A man is behind bars after authorities say he fatally stabbed his wife and raped a teen girl in Selma.
The attacks happened in Saturday’s predawn hours in the 200 block of Lamar Avenue, said District Attorney Michael Jackson.
Jackson identified the homicide victim as 44-year-old Shawnta Moultry. She was stabbed multiple times.
A 15-year-old girl at the home was also stabbed several times and raped, Jackson said.
Detectives were able to talk to witnesses and quickly identify the suspect.
Larry Donnell McWilliams Jr., 42, is charged with domestic violence murder, attempted murder and first-degree rape.
McWilliams is being held in the Dallas County Jail with bond set at $1.62 million.