Man accused of killing teacher wife complains of ‘too many cops’ while trying to make his getaway and borrow a shirt, authorities say—
Inset left: Brandon Ashley (Grimes County Sheriff’s Office). Inset right: Chelsea Spillers (Alvarado Independent School District). Background: The truck stop were Ashley was arrested in Bedias, Tex., on Oct. 20, 2025 (Google Maps).
A North Texas man is behind bars after the discovery of his dead wife inside the couple’s residence and an overnight manhunt that ended several counties south, according to Lone Star State law enforcement.
Brandon Ashley, 26, stands accused of one count each of murder and interference with official duty, according to the Alvarado Police Department. Each charge was filed a different day — in reverse order.
