Woman charged with murdering boyfriend in China Grove

Abigail Marie Molina accused of killing Gilbert Parker and stealing his truck

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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A 32-year-old woman named Abigail Marie Molina has been arrested and charged with the murder of her 64-year-old boyfriend, Gilbert Parker, in China Grove, Texas. According to an arrest affidavit, Parker was found unconscious and partially naked in a tool shed on January 18th, covered in what appeared to be dried blood. He later died from his injuries on January 20th. Investigators believe Molina killed Parker during a physical altercation, then tried to cover up the crime by cleaning the scene, stealing Parker's truck, and making false statements to police.

Why it matters

This case highlights the issue of domestic violence and the need for better resources and support systems to help prevent such tragedies. It also raises questions about the role of bystanders, as the affidavit indicates church parishioners may have interfered with the crime scene investigation.

The details

According to the affidavit, multiple bloodstains were found in the garden shed where Parker was discovered, along with clothing and two recliners with apparent blood stains. An autopsy found that Parker had multiple lacerations on his head, including one injury that fractured his skull and caused bleeding in his brain, consistent with being struck by a blunt object like a hammer. Investigators later recovered a construction hammer with a missing claw that matched the injury. Molina allegedly admitted to her ex-boyfriend that she had hit Parker repeatedly with the hammer after he assaulted her, then used his truck to travel to Houston where she sold it for $300.

  • On January 18, Parker was found unconscious and partially naked in a tool shed in China Grove.
  • On January 20, Parker died from his injuries at a San Antonio hospital.
  • On January 19, Molina contacted police claiming the incident was self-defense.
  • On February 1, a caller told police that Molina had admitted to killing Parker.
  • On February 2, a caller informed authorities that the weapon used was discarded in a drainage culvert.

The players

Abigail Marie Molina

A 32-year-old woman who was arrested and charged with the murder of her boyfriend, Gilbert Parker.

Gilbert Parker

A 64-year-old man who was found unconscious and partially naked in a tool shed in China Grove, and later died from his injuries.

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What they’re saying

“Molina described being hit by Parker and 'blacking out', and hitting him with the hammer repeatedly.”

— Molina's ex-boyfriend (Arrest affidavit)

“Molina gave vague and scattered details regarding her relationship with Parker.”

— Investigators (Arrest affidavit)

What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow Molina to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This tragic case highlights the need for better domestic violence prevention and intervention programs to protect vulnerable individuals and prevent such senseless acts of violence.