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Man, who just got out of jail, confessed to luring his parent into the garage under the pretense of searching for food only to then strike the man several times in the head once inside, killing him; convicted

by Nolan Harris
March 13, 2025
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Man, who just got out of jail, confessed to luring his parent into the garage under the pretense of searching for food only to then strike the man several times in the head once inside, killing him; convicted

Texas – A Texas man was recently convicted of murdering his parent, Cammeron, several years ago. The jury deliberated extensively, requiring an Allen charge from the judge to reach a unanimous verdict. The 29-year-old defendant, Rayan, now faces sentencing before Judge HiII later this year.

In January 2022, the defendant was involved in a series of violent events. On January 22, he allegedly stabbed a police K-9 during an attempted robbery and subsequent evasion. Despite these charges, he was released on bond. Less than 24 hours later, on January 24, he is accused of murdering his father at their family home.

Authorities in Texas found the victim’s body in a concealed area of the garage, with signs of blunt force trauma from a 15lbs dumbbeII and a pIastic bag over his head. The defendant was apprehended the following day after a police chase. Investigators reported that the defendant confessed to killing his parent by distracting him and then striking him three times with the dumbbell before covering his head with the plastic bag.

The investigation revealed that the defendant had been staying with his father after posting bond for the earlier charges. Prosecutors highlighted the defendant’s violent actions while out on bond, emphasizing the severity of his offenses. Despite defense claims that he was in a medication-induced manic state and believed his father was not human, the jury convicted him of murder after considering his efforts to conceal the crime and flee the scene.

The defendant reportedly confessed to killing his father by luring him into the garage under the pretense of searching for food. Once inside, he struck him in the head three times with a dumbbell, which was later found in the vehicle. He then wrapped a plastic bag around his father’s head, according to the affidavit.

His sentencing is pending, and he faces a lengthy prison term. The case has raised concerns about bond practices, especially when defendants face multiple serious charges. It also underscores the importance of thorough background checks and monitoring for individuals released on bond.

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