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EPISODE · Sep 1, 2026 · 21 MIN

Texas Man Decapitated His Wife Just Months After Wedding

from Murder Files Unsealed · host AC Wilson

In a chilling criminal case from Waller County, Texas, Jared Dikus was sentenced to 40 years in prison for the gruesome decapitation and dismemberment of his new wife, Angie Diaz. The murder occurred in January 2023, only months after the couple had wed, leaving the local community and law enforcement deeply shaken by the severity of the violence. Prosecutors secured a guilty plea from Dikus, which effectively bypassed a potential trial where a defense team might have argued he was not of sound mind. Evidence revealed the killer’s disturbingly calm demeanor, including surveillance footage of him stealing a beer from his wife’s workplace shortly after the slaying. While the victim’s family was consulted regarding the legal settlement, legal experts suggest the length of the sentence ensures Dikus will remain incarcerated until at least 2043. This source examines the legal complexities of the plea deal and the heartbreaking loss of a young woman who worked tirelessly to support her relatives.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

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