Suspect in murder of fiancé searched online about killing an "illegal immigrant," Texas police say

A Texas man has been charged with murder in the shooting death of his fiancé, state officials said Monday. The suspect allegedly made disturbing searches online before the shooting, CBS affiliate KHOU reported. 

Ty Vaughn, 31, was engaged to Luis Banos, 27, officials said in a news release. The couple lived in Baytown, a suburb of Houston. 

Officers were dispatched to the couple's apartment in response to reports of a deceased man on January 14, 2025. The call was placed by Vaughn, who said that he had found Banos dead from a gunshot wound. Vaughn was detained for questioning and provided "inconsistent statements," according to the news release.