Man charged with murder in wife's death was covered in blood when HPD arrived, records state

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A 34-year-old man was charged with murder in connection with his wife's death. He's accused of beating her to death with an iron at their northwest Houston home on Wednesday.

At about 7:20 a.m., officers with the Houston Police Department received a call about a suspicious event at a home in the 5100 block of Emma Forst Street. When officers arrived, they found the suspect, Chance Zane Chavez, standing in the doorway with his hands up.

The video above is from a previous report.

Police said Chavez had blood on his arms, legs, and clothing. He was then placed in the back of a patrol car.

His 32-year-old wife's body was discovered shortly after in a bedroom while officers searched the home.

Authorities have not released other details but add that the wife suffered blunt force trauma to her body. She was pronounced dead at the scene.