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Judge considers throwing out evidence in murder trial of Bexar County man accused of hiding wife’s body
By KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 26, 2026
· 2 min read
A Bexar County man, who is accused of killing his wife and hiding her body for more than a month, appeared in court Friday morning. Charles Byrd, 50, is charged with murder in connection with the July 2025 death of his wife, Angela. During Friday’s court proceedings, Bexar County Sheriff’s deputy...
Key takeaway “I’m going to take that under advisement,” Robertson, who presides over Bexar County 226th Criminal District Court, said Friday.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The case against Charles Byrd, accused of killing his wife and hiding her body, raises questions about the procedures followed by Bexar County Sheriff's deputies during their investigation. The defense's argument that deputies entered the trailer without a warrant could potentially impact the admissibility of key evidence. If Judge Robertson decides to suppress this evidence, it could significantly weaken the prosecution's case. This development is particularly noteworthy given the severity of the charges against Byrd, who faces up to life in prison if convicted. As the trial approaches, with jury selection scheduled for July 20, the community will be watching closely to see how this issue is resolved and how it affects the outcome of the case. The handling of this evidence will be crucial in determining the fate of Byrd and the justice sought by the family of Angela Byrd.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A Bexar County man, who is accused of killing his wife and hiding her body for more than a month, appeared in court Friday morning. Charles Byrd, 50, is charged with murder in connection with the July 2025 death of his wife, Angela. During Friday’s court proceedings, Bexar County Sheriff’s deputy...
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