Mother Found Dead Near Burning Truck | Dallas News

A North Texas mother’s horrific death by fire and trauma has sparked a chilling murder investigation — her body found in the Brazos River, her license downstream, and a knife on shore. Michael Wayne Hatcher, arrested and charged with capital murder, claims they met at the river, went to a gas station in her truck — later burned — and were alone after midnight. Blood stains on his jeans, plus damning evidence in the truck including her ID, a journal, and bloodied clothing, point to a brutal crime. Family says her phone last pinged from Mineral Wells — where Hatcher lives with his girlfriend. The case is escalating into one of the most disturbing in recent Texas history. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ce45ef47dee5dc6e