An elderly man in Austin has been arrested in connection with a horrific crime involving the murder of his roommate and her dog. The police were called to the scene after a neighbor noticed a strange odor coming from the home. Inside, they found the lifeless bodies of the woman and her dog.
The victim, Linda Mlsna, had not been heard from in several days, which raised suspicions. The investigation revealed that the suspect, Jack Moore, had used her credit cards to make fraudulent purchases after her death. Moore was later found and arrested on unrelated charges.
During the interrogation, Moore confessed to the crime, claiming that he was afraid Mlsna’s family would move her to a nursing home because of her age. He also admitted to killing her dog so that they could be together forever. Evidence of the crime was found in the form of blood stains and stolen items in the home.
Further investigation revealed that Moore had a history of criminal activities, including bank robberies and serving time in prison. He now faces charges of first-degree murder and parole violation, with a bond set at $1 million.
The case is being treated as Austin’s 63rd homicide of 2024. The tragic incident serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance and community support in preventing such heinous crimes from occurring.
