Texas Man Slept Next to Fiancée’s Corpse for Days
In Denton, Texas, police say a man spent days sleeping next to his fiancée’s lifeless body after shooting her in the head. 52-year-old William Oddo reportedly told officers, “I wanted to lay with her,” after killing 39-year-old LeVera Wardell during a heated argument.
Wardell’s body lay undiscovered in their apartment for nearly two weeks. Neighbors noticed a foul smell and called police, who made the grisly discovery on May 19. Oddo fled the scene and was eventually found at a motel in Mount Pleasant, where he was arrested for murder and evidence tampering.
Oddo confessed to police, admitting he shot Wardell after she allegedly came at him with a knife. What’s even more disturbing: he stayed with her corpse for three days, only leaving when the odor became too much. Security cameras later captured him buying cleaning supplies a full week after the killing.
Oddo remains in custody on $160,000 bond, as the investigation continues. Wardell’s official cause of death awaits a full toxicology report. This case has left the community in shock, serving as a grim reminder of how quickly domestic disputes can escalate into tragedy.
If you or someone you know needs help, don’t wait. Reach out to local resources or the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
