to report a death on their property in a cabin behind their home near Magnolia, TX.
• Deputies arrived to find Diaz decapitated and dismembered in the cabin.
• Dicus was detained and admitted to killing his wife.
• He was booked into jail and arrested on a murder charge.

Mental Health Evaluation:

• During the pre-trial phase, potential mental health issues were raised regarding Dicus' competency to stand trial.
• However, a court-ordered examination deemed him competent.

Sentence and Impact:

• Due to the aggravated nature of the offense, Dicus is not eligible for parole until 2043 at the earliest.
• Waller County Criminal District Attorney Sean Whittmore vowed to seek justice for victims of domestic violence, stating:

“Waller County does not tolerate domestic violence... Heinous crimes like this one will not go unanswered, we will seek justice for the victims of domestic violence and send a message to the perpetrators that here, we fight for our victims."

Sources:

• Facebook - Waller County Sheriff's Office
• Facebook - Waller County DA Office
• Google Maps - Houston to Magnolia directions

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