A missing person report in north Texas has turned into a murder investigation after the victim was found buried in a shallow grave in Denton County.
Fort Worth police said the missing person case was filed on December 2, and detectives quickly suspected foul play, KTVT reported.
The missing person was found dead on Monday, buried in a shallow grave in a wooded area. The investigation uncovered that the victim had left a party on November 30 with 23-year-old Alexander James Nicholas, who told police he had dropped off the victim at a specific location, and they were alive.
But detectives found evidence contracting his statements leading to his arrest.
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office will positively identify the victim and determine cause and manner of death. Police, meanwhile, said that more arrests may be forthcoming.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Fort Worth Police Department homicide detectives at 817-392-4338.
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[Featured image: Alexander James Nicholas/Fort Worth Police Department]