Texas Woman Confesses to Murdering Mother and Stepfather

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A 29-year-old Texas woman has allegedly confessed to murdering her mother and stepfather with an accomplice, Joby Williams, and dumping their bodies in a remote ravine. Police were able to track the suspects' vehicle to Corpus Christi, where they were apprehended with two young children. Lange and Williams have each been charged with capital murder and are being held on $1 million bonds.

Why it matters

This case highlights the tragic consequences of domestic violence and the importance of prompt welfare checks when loved ones go missing. The use of vehicle tracking technology also demonstrates how law enforcement is leveraging new tools to solve violent crimes.

The details

According to the Medina County Sheriff's Office, police conducted a welfare check at the home of Stephen Rehbein, 58, after he failed to show up for work. They found evidence of foul play and later recovered two large trash bags containing the bodies of Rehbein and his wife, Cherry, 54, in a remote area near Medina Lake. Lange allegedly confessed to the murders during an interview with a Texas Ranger in Corpus Christi, where she and Williams were pulled over in one of the victim's vehicles with two young children.

• On April 8, police conducted a welfare check at the Rehbein residence at 1:00 p.m.
• Later that day, police returned to the home and found additional evidence of a crime.
• Lange and Williams were pulled over and interviewed in Corpus Christi on the same day.

What’s next

Lange and Williams are being held on $1 million bonds and the two children found in their vehicle have been placed with Child Protective Services.