The mother of Chandra Mouli "Bob" Nagamallaiah, a 50-year-old motel manager of Indian origin, is mourning the brutal death of her son, who was beheaded in Dallas, Texas. The incident occurred on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at the Downtown Suites motel, where Nagamallaiah worked. Yordanis Cobos-Martinez, 37, a co-worker, has been arrested and charged with capital murder in connection with the crime.

According to police reports, the gruesome attack was triggered by a dispute over a broken washing machine. Cobos-Martinez allegedly became upset when Nagamallaiah asked another employee to translate instructions instead of speaking to him directly. Surveillance footage reportedly showed Cobos-Martinez retrieving a machete and attacking Nagamallaiah.

Nagamallaiah attempted to escape the attack by running towards the motel office, where his wife and 18-year-old son were present. Tragically, Cobos-Martinez pursued him and continued the assault despite the desperate attempts of Nagamallaiah's wife and son to intervene.

A witness reported seeing Cobos-Martinez chase Nagamallaiah from room 108 to the office, where he was trying to reach his family. The attack culminated in the beheading of Nagamallaiah. Police said Cobos-Martinez then kicked the victim's head twice into the parking lot before placing it in a dumpster.

The Dallas Fire-Rescue (DFR) arrived at the scene and saw Cobos-Martinez walking away with the machete, covered in blood. The DFR unit followed Cobos-Martinez until police officers arrived and took him into custody.

Cobos-Martinez reportedly admitted to the crime during an interview with a detective. He is currently held in the Dallas County Jail on a capital murder charge and faces a possible sentence of life imprisonment without parole or the death penalty if convicted. Jail records also indicate an immigration hold. It has been reported that Cobos-Martinez has a prior criminal history, including arrests for auto theft and assault in Houston, Florida. ICE officials stated Cobos-Martinez was released under supervision earlier in the year because there were no deportation flights to Cuba.

The Consulate General of India in Houston has expressed condolences to Nagamallaiah's family and is providing assistance. Nagamallaiah, known as Bob to his friends and family, is remembered as a loving husband, devoted father, and kind soul. Friends have described the tragedy as unimaginable and deeply traumatic, emphasizing the brutal nature of the attack and the fact that it occurred in front of his wife and son.

The incident has sparked outrage online, with many questioning the U.S. media coverage and immigration policies. Some social media users have expressed anger and called for justice, with one writing, "Irreplaceable damage to the family… the mental agony will remain for life". The murder has become a focal point for discussions on immigration enforcement, crime, and media representation in the U.S.