A Missing Texas Teen Was Found in Nebraska. Police Found His Dead Mother in Trunk of His Car

A Texas teenager has been arrested after authorities say they found him driving through Nebraska with his mother’s body in the trunk of his car.

Tyler’s father then followed a trail of blood into the master bedroom, where he allegedly found four additional human teeth in a pool of blood.

Surveillance footage allegedly shows the family’s Mazda 3 leaving the house at 11:44 a.m. on Thursday.

Based on the evidence, authorities figured out that the car was likely heading northbound. They alerted authorities in Nebraska to be on the lookout for the Mazda. When the Nebraska Highway Patrol spotted the vehicle and attempted to stop it, the driver allegedly fled.

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Michelle Roenz’s body was found in the trunk of the car. According to court documents, a preliminary investigation determined that she died of blunt force trauma and strangulation.

PEOPLE confirms that authorities have charged Tyler Roenz with unauthorized use of a vehicle.According to theHouston Chronicle, authorities say that additional charges may follow.

Tyler Roenz has not yet entered a plea to the charge, and court records do not reflect an attorney authorized to speak on his behalf. His bond has not yet been set.

Anyone with information on the case is urged to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Homicide Unit, at (713) 755-6056 or Crime Stoppers at (713) 222-8477.

source: people.com